Bankura Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bankura district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Bankura
Bankura comprises 3,823 villages, of which 3,585 are inhabited and 238 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,66,902, spread across 6,882 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,823(3,585 inhabited • 238 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 7,66,902 |
| Total Area | 6,882 km² |
Bankura Urban & Rural Population
Bankura had 2,99,773 people in urban areas (8.3%) and 32,96,901 people in rural areas (91.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 32,96,901 | 91.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,99,773 | 8.3% |
| Total | 35,96,674 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bankura
The total population comprises 18,38,095 males (51.1%) and 17,58,579 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 957 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 16,85,777 | 1,52,318 | 18,38,095 |
| 👩 Female | 16,11,124 | 1,47,455 | 17,58,579 |
Literacy Rate in Bankura
The literacy rate is 62.08%. Male literacy stands at 70.69% while female literacy is 53.09%, indicating a gender gap of 17.60 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,32,992.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 11,74,375 | 1,24,962 | 12,99,337 |
| Literate (Female) | 8,28,277 | 1,05,378 | 9,33,655 |
| Total Literate | 20,02,652 | 2,30,340 | 22,32,992 |
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About Bankura Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bankura in West Bengal has a total population of 35,96,674 with a literacy rate of 62.08% and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bankura district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.