Paschim Medinipur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Paschim Medinipur
Paschim Medinipur comprises 8,694 villages, of which 7,600 are inhabited and 1,094 are uninhabited. There are 19 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 13,01,610, spread across 9,368 square kilometers.
| Villages | 8,694(7,600 inhabited • 1,094 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 19 |
| Households | 13,01,610 |
| Total Area | 9,368 km² |
Paschim Medinipur Urban & Rural Population
Paschim Medinipur had 7,22,686 people in urban areas (12.2%) and 51,90,771 people in rural areas (87.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 51,90,771 | 87.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 7,22,686 | 12.2% |
| Total | 59,13,457 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Paschim Medinipur
The total population comprises 30,07,885 males (50.9%) and 29,05,572 females (49.1%). The sex ratio is 966 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 26,41,721 | 3,66,164 | 30,07,885 |
| 👩 Female | 25,49,050 | 3,56,522 | 29,05,572 |
Literacy Rate in Paschim Medinipur
The literacy rate is 68.97%. Male literacy stands at 75.37% while female literacy is 62.35%, indicating a gender gap of 13.02 percentage points. The total literate population is 40,78,412.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 19,67,008 | 2,99,905 | 22,66,913 |
| Literate (Female) | 15,48,809 | 2,62,690 | 18,11,499 |
| Total Literate | 35,15,817 | 5,62,595 | 40,78,412 |
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About Paschim Medinipur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal has a total population of 59,13,457 with a literacy rate of 68.97% and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Paschim Medinipur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.