Barddhaman Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Barddhaman district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Barddhaman
Barddhaman comprises 2,502 villages, of which 2,418 are inhabited and 84 are uninhabited. There are 96 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 17,30,927, spread across 7,024 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,502(2,418 inhabited • 84 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 96 |
| Households | 17,30,927 |
| Total Area | 7,024 km² |
Barddhaman Urban & Rural Population
Barddhaman had 30,78,299 people in urban areas (39.9%) and 46,39,264 people in rural areas (60.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 46,39,264 | 60.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 30,78,299 | 39.9% |
| Total | 77,17,563 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Barddhaman
The total population comprises 39,66,889 males (51.4%) and 37,50,674 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 945 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 23,73,787 | 15,93,102 | 39,66,889 |
| 👩 Female | 22,65,477 | 14,85,197 | 37,50,674 |
Literacy Rate in Barddhaman
The literacy rate is 67.99%. Male literacy stands at 73.56% while female literacy is 62.1%, indicating a gender gap of 11.46 percentage points. The total literate population is 52,47,208.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 16,71,556 | 12,46,484 | 29,18,040 |
| Literate (Female) | 13,26,721 | 10,02,447 | 23,29,168 |
| Total Literate | 29,98,277 | 22,48,931 | 52,47,208 |
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About Barddhaman Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Barddhaman in West Bengal has a total population of 77,17,563 with a literacy rate of 67.99% and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Barddhaman district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.