Demographic data table of Paschim Medinipur

  • The population of Paschim Medinipur district is 59.13 Lakh, with a male population of 30.08 Lakh and a female population of 29.06 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Paschim Medinipur is 966/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 78%, 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 59.13 L 30.08 L 29.06 L

Population of Paschim Medinipur out of West Bengal

Paschim Medinipur
West Bengal

Population of Paschim Medinipur out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of Paschim Medinipur is 59,13,457.
  • Paschim Medinipur is the 5th most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 6.48% of the total population of West Bengal lives in Paschim Medinipur.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 30,07,885

Percentage:

Female population: 29,05,572

Percentage:
Rural Population 51.91 L 26.42 L 25.49 L

Population of Paschim Medinipur out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Paschim Medinipur out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Paschim Medinipur is 51,90,771.
  • 87.78% of the total population of Paschim Medinipur 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: 26,41,721

Percentage:

Rural female population: 25,49,050

Percentage:
Urban Population 7.23 L 3.66 L 3.57 L

Population of Paschim Medinipur out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Paschim Medinipur out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Paschim Medinipur is 7,22,686.
  • 12.22% of the total population of Paschim Medinipur 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: 3,66,164

Percentage:

Female population: 3,56,522

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 966 50.87% 49.13%
Sex ratio graph of Paschim Medinipur
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Paschim Medinipur is 966/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Paschim Medinipur stands at 2nd position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • Paschim Medinipur's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • Paschim Medinipur's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

966

Paschim Medinipur

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 939 51.58% 48.42%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Paschim Medinipur
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Paschim Medinipur is 939/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Paschim Medinipur stands at 18th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Paschim Medinipur's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Paschim Medinipur's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    939

    Paschim Medinipur

    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 974 50.67% 49.33%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Paschim Medinipur
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Paschim Medinipur is 974/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Paschim Medinipur stands at 4th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Paschim Medinipur's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Paschim Medinipur's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    974

    Paschim Medinipur

    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 78% 85.26% 70.5%
    Literacy rate graph of Paschim Medinipur
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Paschim Medinipur is 78% which ranks at 7th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Paschim Medinipur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • Paschim Medinipur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 85.26% and 70.5% 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 86.81% 92.24% 81.03%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Paschim Medinipur
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Paschim Medinipur is 86.81% which ranks at 1st position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Paschim Medinipur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • Paschim Medinipur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 92.24% and 81.03% 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 85.96% 90.45% 81.35%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Paschim Medinipur
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Paschim Medinipur is 85.96% which ranks at 8th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Paschim Medinipur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • Paschim Medinipur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 90.45% and 81.35% 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) 6.85 L 3.49 L 3.36 L

    Children population out of the total population of Paschim Medinipur

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Paschim Medinipur

    Facts
    • Out of 59.13 Lakh people of Paschim Medinipur, 6,85,012 are children.
    • With 11.58%, Paschim Medinipur stands at 10th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Paschim Medinipur is 30.08 Lakh out of which 3.49 Lakh or 11.6% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Paschim Medinipur is 29.06 Lakh out of which 3.36 Lakh or 11.56% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 3,49,031

    Female children: 3,35,981

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 6.17 L 3.14 L 3.02 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Paschim Medinipur

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Paschim Medinipur

    Facts
    • Out of 51.91 Lakh rural people of Paschim Medinipur, 6,16,836 are children.
    • With 11.64%, Paschim Medinipur stands at 12th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Paschim Medinipur is 30.08 Lakh out of which 3.14 Lakh or 11.61% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Paschim Medinipur is 29.06 Lakh out of which 3.02 Lakh or 11.68% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 3,14,452

    Female children: 3,02,384

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 68,176 34,579 33,597

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Paschim Medinipur

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Paschim Medinipur

    Facts
    • Out of 59.13 Lakh urban people of Paschim Medinipur, 68,176 are children.
    • With 9.43%, Paschim Medinipur stands at 11th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Paschim Medinipur is 30.08 Lakh out of which 34,579 or 9.44% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Paschim Medinipur is 29.06 Lakh out of which 33,597 or 9.42% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 34,579

    Female children: 33,597

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Paschim Medinipur

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

    Hindu 85.52% Muslim 10.49%
    Sikh 0.05% Christian 0.39%
    Buddhism 0.03% Jainism 0.03%
    Others 3.12% NA 0.37%
    Worker Ratio 42.43% 58.43% 25.87%
    Worker population ratio graph of Paschim Medinipur
    Worker population ratio: 42.43%
    Worker population ratio rank: 2nd/19
    Facts
    • Paschim Medinipur's worker population ratio(WPR) is 42.43%; in other words, 42.43% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Paschim Medinipur is higher than the WPR of West Bengal and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Paschim Medinipur is 58.43% while female WPR is 25.87%.

    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 38.1% 58.16% 16.74%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Paschim Medinipur
    Rural worker population ratio: 38.1%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 12th/19
    Facts
    • Paschim Medinipur's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 38.1%; in other words, 38.1% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Paschim Medinipur is lower than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Paschim Medinipur is 58.16% while female WPR is 16.74%.

    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 34.78% 54.56% 14.47%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Paschim Medinipur
    Urban worker population ratio: 34.78%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 15th/19
    Facts
    • Paschim Medinipur's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 34.78%; in other words, 34.78% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Paschim Medinipur is lower than the urban WPR of West Bengal and lower than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Paschim Medinipur is 54.56% while female WPR is 14.47%.

    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 13.02 L -- --
    Rural household 11.43 L -- --
    Urban household 1.59 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 11.28 L 5.70 L 5.58 L
    Rural SC 10.34 L 5.23 L 5.11 L
    Urban SC 94,092 46,963 47,129
    Scheduled Tribes 8.80 L 4.40 L 4.40 L
    Rural ST 8.53 L 4.27 L 4.26 L
    Urban ST 26,984 13,290 13,694

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