West Bengal - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
West Bengal is a state in India with 19 districts, 360 tehsils and 40203 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 91276115, sex ratio is 949.97% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 67.42%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
West Bengal
CapitalKolkata
High CourtCalcutta High Court
Area88752 sq km
State Code18
Census Year2011
Total Population
91276115
Sex Ratio
949.97%
Literacy Rate
67.42%
Districts
19
Villages
40203
Households
20380315
Administrative Overview of West Bengal
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Kolkata |
| High Court | Calcutta High Court |
| Total Area | 88752 |
| Total Districts | 19 |
| Total Tehsils | 360 |
| Total Villages | 40203 |
| Total Households | 20380315 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of West Bengal - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 10581466 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 5410396 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 5171070 |
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Religion Population in West Bengal
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64385546 | 70.54% | |
| Muslim | 24654825 | 27.01% | |
| Sikh | 63523 | 0.07% | |
| Christian | 658618 | 0.72% | |
| Jain | 60141 | 0.07% | |
| Buddhist | 282898 | 0.31% |
Literacy Rate in West Bengal
Workers in West Bengal
Districts List in West Bengal
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in West Bengal state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.