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. In 2011 there were total 7,22,686 families residing in urban areas while 51,90,771 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 87.78% living in rural areas and 12.22% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 78%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 59,13,457
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 78%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 966
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 12.2%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 78%.
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
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 78% out of 40,78,412 total literate population.
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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 78%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is Paschim Medinipur district urban or rural?
Paschim Medinipur district has 12.2% urban population and 87.8% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.