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South Twenty Four Parganas

District in WEST BENGAL

South Twenty Four Parganas District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 81,61,961 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 41,73,778 are males while 39,88,183 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
81,61,961
📚 Literacy Rate
67.77%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
956

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how South Twenty Four Parganas has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.57% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 956.

Total Children

10,25,679

12.57% of population

Boys

5,22,552

50.9%

Girls

5,03,127

49.1%

Child Sex Ratio

963

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
63.17%
Muslim
35.57%
Christian
0.81%
Sikh
0.03%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of South Twenty Four Parganas stands at 956 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 83.35% while female literacy is at 71.4%, showing a gender gap of 11.95%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 30.19% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.19% of total population in South Twenty Four Parganas.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 81,61,961, 29,64,494 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.32% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 67.59% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 32.41% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
20,03,685

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
9,60,809

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
51,97,467

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 South Twenty Four Parganas district in WEST BENGAL?

South Twenty Four Parganas district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 81,61,961 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 41,73,778 males and 39,88,183 females.

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

The overall literacy rate of South Twenty Four Parganas district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.35% and female literacy is 71.4%.

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

The sex ratio in South Twenty Four Parganas district is 956 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

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

South Twenty Four Parganas district has 10,25,679 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 5,22,552 are boys and 5,03,127 are girls. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys.

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

Out of the total population of 81,61,961, 29,64,494 people (36.3%) are engaged in work activities in South Twenty Four Parganas district.