Maldah District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Maldah is a district in West Bengal, India, with 16 tehsils and 1613 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 3988845, sex ratio is 94.43% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 52.31%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Maldah
StateWest Bengal
Area3733.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayMalda Town Railway Station
Nearest AirportBagdogra Airport
District Code332
Census Year2011
Total Population
3988845
Sex Ratio
94.43%
Literacy Rate
52.31%
Total Tehsils
16
Total Villages
1613
Households
846991
Administrative Overview of Maldah
| District | Maldah |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 3733.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 16 |
| Total Villages | 1613 |
| Total Households | 846991 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Malda Town Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Bagdogra Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 25, 88 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Maldah - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 609040 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 312340 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 296700 |
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Religion Population in Maldah
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1914352 | 47.99% | |
| Muslim | 2045151 | 51.27% | |
| Sikh | 747 | 0.02% | |
| Christian | 13209 | 0.33% | |
| Jain | 639 | 0.02% | |
| Buddhist | 359 | 0.01% |
Literacy Rate in Maldah
Workers in Maldah
Tehsils List in Maldah
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Maldah district. 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.