Demographic data table of Bankura

  • The population of Bankura district is 35.97 Lakh, with a male population of 18.38 Lakh and a female population of 17.59 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Bankura is 957/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 70.26%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 35.97 L 18.38 L 17.59 L

Population of Bankura out of West Bengal

Bankura
West Bengal

Population of Bankura out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of Bankura is 35,96,674.
  • Bankura is the 13th most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 3.94% of the total population of West Bengal lives in Bankura.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 18,38,095

Percentage:

Female population: 17,58,579

Percentage:
Rural Population 32.97 L 16.86 L 16.11 L

Population of Bankura out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Bankura out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Bankura is 32,96,901.
  • 91.67% of the total population of Bankura lives in rural area.
  • 68.13% of the total population of West Bengal lives in rural area.
  • West Bengal's rural population is 6.22 Crore.

Rural male population: 16,85,777

Percentage:

Rural female population: 16,11,124

Percentage:
Urban Population 3.00 L 1.52 L 1.47 L

Population of Bankura out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Bankura out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Bankura is 2,99,773.
  • 8.33% of the total population of Bankura lives in urban area.
  • 31.87% of the total population of West Bengal lives in urban area.
  • West Bengal's urban population is 2.91 Crore.

Male population: 1,52,318

Percentage:

Female population: 1,47,455

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 957 51.11% 48.89%
Sex ratio graph of Bankura
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Bankura is 957/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Bankura stands at 5th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • Bankura's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • Bankura's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

957

Bankura

943

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 Ratio 956 51.13% 48.87%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Bankura
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Bankura is 956/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Bankura stands at 6th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Bankura's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Bankura's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    956

    Bankura

    949

    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 Ratio 968 50.81% 49.19%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Bankura
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Bankura is 968/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Bankura stands at 5th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Bankura's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Bankura's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    968

    Bankura

    929

    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 70.26% 80.05% 60.05%
    Literacy rate graph of Bankura
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Bankura is 70.26% which ranks at 15th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Bankura's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • Bankura's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 80.05% and 60.05% 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 Literacy 68.93% 79.1% 58.31%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Bankura
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Bankura is 68.93% which ranks at 14th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Bankura's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • Bankura's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 79.1% and 58.31% 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 Literacy 84.42% 90.15% 78.5%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Bankura
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Bankura is 84.42% which ranks at 11th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Bankura's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • Bankura's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 90.15% and 78.5% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
    • Children age(0-6) 4.19 L 2.15 L 2.04 L

    Children population out of the total population of Bankura

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Bankura

    Facts
    • Out of 35.97 Lakh people of Bankura, 4,18,650 are children.
    • With 11.64%, Bankura stands at 9th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Bankura is 18.38 Lakh out of which 2.15 Lakh or 11.69% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Bankura is 17.59 Lakh out of which 2.04 Lakh or 11.59% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 2,14,846

    Female children: 2,03,804

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 3.92 L 2.01 L 1.91 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Bankura

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Bankura

    Facts
    • Out of 32.97 Lakh rural people of Bankura, 3,91,728 are children.
    • With 11.88%, Bankura stands at 9th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Bankura is 18.38 Lakh out of which 2.01 Lakh or 11.93% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Bankura is 17.59 Lakh out of which 1.91 Lakh or 11.83% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 2,01,148

    Female children: 1,90,580

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 26,922 13,698 13,224

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Bankura

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Bankura

    Facts
    • Out of 35.97 Lakh urban people of Bankura, 26,922 are children.
    • With 8.98%, Bankura stands at 13th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Bankura is 18.38 Lakh out of which 13,698 or 8.99% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Bankura is 17.59 Lakh out of which 13,224 or 8.97% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 13,698

    Female children: 13,224

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Bankura

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 84.34% Muslim 8.08%
    Sikh 0.01% Christian 0.11%
    Buddhism 0.01% Jainism 0.08%
    Others 7.25% NA 0.13%
    Worker Ratio 40.77% 57.17% 23.62%
    Worker population ratio graph of Bankura
    Worker population ratio: 40.77%
    Worker population ratio rank: 4th/19
    Facts
    • Bankura's worker population ratio(WPR) is 40.77%; in other words, 40.77% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Bankura is higher than the WPR of West Bengal and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Bankura is 57.17% while female WPR is 23.62%.

    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 Ratio 41.16% 57.27% 24.29%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Bankura
    Rural worker population ratio: 41.16%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 4th/19
    Facts
    • Bankura's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 41.16%; in other words, 41.16% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Bankura is higher than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Bankura is 57.27% while female WPR is 24.29%.

    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 Ratio 36.46% 56% 16.28%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Bankura
    Urban worker population ratio: 36.46%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 9th/19
    Facts
    • Bankura's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.46%; in other words, 36.46% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Bankura is lower than the urban WPR of West Bengal and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Bankura is 56% while female WPR is 16.28%.

    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.
    Total household 7.67 L -- --
    Rural household 7.01 L -- --
    Urban household 65,743 -- --
    Scheduled castes 11.74 L 5.93 L 5.81 L
    Rural SC 11.06 L 5.59 L 5.46 L
    Urban SC 68,794 34,206 34,588
    Scheduled Tribes 3.69 L 1.83 L 1.85 L
    Rural ST 3.65 L 1.82 L 1.84 L
    Urban ST 3,310 1,733 1,577

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