Jalpaiguri Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri comprises 733 villages, of which 718 are inhabited and 15 are uninhabited. There are 39 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,68,326, spread across 6,227 square kilometers.
| Villages | 733(718 inhabited • 15 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 39 |
| Households | 8,68,326 |
| Total Area | 6,227 km² |
Jalpaiguri Urban & Rural Population
Jalpaiguri had 10,60,351 people in urban areas (27.4%) and 28,12,495 people in rural areas (72.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 28,12,495 | 72.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 10,60,351 | 27.4% |
| Total | 38,72,846 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jalpaiguri
The total population comprises 19,83,064 males (51.2%) and 18,89,782 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 953 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 14,37,286 | 5,45,778 | 19,83,064 |
| 👩 Female | 13,75,209 | 5,14,573 | 18,89,782 |
Literacy Rate in Jalpaiguri
The literacy rate is 64.52%. Male literacy stands at 70.43% while female literacy is 58.32%, indicating a gender gap of 12.11 percentage points. The total literate population is 24,98,780.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 9,72,356 | 4,24,266 | 13,96,622 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,43,948 | 3,58,210 | 11,02,158 |
| Total Literate | 17,16,304 | 7,82,476 | 24,98,780 |
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About Jalpaiguri Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jalpaiguri in West Bengal has a total population of 38,72,846 with a literacy rate of 64.52% and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jalpaiguri district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.