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North Twenty Four Parganas

District in WEST BENGAL

North Twenty Four Parganas District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 1,00,09,781 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 51,19,389 are males while 48,90,392 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
1,00,09,781
📚 Literacy Rate
76.01%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
955

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how North Twenty Four Parganas has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.57% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 955.

Total Children

9,57,973

9.57% of population

Boys

4,89,824

51.1%

Girls

4,68,149

48.9%

Child Sex Ratio

956

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
73.46%
Muslim
25.82%
Christian
0.27%
Sikh
0.09%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of North Twenty Four Parganas stands at 955 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 87.61% while female literacy is at 80.34%, showing a gender gap of 7.27%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.67% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.64% of total population in North Twenty Four Parganas.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 1,00,09,781, 35,71,624 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.68% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 85.55% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 14.45% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
30,55,630

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
5,15,994

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
64,38,157

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 North Twenty Four Parganas district in WEST BENGAL?

North Twenty Four Parganas district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 1,00,09,781 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 51,19,389 males and 48,90,392 females.

What is the literacy rate of North Twenty Four Parganas district?

The overall literacy rate of North Twenty Four Parganas district is N/A%. Male literacy is 87.61% and female literacy is 80.34%.

What is the sex ratio in North Twenty Four Parganas district?

The sex ratio in North Twenty Four Parganas district is 955 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of North Twenty Four Parganas district?

North Twenty Four Parganas district has 9,57,973 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 4,89,824 are boys and 4,68,149 are girls. The child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in North Twenty Four Parganas district?

Out of the total population of 1,00,09,781, 35,71,624 people (35.7%) are engaged in work activities in North Twenty Four Parganas district.