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 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.