South Twenty Four Parganas Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of South Twenty Four Parganas
South Twenty Four Parganas comprises 2,042 villages, of which 1,994 are inhabited and 48 are uninhabited. There are 118 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 17,81,221, spread across 9,960 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,042(1,994 inhabited • 48 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 118 |
| Households | 17,81,221 |
| Total Area | 9,960 km² |
South Twenty Four Parganas Urban & Rural Population
South Twenty Four Parganas had 20,87,773 people in urban areas (25.6%) and 60,74,188 people in rural areas (74.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 60,74,188 | 74.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 20,87,773 | 25.6% |
| Total | 81,61,961 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in South Twenty Four Parganas
The total population comprises 41,73,778 males (51.1%) and 39,88,183 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 956 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 31,09,219 | 10,64,559 | 41,73,778 |
| 👩 Female | 29,64,969 | 10,23,214 | 39,88,183 |
Literacy Rate in South Twenty Four Parganas
The literacy rate is 67.77%. Male literacy stands at 72.91% while female literacy is 62.39%, indicating a gender gap of 10.52 percentage points. The total literate population is 55,31,657.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 22,16,852 | 8,26,425 | 30,43,277 |
| Literate (Female) | 17,70,026 | 7,18,354 | 24,88,380 |
| Total Literate | 39,86,878 | 15,44,779 | 55,31,657 |
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About South Twenty Four Parganas Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, South Twenty Four Parganas in West Bengal has a total population of 81,61,961 with a literacy rate of 67.77% and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for South Twenty Four Parganas district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.