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Purba Medinipur

District in WEST BENGAL

Purba Medinipur District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 50,95,875 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 26,29,834 are males while 24,66,041 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
50,95,875
📚 Literacy Rate
76.99%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
938

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Purba Medinipur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.53% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 946 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 938.

Total Children

5,87,654

11.53% of population

Boys

3,01,989

51.4%

Girls

2,85,665

48.6%

Child Sex Ratio

946

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
85.24%
Muslim
14.59%
Christian
0.05%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Purba Medinipur stands at 938 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 92.32% while female literacy is at 81.37%, showing a gender gap of 10.95%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.63% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.55% of total population in Purba Medinipur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 50,95,875, 19,10,320 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.49% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 59.01% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 40.99% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
11,27,312

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
7,83,008

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
31,85,555

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 Purba Medinipur district in WEST BENGAL?

Purba Medinipur district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 50,95,875 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 26,29,834 males and 24,66,041 females.

What is the literacy rate of Purba Medinipur district?

The overall literacy rate of Purba Medinipur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 92.32% and female literacy is 81.37%.

What is the sex ratio in Purba Medinipur district?

The sex ratio in Purba Medinipur district is 938 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Purba Medinipur district?

Purba Medinipur district has 5,87,654 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,01,989 are boys and 2,85,665 are girls. The child sex ratio is 946 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Purba Medinipur district?

Out of the total population of 50,95,875, 19,10,320 people (37.5%) are engaged in work activities in Purba Medinipur district.