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Jalpaiguri

District in WEST BENGAL

Jalpaiguri District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 38,72,846 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,83,064 are males while 18,89,782 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
38,72,846
📚 Literacy Rate
64.52%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
953

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Jalpaiguri has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.92% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 953.

Total Children

4,61,700

11.92% of population

Boys

2,36,117

51.1%

Girls

2,25,583

48.9%

Child Sex Ratio

955

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
81.51%
Muslim
11.51%
Christian
4.81%
Sikh
0.08%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Jalpaiguri stands at 953 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 79.95% while female literacy is at 66.23%, showing a gender gap of 13.72%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 37.65% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 18.89% of total population in Jalpaiguri.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 38,72,846, 15,12,910 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.06% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 76.26% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 23.74% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
11,53,765

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,59,145

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
23,59,936

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 Jalpaiguri district in WEST BENGAL?

Jalpaiguri district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 38,72,846 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,83,064 males and 18,89,782 females.

What is the literacy rate of Jalpaiguri district?

The overall literacy rate of Jalpaiguri district is N/A%. Male literacy is 79.95% and female literacy is 66.23%.

What is the sex ratio in Jalpaiguri district?

The sex ratio in Jalpaiguri district is 953 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Jalpaiguri district?

Jalpaiguri district has 4,61,700 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,36,117 are boys and 2,25,583 are girls. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Jalpaiguri district?

Out of the total population of 38,72,846, 15,12,910 people (39.1%) are engaged in work activities in Jalpaiguri district.