Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for West Bengal.
Total Population
9,12,76,115
Male
4,68,09,027
51.3%
Female
4,44,67,088
48.7%
Sex Ratio
950
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
67.42%
Density
1028
per km²
Administrative Details of West Bengal
West Bengal comprises 40,203 villages, of which 37,469 are inhabited and 2,734 are uninhabited. There are 909 urban towns in West Bengal. The total number of households stands at 2,03,80,315, spread across 88,752 square kilometers.
Villages
40,203(37,469 inhabited • 2,734 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
909
Households
2,03,80,315
Total Area
88,752 km²
West Bengal Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, West Bengal had 2,90,93,002 people in urban areas (31.9%) and 6,21,83,113 people in rural areas (68.1%).
Area Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
6,21,83,113
68.1%
🏙️ Urban
2,90,93,002
31.9%
Total
9,12,76,115
100%
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Rural Population6,21,83,113
Urban Population2,90,93,002
Gender Distribution in West Bengal
The total population of West Bengal comprises 4,68,09,027 males (51.3%) and 4,44,67,088 females (48.7%). The sex ratio in West Bengal is 950 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
3,18,44,945
1,49,64,082
4,68,09,027
👩 Female
3,03,38,168
1,41,28,920
4,44,67,088
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Male Population4,68,09,027
51.3% of total
Female Population4,44,67,088
48.7% of total
Literacy Rate in West Bengal
The literacy rate in West Bengal is 67.42% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 72.25% while female literacy is 62.34%, indicating a gender gap of 9.91 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,15,38,281.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
2,18,48,197
1,19,70,613
3,38,18,810
Literate (Female)
1,73,65,582
1,03,53,889
2,77,19,471
Total Literate
3,92,13,779
2,23,24,502
6,15,38,281
Literacy rates by gender.
Male Literacy Rate72.25%
Female Literacy Rate62.34%
West Bengal District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
West Bengal has 19 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
According to Census 2011, West Bengal has a total population of 9,12,76,115. This includes 6,21,83,113 people in rural areas and 2,90,93,002 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of West Bengal?▼
West Bengal has 4,68,09,027 males (51.3%) and 4,44,67,088 females (48.7%).
What is the sex ratio of West Bengal?▼
The sex ratio of West Bengal is 950 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 950 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in West Bengal?▼
West Bengal has an overall literacy rate of 67.42%. The male literacy rate is 72.25% and the female literacy rate is 62.34%. Total literate population is 6,15,38,281.
What is the total area of West Bengal?▼
West Bengal covers a total area of 88,752 square kilometers with a population density of 1028 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in West Bengal?▼
West Bengal comprises 19 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in West Bengal?▼
West Bengal has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 2,14,63,270 (23.51% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 52,96,953 (5.8% of total).
About West Bengal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, West Bengal has a total population of 9,12,76,115 with a literacy rate of 67.42% and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1000 males.
West Bengal comprises 19 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for West Bengal including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.