Birbhum District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Birbhum, 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 Birbhum District of West Bengal.
In 2011, Birbhum had population of 3,502,404 of which male and female were 1,790,920 and 1,711,484 respectively. In 2001 census, Birbhum had a population of 3,015,422 of which males
were 1,546,633 and remaining 1,468,789 were females. Birbhum District population
constituted 3.84 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Birbhum District was at 3.76
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 16.15 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Birbhum District recorded increase
of 17.99 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Birbhum Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Birbhum in 2011 were 70.68 compared to 70.68 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 76.92 and 64.14 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 70.89 and 51.55 in Birbhum District. Total literate in Birbhum District were 2,158,447 of which male and female were 1,201,481 and 956,966 respectively. In 2001, Birbhum District had 1,553,852 in its district.
Birbhum Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Birbhum, it stood at 956 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 950. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 964 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Birbhum District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.29 % | 2,181,515 |
| Muslims | 37.06 % | 1,298,054 |
| Christian | 0.31 % | 10,906 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 582 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 258 |
| Jain | 0.03 % | 1,152 |
| Others | 0.17 % | 6,051 |
| Not Stated | 0.11 % | 3,886 |
Birbhum Population 2024
What is the population of Birbhum district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Birbhum was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Birbhum 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,502,404 | 35.02 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,980,000 | 39.83 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,020,000 | 40.30 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,060,000 | 40.70 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,100,000 | 41.04 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,130,000 | 41.33 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,150,000 | 41.59 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,180,000 | 41.80 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,190,000 | 41.98 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,210,000 | 42.14 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,220,000 | 42.28 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,230,000 | 42.39 Lakhs |
Birbhum Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35.02 Lakhs | 30.15 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,502,404 | 3,015,422 |
| Male | 1,790,920 | 1,546,633 |
| Female | 1,711,484 | 1,468,789 |
| Population Growth | 16.15% | 17.99% |
| Area Sq. Km | 4,545 | 4,545 |
| Density/km2 | 771 | 663 |
| Proportion to West Bengal Population | 3.84% | 3.76% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 956 | 950 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 959 | 964 |
| Average Literacy | 70.68 | 61.48 |
| Male Literacy | 76.92 | 70.89 |
| Female Literacy | 64.14 | 51.55 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 448,485 | 488,193 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.81% | 16.19% |
Birbhum Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Birbhum. There were total 448,485 children under age of 0-6 against 488,193 of 2001 census. Of total 448,485 male and female were 228,909 and 219,576 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 959 compared to 964 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.81 percent of Birbhum District compared to 16.19 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.38 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Birbhum Houseless Data
In 2011, total 804 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Birbhum district of West Bengal. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,917. This approx 0.083285651798022% of total population of Birbhum district.
Birbhum District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Birbhum district for 2011 is 771 people per sq. km. In 2001, Birbhum district density was at 663 people per sq. km. Birbhum district administers 4,545 square kilometers of areas.
Birbhum District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Birbhum population for 2011 census, 12.83 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 449,448 people lives in urban areas of which males are 228,944 and females are 220,504.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Birbhum district is 963 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Birbhum district was 934 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 47,248 of which males and females were 24,432 and 22,816. This child population figure of Birbhum district is 10.67 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Birbhum district as per census 2011 is 81.07 % of which males and females are 85.97 % and 76.01 % literates respectively.
In actual number 326,081 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 175,820 and 150,261 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 87.17 % population of Birbhum districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Birbhum district population living in rural areas is 3,052,956 of which males and females are 1,561,976 and 1,490,980 respectively.
In rural areas of Birbhum district, sex ratio is 955 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Birbhum district is considered, figure is 962 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 401,237 in rural areas of which males were 204,477 and females were 196,760. The child population comprises 13.09 % of total rural population of Birbhum district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Birbhum district is 69.10 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 75.56 and 62.33 percent respectively.
In total, 1,832,366 people were literate of which males and females were 1,025,661 and 806,705 respectively.
All details regarding Birbhum District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Birbhum District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 87.17 % | 12.83 % |
| Total Population | 3,052,956 | 449,448 |
| Male Population | 1,561,976 | 228,944 |
| Female Population | 1,490,980 | 220,504 |
| Sex Ratio | 955 | 963 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 962 | 934 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 401,237 | 47,248 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 204,477 | 24,432 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 196,760 | 22,816 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 13.14 % | 10.51 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 13.09 % | 10.67 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 13.20 % | 10.35 % |
| Literates | 1,832,366 | 326,081 |
| Male Literates | 1,025,661 | 175,820 |
| Female Literates | 806,705 | 150,261 |
| Average Literacy | 69.10 % | 81.07 % |
| Male Literacy | 75.56 % | 85.97 % |
| Female Literacy | 62.33 % | 76.01 % |
City/Metros in Birbhum District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Birbhum District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Birbhum District | |||
| Cities inside Birbhum District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Birbhum District | |||