Demographic data table of Jalpaiguri

  • The population of Jalpaiguri district is 38.73 Lakh, with a male population of 19.83 Lakh and a female population of 18.90 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Jalpaiguri is 953/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 73.25%, 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 38.73 L 19.83 L 18.90 L

Population of Jalpaiguri out of West Bengal

Jalpaiguri
West Bengal

Population of Jalpaiguri out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of Jalpaiguri is 38,72,846.
  • Jalpaiguri is the 12th most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 4.24% of the total population of West Bengal lives in Jalpaiguri.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 19,83,064

Percentage:

Female population: 18,89,782

Percentage:
Rural Population 28.12 L 14.37 L 13.75 L

Population of Jalpaiguri out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Jalpaiguri out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Jalpaiguri is 28,12,495.
  • 72.62% of the total population of Jalpaiguri 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: 14,37,286

Percentage:

Rural female population: 13,75,209

Percentage:
Urban Population 10.60 L 5.46 L 5.15 L

Population of Jalpaiguri out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Jalpaiguri out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Jalpaiguri is 10,60,351.
  • 27.38% of the total population of Jalpaiguri 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: 5,45,778

Percentage:

Female population: 5,14,573

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 953 51.2% 48.8%
Sex ratio graph of Jalpaiguri
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Jalpaiguri is 953/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Jalpaiguri stands at 11th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • Jalpaiguri's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • Jalpaiguri's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

953

Jalpaiguri

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 957 51.1% 48.9%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Jalpaiguri
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Jalpaiguri is 957/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Jalpaiguri stands at 5th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Jalpaiguri's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Jalpaiguri's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    957

    Jalpaiguri

    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 943 51.47% 48.53%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Jalpaiguri
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Jalpaiguri is 943/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Jalpaiguri stands at 12th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Jalpaiguri's urban sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Jalpaiguri's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    943

    Jalpaiguri

    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 73.25% 79.95% 66.23%
    Literacy rate graph of Jalpaiguri
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Jalpaiguri is 73.25% which ranks at 12th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Jalpaiguri's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • Jalpaiguri's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 79.95% and 66.23% 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 69.73% 77.3% 61.82%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Jalpaiguri
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Jalpaiguri is 69.73% which ranks at 12th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Jalpaiguri's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • Jalpaiguri's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 77.3% and 61.82% 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 82.39% 86.75% 77.75%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Jalpaiguri
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Jalpaiguri is 82.39% which ranks at 13th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Jalpaiguri's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • Jalpaiguri's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 86.75% and 77.75% 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) 4.62 L 2.36 L 2.26 L

    Children population out of the total population of Jalpaiguri

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Jalpaiguri

    Facts
    • Out of 38.73 Lakh people of Jalpaiguri, 4,61,700 are children.
    • With 11.92%, Jalpaiguri stands at 8th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Jalpaiguri is 19.83 Lakh out of which 2.36 Lakh or 11.91% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Jalpaiguri is 18.90 Lakh out of which 2.26 Lakh or 11.94% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 2,36,117

    Female children: 2,25,583

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 3.51 L 1.79 L 1.72 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Jalpaiguri

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Jalpaiguri

    Facts
    • Out of 28.12 Lakh rural people of Jalpaiguri, 3,51,111 are children.
    • With 12.48%, Jalpaiguri stands at 8th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Jalpaiguri is 19.83 Lakh out of which 1.79 Lakh or 12.48% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Jalpaiguri is 18.90 Lakh out of which 1.72 Lakh or 12.49% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,79,385

    Female children: 1,71,726

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 1.11 L 56,732 53,857

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Jalpaiguri

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Jalpaiguri

    Facts
    • Out of 38.73 Lakh urban people of Jalpaiguri, 1,10,589 are children.
    • With 10.43%, Jalpaiguri stands at 8th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Jalpaiguri is 19.83 Lakh out of which 56,732 or 10.39% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Jalpaiguri is 18.90 Lakh out of which 53,857 or 10.47% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 56,732

    Female children: 53,857

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Jalpaiguri

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

    Hindu 81.51% Muslim 11.51%
    Sikh 0.08% Christian 4.81%
    Buddhism 1.31% Jainism 0.04%
    Others 0.61% NA 0.13%
    Worker Ratio 39.06% 55.03% 22.31%
    Worker population ratio graph of Jalpaiguri
    Worker population ratio: 39.06%
    Worker population ratio rank: 7th/19
    Facts
    • Jalpaiguri's worker population ratio(WPR) is 39.06%; in other words, 39.06% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Jalpaiguri is higher than the WPR of West Bengal and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Jalpaiguri is 55.03% while female WPR is 22.31%.

    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 39.92% 54.15% 25.05%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Jalpaiguri
    Rural worker population ratio: 39.92%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 8th/19
    Facts
    • Jalpaiguri's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 39.92%; in other words, 39.92% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Jalpaiguri is higher than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Jalpaiguri is 54.15% while female WPR is 25.05%.

    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 36.79% 57.37% 14.97%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Jalpaiguri
    Urban worker population ratio: 36.79%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 7th/19
    Facts
    • Jalpaiguri's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.79%; in other words, 36.79% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Jalpaiguri is higher than the urban WPR of West Bengal and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Jalpaiguri is 57.37% while female WPR is 14.97%.

    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 8.68 L -- --
    Rural household 6.25 L -- --
    Urban household 2.43 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 14.58 L 7.51 L 7.07 L
    Rural SC 11.59 L 5.98 L 5.62 L
    Urban SC 2.99 L 1.53 L 1.46 L
    Scheduled Tribes 7.32 L 3.66 L 3.66 L
    Rural ST 6.90 L 3.45 L 3.45 L
    Urban ST 41,392 20,833 20,559

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