Demographic data table of Kolkata

  • The population of Kolkata district is 44.97 Lakh, with a male population of 23.57 Lakh and a female population of 21.40 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Kolkata is 908/1000 which is lower than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 86.31%, 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 44.97 L 23.57 L 21.40 L

Population of Kolkata out of West Bengal

Kolkata
West Bengal

Population of Kolkata out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of Kolkata is 44,96,694.
  • Kolkata is the 10th most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 4.93% of the total population of West Bengal lives in Kolkata.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 23,56,766

Percentage:

Female population: 21,39,928

Percentage:
Rural Population 0 0 0

Population of Kolkata out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Kolkata out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Kolkata is 0.
  • 0% of the total population of Kolkata 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: 0

Percentage:

Rural female population: 0

Percentage:
Urban Population 44.97 L 23.57 L 21.40 L

Population of Kolkata out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Kolkata out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Kolkata is 44,96,694.
  • 100% of the total population of Kolkata 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: 23,56,766

Percentage:

Female population: 21,39,928

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 908 52.41% 47.59%
Sex ratio graph of Kolkata
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Kolkata is 908/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Kolkata stands at 19th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • Kolkata's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • Kolkata's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

908

Kolkata

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 949 51.3% 48.7%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Kolkata
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Kolkata is 949/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Kolkata stands at 13th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Kolkata's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Kolkata's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    949

    Kolkata

    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 908 52.41% 47.59%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Kolkata
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Kolkata is 908/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Kolkata stands at 19th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Kolkata's urban sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Kolkata's urban sex ratio is below the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    908

    Kolkata

    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 86.31% 88.34% 84.06%
    Literacy rate graph of Kolkata
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Kolkata is 86.31% which ranks at 2nd position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Kolkata's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • Kolkata's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 88.34% and 84.06% 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 59.37% 64.19% 54.29%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Kolkata
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Kolkata is 59.37% which ranks at 17th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Kolkata's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • Kolkata's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 64.19% and 54.29% 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 86.31% 88.34% 84.06%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Kolkata
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Kolkata is 86.31% which ranks at 7th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Kolkata's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • Kolkata's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 88.34% and 84.06% 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) 3.39 L 1.76 L 1.64 L

    Children population out of the total population of Kolkata

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Kolkata

    Facts
    • Out of 44.97 Lakh people of Kolkata, 3,39,323 are children.
    • With 7.55%, Kolkata stands at 19th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Kolkata is 23.57 Lakh out of which 1.76 Lakh or 7.45% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Kolkata is 21.40 Lakh out of which 1.64 Lakh or 7.65% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,75,564

    Female children: 1,63,759

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 0 0 0

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Kolkata

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Kolkata

    Facts
    • Out of 0 rural people of Kolkata, 0 are children.
    • With 15.39%, Kolkata stands at 2nd rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Kolkata is 23.57 Lakh out of which 0 or 15.31% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Kolkata is 21.40 Lakh out of which 0 or 15.48% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 0

    Female children: 0

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 3.39 L 1.76 L 1.64 L

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Kolkata

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Kolkata

    Facts
    • Out of 44.97 Lakh urban people of Kolkata, 3,39,323 are children.
    • With 7.55%, Kolkata stands at 19th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Kolkata is 23.57 Lakh out of which 1.76 Lakh or 7.45% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Kolkata is 21.40 Lakh out of which 1.64 Lakh or 7.65% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,75,564

    Female children: 1,63,759

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Kolkata

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

    Hindu 76.51% Muslim 20.6%
    Sikh 0.31% Christian 0.88%
    Buddhism 0.11% Jainism 0.47%
    Others 0.03% NA 1.09%
    Worker Ratio 39.93% 59.93% 17.91%
    Worker population ratio graph of Kolkata
    Worker population ratio: 39.93%
    Worker population ratio rank: 6th/19
    Facts
    • Kolkata's worker population ratio(WPR) is 39.93%; in other words, 39.93% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Kolkata is higher than the WPR of West Bengal and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Kolkata is 59.93% while female WPR is 17.91%.

    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 38.69% 52.95% 23.68%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Kolkata
    Rural worker population ratio: 38.69%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 9th/19
    Facts
    • Kolkata's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 38.69%; in other words, 38.69% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Kolkata is lower than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Kolkata is 52.95% while female WPR is 23.68%.

    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 39.93% 59.93% 17.91%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Kolkata
    Urban worker population ratio: 39.93%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 2nd/19
    Facts
    • Kolkata's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 39.93%; in other words, 39.93% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Kolkata is higher than the urban WPR of West Bengal and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Kolkata is 59.93% while female WPR is 17.91%.

    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 10.25 L -- --
    Rural household 0 -- --
    Urban household 10.25 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 2.42 L 1.28 L 1.14 L
    Rural SC 0 0 0
    Urban SC 2.42 L 1.28 L 1.14 L
    Scheduled Tribes 10,684 5,729 4,955
    Rural ST 0 0 0
    Urban ST 10,684 5,729 4,955

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