Demographic data table of Hooghly

  • The population of Hooghly district is 55.19 Lakh, with a male population of 28.15 Lakh and a female population of 27.04 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Hooghly is 961/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 81.8%, which is higher 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 55.19 L 28.15 L 27.04 L

Population of Hooghly out of West Bengal

Hooghly
West Bengal

Population of Hooghly out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of Hooghly is 55,19,145.
  • Hooghly is the 6th most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 6.05% of the total population of West Bengal lives in Hooghly.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 28,14,653

Percentage:

Female population: 27,04,492

Percentage:
Rural Population 33.91 L 17.23 L 16.68 L

Population of Hooghly out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Hooghly out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Hooghly is 33,90,646.
  • 61.43% of the total population of Hooghly 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: 17,22,945

Percentage:

Rural female population: 16,67,701

Percentage:
Urban Population 21.28 L 10.92 L 10.37 L

Population of Hooghly out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Hooghly out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Hooghly is 21,28,499.
  • 38.57% of the total population of Hooghly 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: 10,91,708

Percentage:

Female population: 10,36,791

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 961 51% 49%
Sex ratio graph of Hooghly
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Hooghly is 961/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Hooghly stands at 3rd position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • Hooghly's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • Hooghly's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

961

Hooghly

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 968 50.81% 49.19%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Hooghly
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Hooghly is 968/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Hooghly stands at 2nd position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Hooghly's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Hooghly's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    968

    Hooghly

    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 950 51.29% 48.71%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Hooghly
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Hooghly is 950/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Hooghly stands at 11th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Hooghly's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Hooghly's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    950

    Hooghly

    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 81.8% 87.03% 76.36%
    Literacy rate graph of Hooghly
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Hooghly is 81.8% which ranks at 5th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Hooghly's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • Hooghly's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 87.03% and 76.36% 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 78.53% 84.78% 72.09%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Hooghly
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Hooghly is 78.53% which ranks at 3rd position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Hooghly's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • Hooghly's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 84.78% and 72.09% 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 86.91% 90.51% 83.12%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Hooghly
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Hooghly is 86.91% which ranks at 6th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Hooghly's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • Hooghly's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 90.51% and 83.12% 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) 5.33 L 2.73 L 2.60 L

    Children population out of the total population of Hooghly

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Hooghly

    Facts
    • Out of 55.19 Lakh people of Hooghly, 5,33,210 are children.
    • With 9.66%, Hooghly stands at 17th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Hooghly is 28.15 Lakh out of which 2.73 Lakh or 9.7% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Hooghly is 27.04 Lakh out of which 2.60 Lakh or 9.62% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 2,73,116

    Female children: 2,60,094

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 3.48 L 1.78 L 1.70 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Hooghly

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Hooghly

    Facts
    • Out of 33.91 Lakh rural people of Hooghly, 3,47,916 are children.
    • With 10.26%, Hooghly stands at 18th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Hooghly is 28.15 Lakh out of which 1.78 Lakh or 10.33% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Hooghly is 27.04 Lakh out of which 1.70 Lakh or 10.19% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,78,020

    Female children: 1,69,896

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 1.85 L 95,096 90,198

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Hooghly

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Hooghly

    Facts
    • Out of 55.19 Lakh urban people of Hooghly, 1,85,294 are children.
    • With 8.71%, Hooghly stands at 15th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Hooghly is 28.15 Lakh out of which 95,096 or 8.71% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Hooghly is 27.04 Lakh out of which 90,198 or 8.7% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 95,096

    Female children: 90,198

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Hooghly

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

    Hindu 82.89% Muslim 15.77%
    Sikh 0.05% Christian 0.13%
    Buddhism 0.03% Jainism 0.04%
    Others 0.89% NA 0.21%
    Worker Ratio 39.01% 60.88% 16.24%
    Worker population ratio graph of Hooghly
    Worker population ratio: 39.01%
    Worker population ratio rank: 8th/19
    Facts
    • Hooghly's worker population ratio(WPR) is 39.01%; in other words, 39.01% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Hooghly is higher than the WPR of West Bengal and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Hooghly is 60.88% while female WPR is 16.24%.

    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 40.49% 62.48% 17.78%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Hooghly
    Rural worker population ratio: 40.49%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 6th/19
    Facts
    • Hooghly's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 40.49%; in other words, 40.49% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Hooghly is higher than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Hooghly is 62.48% while female WPR is 17.78%.

    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 36.64% 58.36% 13.77%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Hooghly
    Urban worker population ratio: 36.64%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 8th/19
    Facts
    • Hooghly's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.64%; in other words, 36.64% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Hooghly is lower than the urban WPR of West Bengal and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Hooghly is 58.36% while female WPR is 13.77%.

    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 12.87 L -- --
    Rural household 7.81 L -- --
    Urban household 5.06 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 13.44 L 6.81 L 6.63 L
    Rural SC 10.54 L 5.33 L 5.21 L
    Urban SC 2.90 L 1.48 L 1.42 L
    Scheduled Tribes 2.29 L 1.13 L 1.16 L
    Rural ST 2.12 L 1.04 L 1.07 L
    Urban ST 17,623 8,902 8,721

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