Hugli (Hooghly) District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Hugli (Hooghly), a district of West Bengal
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in West Bengal. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Hugli District of West Bengal.
In 2011, Hugli had population of 5,519,145 of which male and female were 2,814,653 and 2,704,492 respectively. In 2001 census, Hugli had a population of 5,041,976 of which males
were 2,589,625 and remaining 2,452,351 were females. Hugli District population
constituted 6.05 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Hugli District was at 6.29
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 9.46 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Hugli District recorded increase
of 15.77 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Hugli Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Hugli in 2011 were 81.80 compared to 81.80 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 87.03 and 76.36 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 82.59 and 67.21 in Hugli District. Total literate in Hugli District were 4,078,388 of which male and female were 2,211,777 and 1,866,611 respectively. In 2001, Hugli District had 3,333,988 in its district.
Hugli Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Hugli, it stood at 961 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 947. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 952 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 951 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Hugli District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.89 % | 4,574,569 |
| Muslims | 15.77 % | 870,204 |
| Christian | 0.13 % | 7,300 |
| Sikh | 0.05 % | 2,662 |
| Buddhist | 0.03 % | 1,730 |
| Jain | 0.04 % | 2,160 |
| Others | 0.89 % | 49,050 |
| Not Stated | 0.21 % | 11,470 |
Hugli Population 2024
What is the population of Hugli district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Hugli was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Hugli 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,519,145 | 55.19 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 5,960,000 | 59.63 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 6,000,000 | 60.04 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 6,030,000 | 60.39 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 6,060,000 | 60.69 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 6,090,000 | 60.94 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 6,110,000 | 61.16 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 6,130,000 | 61.34 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 6,150,000 | 61.50 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 6,160,000 | 61.64 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 6,170,000 | 61.75 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 6,180,000 | 61.85 Lakhs |
Hugli Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55.19 Lakhs | 50.42 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 5,519,145 | 5,041,976 |
| Male | 2,814,653 | 2,589,625 |
| Female | 2,704,492 | 2,452,351 |
| Population Growth | 9.46% | 15.77% |
| Area Sq. Km | 3,149 | 3,149 |
| Density/km2 | 1,753 | 1,601 |
| Proportion to West Bengal Population | 6.05% | 6.29% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 961 | 947 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 952 | 951 |
| Average Literacy | 81.80 | 75.11 |
| Male Literacy | 87.03 | 82.59 |
| Female Literacy | 76.36 | 67.21 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 533,210 | 603,258 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.66% | 11.96% |
Hugli Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Hugli. There were total 533,210 children under age of 0-6 against 603,258 of 2001 census. Of total 533,210 male and female were 273,116 and 260,094 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 952 compared to 951 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 9.66 percent of Hugli District compared to 11.96 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.3 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Hugli Houseless Data
In 2011, total 1,086 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Hugli district of West Bengal. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 3,969. This approx 0.071913312659841% of total population of Hugli district.
Hugli District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Hugli district for 2011 is 1,753 people per sq. km. In 2001, Hugli district density was at 1,601 people per sq. km. Hugli district administers 3,149 square kilometers of areas.
Hugli District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Hugli population for 2011 census, 38.57 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 2,128,499 people lives in urban areas of which males are 1,091,708 and females are 1,036,791.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Hugli district is 950 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Hugli district was 948 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 185,294 of which males and females were 95,096 and 90,198. This child population figure of Hugli district is 8.71 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Hugli district as per census 2011 is 86.91 % of which males and females are 90.51 % and 83.12 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,688,844 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 902,010 and 786,834 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 61.43 % population of Hugli districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Hugli district population living in rural areas is 3,390,646 of which males and females are 1,722,945 and 1,667,701 respectively.
In rural areas of Hugli district, sex ratio is 968 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Hugli district is considered, figure is 954 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 347,916 in rural areas of which males were 178,020 and females were 169,896. The child population comprises 10.33 % of total rural population of Hugli district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Hugli district is 78.53 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 84.78 and 72.09 percent respectively.
In total, 2,389,544 people were literate of which males and females were 1,309,767 and 1,079,777 respectively.
All details regarding Hooghly District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Hugli District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 61.43 % | 38.57 % |
| Total Population | 3,390,646 | 2,128,499 |
| Male Population | 1,722,945 | 1,091,708 |
| Female Population | 1,667,701 | 1,036,791 |
| Sex Ratio | 968 | 950 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 954 | 948 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 347,916 | 185,294 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 178,020 | 95,096 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 169,896 | 90,198 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.26 % | 8.71 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 10.33 % | 8.71 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 10.19 % | 8.70 % |
| Literates | 2,389,544 | 1,688,844 |
| Male Literates | 1,309,767 | 902,010 |
| Female Literates | 1,079,777 | 786,834 |
| Average Literacy | 78.53 % | 86.91 % |
| Male Literacy | 84.78 % | 90.51 % |
| Female Literacy | 72.09 % | 83.12 % |
City/Metros in Hugli District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Hugli District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dankuni (Urban Agglomeration) | 249,015 | 127,099 | 121,916 |
| Cities inside Hugli District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serampore (Municipality) | 181,842 | 93,694 | 88,148 |
| Hugli and Chinsurah (Municipality) | 177,259 | 88,844 | 88,415 |
| Chandannagar (Municipal Corporation) | 166,867 | 84,009 | 82,858 |
| Uttarpara Kotrung (Municipality) | 159,147 | 81,410 | 77,737 |
| Rishra (Municipality) | 124,577 | 66,606 | 57,971 |
| Baidyabati (Municipality) | 121,110 | 62,485 | 58,625 |
| Champdani (Municipality) | 111,251 | 59,350 | 51,901 |
| Bansberia (Municipality) | 103,920 | 53,760 | 50,160 |
| Bhadreswar (Municipality) | 101,477 | 53,330 | 48,147 |