Birbhum Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Birbhum district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Birbhum
Birbhum comprises 2,455 villages, of which 2,242 are inhabited and 213 are uninhabited. There are 20 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,17,899, spread across 4,545 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,455(2,242 inhabited • 213 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 20 |
| Households | 8,17,899 |
| Total Area | 4,545 km² |
Birbhum Urban & Rural Population
Birbhum had 4,49,448 people in urban areas (12.8%) and 30,52,956 people in rural areas (87.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 30,52,956 | 87.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,49,448 | 12.8% |
| Total | 35,02,404 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Birbhum
The total population comprises 17,90,920 males (51.1%) and 17,11,484 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 956 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 15,61,976 | 2,28,944 | 17,90,920 |
| 👩 Female | 14,90,980 | 2,20,504 | 17,11,484 |
Literacy Rate in Birbhum
The literacy rate is 61.63%. Male literacy stands at 67.09% while female literacy is 55.91%, indicating a gender gap of 11.18 percentage points. The total literate population is 21,58,447.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 10,25,661 | 1,75,820 | 12,01,481 |
| Literate (Female) | 8,06,705 | 1,50,261 | 9,56,966 |
| Total Literate | 18,32,366 | 3,26,081 | 21,58,447 |
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About Birbhum Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Birbhum in West Bengal has a total population of 35,02,404 with a literacy rate of 61.63% and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Birbhum district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.