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West Bengal Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, West Bengal has population of 9.13 Crores, an increase from figure of 8.02 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of West Bengal as per lastest census data is 91,276,115 of which male and female are 46,809,027 and 44,467,088 respectively. In 2001, total population was 80,176,197 in which males were 41,465,985 while females were 38,710,212. The total population growth in this decade was 13.84 percent while in previous decade it was 17.84 percent. The population of West Bengal forms 7.54 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 7.79 percent.

West Bengal Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in West Bengal is 950 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 934 per 1000 males in West Bengal.

West Bengal Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in West Bengal has seen upward trend and is 76.26 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 81.69 percent while female literacy is at 70.54 percent.

West Bengal 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of West Bengal in 2024 ? The last census of West Bengal was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of West Bengal 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 9.13 Crores 91,276,115
2021 10.22 Crores 102,190,000
2022 10.33 Crores 103,250,000
2023 10.42 Crores 104,150,000

West Bengal Religion wise Population 2024

Hinduism is majority religion in state of West Bengal with 70.54 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of West Bengal with approximately 27.01 % following it. In West Bengal state, Christinity is followed by 0.72 %, Jainism by 0.07 %, Sikhism by 0.07 % and Buddhism by 0.07 %. Around 1.03 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.25 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description Percentage
Hindu 70.54 %
Muslim 27.01 %
Other religion 1.03 %
Christian 0.72 %

West Bengal Population Data

Description 2011 2001
Approximate Population 9.13 Crores 8.02 Crore
Actual Population 91,276,115 80,176,197
Male 46,809,027 41,465,985
Female 44,467,088 38,710,212
Population Growth 13.84% 17.84%
Percantage of total Population 7.54% 7.79%
Sex Ratio 950 934
Child Sex Ratio 956 960
Density/km2 1,028 903
Area(Km 2) 88,752 88,752
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 10,581,466 11,414,222
Literacy 76.26 % 68.64 %
Male Literacy 81.69 % 77.02 %
Female Literacy 70.54 % 59.61 %

West Bengal Urban Population

Out of total population of West Bengal, 31.87% people live in urban regions. The urban population of West Bengal increased by 29.72 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of West Bengal was 944 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in West Bengal for Urban regions was 84.78 percent.

West Bengal Rural Population

Of the total population of West Bengal state, around 68.13 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in West Bengal for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 7.68%. In rural regions of West Bengal state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 953. Average literacy rate in West Bengal for rural areas was 72.13 percent.

West Bengal City List


West Bengal Metropolitan Regions

Large Metropolitan Region Population Male Female
Kolkata 14,035,959 7,251,908 6,784,051
Asansol 1,243,414 646,052 597,362
Siliguri 705,579 362,523 343,056
Durgapur 580,990 301,607 279,383

West Bengal State Information

Recently as per West Bengal census data, 89.28% houses are owned while 7.33% were rented. In all, 72.98% couples in West Bengal lived in single family. In 2011, 48.75% of West Bengal population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 2.21% of West Bengal population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in West Bengal. 2.23% of family in West Bengal owned car while 8.52% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of West Bengal, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by West Bengal population. In few months we will also get details of election data for West Bengal.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of West Bengal is Kolkata. The languages spoken in the West Bengal state includes Bengali and English. In total West Bengal (WB) state comprises 19 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for West Bengal state is WB.

What is the population of West Bengal in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of West Bengal was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 10.42 Crores.

Literacy rate of West Bengal has seen upward trend and is 76.26 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of West Bengal from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently West Bengal is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of West Bengal in 2011-2021 is...