Kolkata Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kolkata district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Kolkata
Kolkata comprises 0 villages, of which 0 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 10,24,928, spread across 185 square kilometers.
| Villages | 0(0 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 10,24,928 |
| Total Area | 185 km² |
Kolkata Urban & Rural Population
Kolkata had 44,96,694 people in urban areas (100.0%) and 0 people in rural areas (0.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 0 | 0.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 44,96,694 | 100.0% |
| Total | 44,96,694 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kolkata
The total population comprises 23,56,766 males (52.4%) and 21,39,928 females (47.6%). The sex ratio is 908 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 0 | 23,56,766 | 23,56,766 |
| 👩 Female | 0 | 21,39,928 | 21,39,928 |
Literacy Rate in Kolkata
The literacy rate is 79.8%. Male literacy stands at 81.76% while female literacy is 77.63%, indicating a gender gap of 4.13 percentage points. The total literate population is 35,88,137.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 0 | 19,26,915 | 19,26,915 |
| Literate (Female) | 0 | 16,61,222 | 16,61,222 |
| Total Literate | 0 | 35,88,137 | 35,88,137 |
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About Kolkata Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kolkata in West Bengal has a total population of 44,96,694 with a literacy rate of 79.8% and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kolkata district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.