Dakshin Dinajpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Dakshin Dinajpur
Dakshin Dinajpur comprises 1,631 villages, of which 1,582 are inhabited and 49 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,96,406, spread across 2,219 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,631(1,582 inhabited • 49 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 3,96,406 |
| Total Area | 2,219 km² |
Dakshin Dinajpur Urban & Rural Population
Dakshin Dinajpur had 2,36,295 people in urban areas (14.1%) and 14,39,981 people in rural areas (85.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,39,981 | 85.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,36,295 | 14.1% |
| Total | 16,76,276 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dakshin Dinajpur
The total population comprises 8,57,199 males (51.1%) and 8,19,077 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 956 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,37,771 | 1,19,428 | 8,57,199 |
| 👩 Female | 7,02,210 | 1,16,867 | 8,19,077 |
Literacy Rate in Dakshin Dinajpur
The literacy rate is 64.65%. Male literacy stands at 69.58% while female literacy is 59.48%, indicating a gender gap of 10.10 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,83,685.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,95,597 | 1,00,877 | 5,96,474 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,95,064 | 92,147 | 4,87,211 |
| Total Literate | 8,90,661 | 1,93,024 | 10,83,685 |
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About Dakshin Dinajpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dakshin Dinajpur in West Bengal has a total population of 16,76,276 with a literacy rate of 64.65% and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dakshin Dinajpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.