7.54% of the total population of India lives in West Bengal.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's total population is 121.09 Crore.
Male population: 4,68,09,027
Percentage:
Female population: 4,44,67,088
Percentage:
Rural Population6.22 Cr3.18 Cr3.03 Cr
Rural population of West Bengal out of total population.
Rural West Bengal
Total West Bengal
Rural population of West Bengal out of total population.
Facts
Rural population of West Bengal is 6,21,83,113.
68.13% of the total population of West Bengal live in rural area.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's rural population is 83.37 Crore.
Rural Male population: 3,18,44,945
Percentage:
Rural Female population: 3,03,38,168
Percentage:
Urban Population 2.91 Cr1.50 Cr1.41 Cr
Urban population of West Bengal out of total population.
Urban West Bengal
Total West Bengal
Urban population of West Bengal out of total population.
Facts
Urban population of West Bengal is 2,90,93,002.
31.87% of the total population of West Bengal live in urban area.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's urban population is 37.71 Crore.
Urban Male population: 1,49,64,082
Percentage:
Urban Female population: 1,41,28,920
Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio950 51.28%48.72%
Sex ratio graph of West Bengal
Facts
The sex ratio of West Bengal is 950/1000.
West Bengal stands at 16th position in India in terms of sex ratio.
Darjeeling district has the highest sex ratio in West Bengal which is 970/1000.
West Bengal's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
What is Sex ratio?
Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
Rural Sex Ratio953 51.21%48.79%
Sex ratio graph of West Bengal
Facts
The rural sex ratio of West Bengal is 953/1000.
West Bengal stands at 17th position in India in terms of rural sex ratio.
Darjeeling district has the highest rural sex ratio in West Bengal which is 973/1000.
West Bengal's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
What is Rural Sex Ratio?
Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
Urban Sex Ratio944 51.44%48.56%
Sex ratio graph of West Bengal
Facts
The urban sex ratio of West Bengal is 944/1000.
West Bengal stands at 14th position in India in terms of urban sex ratio.
Dakshin Dinajpur district has the highest urban sex ratio in West Bengal which is 979/1000.
West Bengal's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
What is Urban Sex Ratio?
Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
Literacy Rate 76.26% 81.69%70.54%
Literacy rate graph of West Bengal
West Bengal's Average
Facts
The litearcy rate of West Bengal is 76.26% which ranks at 19th position in India.
West Bengal's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India(74.04%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 81.69% and 70.54% respectively.
Male literacy:
Female literacy:
What is literacy rate?
Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
Rural Literacy72.13% 78.44%65.51%
Rural literacy rate graph of West Bengal
West Bengal's Rural
Facts
The rural litearcy rate of West Bengal is 72.13% which ranks at 17th position in India.
West Bengal's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India(70.07%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 78.44% and 65.51% respectively.
Male literacy:
Female literacy:
What is rural literacy rate?
Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
Urban Literacy84.78% 88.37%80.98%
Urban literacy rate graph of West Bengal
West Bengal's Rural
Facts
The rural litearcy rate of West Bengal is 84.78% which ranks at 23rd position in India.
West Bengal's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India(85.78%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 88.37% and 80.98% respectively.
Male literacy:
Female literacy:
What is Urban Literacy Rate?
Urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding a simple text in any language.
Children age(0-6)1.06 Cr54.10 L51.71 L
Children population out of the total population of West Bengal
Children population
Total population
Children population out of the total population of West Bengal
Facts
Out of 9.13 Crore people of West Bengal, 1,05,81,466 are children.
With 11.59%, West Bengal stands at 24th rank in terms of the percentage of children.
Total male population of West Bengal is 4.68 Crore out of which 54.10 Lakh or 11.56% are children.
Total female population of West Bengal is 4.45 Crore out of which 51.71 Lakh or 11.63% are children.
Male children : 54,10,396
Female children: 51,71,070
Male and Female children out of total children
Rural children (0-6)78.21 L39.93 L38.28 L
Rural children population out of the total rural population of West Bengal
Rural children population
Rural population
Rural children population out of the total rural population of West Bengal
Facts
Out of rural population of West Bengal i.e, 6.22 Crore people, 78,20,710 are children.
With 12.58%, West Bengal stands at 24th rank in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
Rural male population of West Bengal is 3.18 Crore out of which 39.93 Lakh or 12.54% are children.
Rural female population of West Bengal is 3.03 Crore out of which 38.28 Lakh or 12.62% are children.
Rural Male children: 39,92,655
Rural Female children: 38,28,055
Male and Female children out of rural children
Urban children (0-6)27.61 L14.18 L13.43 L
Urban children population out of the total urban population of West Bengal
Urban children population
Urban population
Urban children population out of the total urban population of West Bengal
Facts
Out of urban population of West Bengal i.e, 2.91 Crore people, 27,60,756 are children.
With 9.49%, West Bengal stands at 33rd rank in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
Urban male population of West Bengal is 1.50 Crore out of which 14.18 Lakh or 9.47% are children.
Urban female population of West Bengal is 1.41 Crore out of which 13.43 Lakh or 9.51% are children.
Urban Male children: 14,17,741
Urban Female children: 13,43,015
Male and Female children out of urban children
Religious graph of West Bengal
*Religions with population percentage around 1-2% are included in the above graph.
Hindu
70.54%
Muslim
27.01%
Sikh
0.07%
Christian
0.72%
Buddhism
0.31%
Jainism
0.07%
Others
1.03%
NA
0.25%
Worker Ratio38.08% 57.07%18.08%
Worker population ratio graph of West Bengal
Worker population ratio: 38.08%
Worker population ratio rank: 26th
Facts
West Bengal's worker population ratio(WPR) is 38.08%; in other words, 38.08% of the population is employed.
The WPR of West Bengal is lower than the WPR of West Bengal and lower than the WPR of India.
Male WPR in West Bengal is 57.07% while female WPR is 18.08%.
Male WPR:
Female WPR:
What is Worker population ratio?
The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
Rural Worker Ratio38.73% 57.19%19.35%
Rural worker population ratio graph of West Bengal
Rural worker population ratio: 38.73%
Rural worker population ratio rank: 25th
Facts
West Bengal's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 38.73%; in other words, 38.73% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
The rural WPR of West Bengal is lower than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
Male WPR in rural West Bengal is 57.19% while female WPR is 19.35%.
Male WPR:
Female WPR:
What is Rural worker population ratio?
Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
Urban Worker Ratio36.69% 56.84%15.35%
Urban worker population ratio graph of West Bengal
Urban worker population ratio: 36.69%
Urban worker population ratio rank: 17th
Overview
West Bengal's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.69%; in other words, 36.69% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
The urban WPR of West Bengal is lower than the urban WPR of West Bengal and higher than the urban WPR of India.
Male WPR in urban West Bengal is 56.84% while female WPR is 15.35%.
Male WPR:
Female WPR:
What is Urban worker population ratio?
Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.