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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 9,98,611
- Non-Workers
- 34,04,298
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Binpur - II
Population: 1,64,522
Binpur - I
Population: 1,56,153
Garbeta - II
Population: 1,48,410
Garbeta - I
Population: 2,28,513
Garbeta - III
Population: 1,69,528
Chandrakona - I
Population: 1,36,006
Chandrakona - II
Population: 1,23,269
Ghatal
Population: 2,19,555
Daspur - I
Population: 2,03,987
Daspur - II
Population: 2,38,529
Keshpur
Population: 3,39,248
Salbani
Population: 1,88,653
Midnapore
Population: 1,91,705
Jhargram
Population: 1,70,097
Jamboni
Population: 1,13,197
Gopiballavpur - II
Population: 1,04,996
Gopiballavpur - I
Population: 1,08,254
Nayagram
Population: 1,42,199
Sankrail
Population: 1,15,418
Kharagpur - I
Population: 2,58,040
Kharagpur - II
Population: 1,83,440
Debra
Population: 2,88,619
Pingla
Population: 1,94,809
Sabang
Population: 2,70,492
Narayangarh
Population: 3,02,620
Keshiary
Population: 1,49,260
Dantan - I
Population: 1,72,107
Dantan - II
Population: 1,55,017
Mohanpur
Population: 1,11,901
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 5,64,913
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 30,07,885 males (50.9%) and 29,05,572 females (49.1%) out of 59,13,457 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 40,78,412 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 85.26%, Female 70.5%, Overall %. Gender gap is 14.8%.
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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.