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. In 2011 there were total 20,87,773 families residing in urban areas while 60,74,188 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 74.42% living in rural areas and 25.58% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 77.51%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 81,61,961
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 77.51%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 956
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 25.6%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 77.51%.
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
- Marginal Workers
- 9,60,809
- Non-Workers
- 51,97,467
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 41,73,778 males (51.1%) and 39,88,183 females (48.9%) out of 81,61,961 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 77.51% out of 55,31,657 total literate population.
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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 77.51%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is South Twenty Four Parganas district urban or rural?
South Twenty Four Parganas district has 25.6% urban population and 74.4% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.