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. In 2011 there were total 5,92,714 families residing in urban areas while 45,03,161 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 88.37% living in rural areas and 11.63% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 87.02%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 50,95,875
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 87.02%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 938
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 11.6%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 87.02%.
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
- Marginal Workers
- 7,83,008
- Non-Workers
- 31,85,555
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 26,29,834 males (51.6%) and 24,66,041 females (48.4%) out of 50,95,875 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 87.02% out of 39,23,194 total literate population.
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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 87.02%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is Purba Medinipur district urban or rural?
Purba Medinipur district has 11.6% urban population and 88.4% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.