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Paschim Medinipur

District in WEST BENGAL

Paschim Medinipur District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 59,13,457 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 30,07,885 are males while 29,05,572 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
59,13,457
📚 Literacy Rate
68.97%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
966

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Paschim Medinipur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.58% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 966.

Total Children

6,85,012

11.58% of population

Boys

3,49,031

51.0%

Girls

3,35,981

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

963

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
85.52%
Muslim
10.49%
Christian
0.39%
Sikh
0.05%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Paschim Medinipur stands at 966 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 85.26% while female literacy is at 70.5%, showing a gender gap of 14.76%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.08% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 14.88% of total population in Paschim Medinipur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 59,13,457, 25,09,159 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.43% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 60.20% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 39.80% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
15,10,548

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
9,98,611

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
34,04,298

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in WEST BENGAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Paschim Medinipur district in WEST BENGAL?

Paschim Medinipur district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 59,13,457 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 30,07,885 males and 29,05,572 females.

What is the literacy rate of Paschim Medinipur district?

The overall literacy rate of Paschim Medinipur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.26% and female literacy is 70.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Paschim Medinipur district?

The sex ratio in Paschim Medinipur district is 966 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Paschim Medinipur district?

Paschim Medinipur district has 6,85,012 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,49,031 are boys and 3,35,981 are girls. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Paschim Medinipur district?

Out of the total population of 59,13,457, 25,09,159 people (42.4%) are engaged in work activities in Paschim Medinipur district.