Nadia Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Nadia district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Nadia
Nadia comprises 1,307 villages, of which 1,216 are inhabited and 91 are uninhabited. There are 65 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 12,32,282, spread across 3,927 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,307(1,216 inhabited • 91 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 65 |
| Households | 12,32,282 |
| Total Area | 3,927 km² |
Nadia Urban & Rural Population
Nadia had 14,38,873 people in urban areas (27.8%) and 37,28,727 people in rural areas (72.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 37,28,727 | 72.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 14,38,873 | 27.8% |
| Total | 51,67,600 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Nadia
The total population comprises 26,53,768 males (51.4%) and 25,13,832 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 947 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 19,21,112 | 7,32,656 | 26,53,768 |
| 👩 Female | 18,07,615 | 7,06,217 | 25,13,832 |
Literacy Rate in Nadia
The literacy rate is 67.35%. Male literacy stands at 70.8% while female literacy is 63.72%, indicating a gender gap of 7.08 percentage points. The total literate population is 34,80,555.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 12,81,436 | 5,97,430 | 18,78,866 |
| Literate (Female) | 10,72,650 | 5,29,039 | 16,01,689 |
| Total Literate | 23,54,086 | 11,26,469 | 34,80,555 |
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About Nadia Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Nadia in West Bengal has a total population of 51,67,600 with a literacy rate of 67.35% and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Nadia district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.