Demographic data table of South 24 Parganas

  • The population of South 24 Parganas district is 81.62 Lakh, with a male population of 41.74 Lakh and a female population of 39.88 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of South 24 Parganas is 956/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 77.51%, 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 81.62 L 41.74 L 39.88 L

Population of South 24 Parganas out of West Bengal

South 24 Parganas
West Bengal

Population of South 24 Parganas out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of South 24 Parganas is 81,61,961.
  • South 24 Parganas is the 2nd most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 8.94% of the total population of West Bengal lives in South 24 Parganas.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 41,73,778

Percentage:

Female population: 39,88,183

Percentage:
Rural Population 60.74 L 31.09 L 29.65 L

Population of South 24 Parganas out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of South 24 Parganas out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of South 24 Parganas is 60,74,188.
  • 74.42% of the total population of South 24 Parganas 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: 31,09,219

Percentage:

Rural female population: 29,64,969

Percentage:
Urban Population 20.88 L 10.65 L 10.23 L

Population of South 24 Parganas out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of South 24 Parganas out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of South 24 Parganas is 20,87,773.
  • 25.58% of the total population of South 24 Parganas 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: 10,64,559

Percentage:

Female population: 10,23,214

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 956 51.14% 48.86%
Sex ratio graph of South 24 Parganas
Facts
  • The sex ratio of South 24 Parganas is 956/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, South 24 Parganas stands at 9th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • South 24 Parganas's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • South 24 Parganas's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

956

South 24 Parganas

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 941 51.51% 48.49%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of South 24 Parganas
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of South 24 Parganas is 941/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, South 24 Parganas stands at 16th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • South 24 Parganas's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • South 24 Parganas's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    941

    South 24 Parganas

    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 961 50.99% 49.01%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of South 24 Parganas
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of South 24 Parganas is 961/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, South 24 Parganas stands at 10th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • South 24 Parganas's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • South 24 Parganas's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    961

    South 24 Parganas

    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 77.51% 83.35% 71.4%
    Literacy rate graph of South 24 Parganas
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of South 24 Parganas is 77.51% which ranks at 8th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • South 24 Parganas's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • South 24 Parganas's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 83.35% and 71.4% 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 55.99% 62.82% 48.72%
    Rural literacy rate graph of South 24 Parganas
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of South 24 Parganas is 55.99% which ranks at 18th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • South 24 Parganas's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • South 24 Parganas's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 62.82% and 48.72% 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 82.67% 86.76% 78.42%
    Urban literacy rate graph of South 24 Parganas
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of South 24 Parganas is 82.67% which ranks at 12th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • South 24 Parganas's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • South 24 Parganas's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 86.76% and 78.42% 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) 10.26 L 5.23 L 5.03 L

    Children population out of the total population of South 24 Parganas

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of South 24 Parganas

    Facts
    • Out of 81.62 Lakh people of South 24 Parganas, 10,25,679 are children.
    • With 12.57%, South 24 Parganas stands at 6th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of South 24 Parganas is 41.74 Lakh out of which 5.23 Lakh or 12.52% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of South 24 Parganas is 39.88 Lakh out of which 5.03 Lakh or 12.62% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 5,22,552

    Female children: 5,03,127

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 8.06 L 4.10 L 3.96 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of South 24 Parganas

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of South 24 Parganas

    Facts
    • Out of 60.74 Lakh rural people of South 24 Parganas, 8,06,415 are children.
    • With 16.72%, South 24 Parganas stands at 1st rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of South 24 Parganas is 41.74 Lakh out of which 4.10 Lakh or 16.62% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of South 24 Parganas is 39.88 Lakh out of which 3.96 Lakh or 16.83% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 4,10,498

    Female children: 3,95,917

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 2.19 L 1.12 L 1.07 L

    Urban children population out of the rural population of South 24 Parganas

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of South 24 Parganas

    Facts
    • Out of 81.62 Lakh urban people of South 24 Parganas, 2,19,264 are children.
    • With 10.5%, South 24 Parganas stands at 7th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of South 24 Parganas is 41.74 Lakh out of which 1.12 Lakh or 10.53% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of South 24 Parganas is 39.88 Lakh out of which 1.07 Lakh or 10.48% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,12,054

    Female children: 1,07,210

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of South 24 Parganas

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

    Hindu 63.17% Muslim 35.57%
    Sikh 0.03% Christian 0.81%
    Buddhism 0.03% Jainism 0.01%
    Others 0.07% NA 0.3%
    Worker Ratio 36.32% 56.46% 15.24%
    Worker population ratio graph of South 24 Parganas
    Worker population ratio: 36.32%
    Worker population ratio rank: 16th/19
    Facts
    • South 24 Parganas's worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.32%; in other words, 36.32% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of South 24 Parganas is lower than the WPR of West Bengal and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in South 24 Parganas is 56.46% while female WPR is 15.24%.

    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 36.14% 51.48% 19.84%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of South 24 Parganas
    Rural worker population ratio: 36.14%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 16th/19
    Facts
    • South 24 Parganas's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.14%; in other words, 36.14% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of South 24 Parganas is lower than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural South 24 Parganas is 51.48% while female WPR is 19.84%.

    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 36.4% 57.53% 14.41%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of South 24 Parganas
    Urban worker population ratio: 36.4%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 10th/19
    Facts
    • South 24 Parganas's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.4%; in other words, 36.4% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of South 24 Parganas is lower than the urban WPR of West Bengal and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban South 24 Parganas is 57.53% while female WPR is 14.41%.

    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 17.81 L -- --
    Rural household 12.98 L -- --
    Urban household 4.83 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 24.64 L 12.67 L 11.98 L
    Rural SC 20.62 L 10.61 L 10.01 L
    Urban SC 4.02 L 2.05 L 1.97 L
    Scheduled Tribes 96,976 49,195 47,781
    Rural ST 89,889 45,554 44,335
    Urban ST 7,087 3,641 3,446

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