Hugli Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Hugli district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Hugli
Hugli comprises 1,866 villages, of which 1,842 are inhabited and 24 are uninhabited. There are 77 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 12,87,423, spread across 3,149 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,866(1,842 inhabited • 24 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 77 |
| Households | 12,87,423 |
| Total Area | 3,149 km² |
Hugli Urban & Rural Population
Hugli had 21,28,499 people in urban areas (38.6%) and 33,90,646 people in rural areas (61.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 33,90,646 | 61.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 21,28,499 | 38.6% |
| Total | 55,19,145 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Hugli
The total population comprises 28,14,653 males (51.0%) and 27,04,492 females (49.0%). The sex ratio is 961 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 17,22,945 | 10,91,708 | 28,14,653 |
| 👩 Female | 16,67,701 | 10,36,791 | 27,04,492 |
Literacy Rate in Hugli
The literacy rate is 73.9%. Male literacy stands at 78.58% while female literacy is 69.02%, indicating a gender gap of 9.56 percentage points. The total literate population is 40,78,388.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 13,09,767 | 9,02,010 | 22,11,777 |
| Literate (Female) | 10,79,777 | 7,86,834 | 18,66,611 |
| Total Literate | 23,89,544 | 16,88,844 | 40,78,388 |
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About Hugli Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Hugli in West Bengal has a total population of 55,19,145 with a literacy rate of 73.9% and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Hugli district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.