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According to the 2011 Census data, West Bengal's population is 9.13 Crores, marking an increase from 8.02 Crores in the 2001 census. The most recent census figures indicate a total population of 91,276,115, with 46,809,027 males and 44,467,088 females. In 2001, the total population was 80,176,197, with 41,465,985 males and 38,710,212 females. The population growth rate in the last decade was 13.84%, compared to 17.84% in the previous decade. West Bengal's population constituted 7.54% of India's total in 2011, down from 7.79% in 2001.

West Bengal Sex Ratio 2024

As of 2024, the sex ratio in West Bengal is 950 females per 1000 males, slightly below the national average of 940. In 2001, the sex ratio was 934 females per 1000 males.

• West Bengal Literacy Rate 2024
  The literacy rate in West Bengal has seen an upward trend, reaching 76.26% in the latest census. Male literacy stands at 81.69%, while female literacy is at 70.54%.
• West Bengal 2023 - 2024 Population
  The 2024 population of West Bengal is not available due to the postponement or cancellation of the 2021 census. However, projections are based on likely population growth rates.
  
• West Bengal Religion wise Population 2024
  In terms of religion, Hinduism is the majority with 70.54% followers, followed by Islam at 27.01%. Other religions, including Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, constitute a smaller percentage, and approximately 1.03% of the population identifies with 'Other Religion,' while 0.25% state 'No Particular Religion.'
  
• West Bengal Population Data
  

West Bengal Urban Population

In urban areas, 31.87% of the population resides, with an urban population growth of 29.72% from 2001 to 2011. The sex ratio in urban regions is 944 females per 1000 males, and the average literacy rate is 84.78%. In rural areas, 68.13% of the population resides, with a growth rate of 7.68% from 2001 to 2011. The female sex ratio in rural regions is 953 per 1000 males, and the average literacy rate is 72.13%.

• West Bengal Rural Population
  Of the total population of West Bengal state, around 68.13 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in West Bengal for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 7.68%. In rural regions of West Bengal state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 953. Average literacy rate in West Bengal for rural areas was 72.13 percent.

West Bengal City List

• Kolkata Population
• Haora Population
• Durgapur Population
• Asansol Population
• Siliguri Population
• Maheshtala Population
• Rajpur Sonarpur Population
• South Dum Dum Population
• Rajarhat Gopalpur Population
• Bhatpara Population

West Bengal Metropolitan Regions

West Bengal State Information

Recent census data indicates that 89.28% of houses in West Bengal are owned, and 7.33% are rented. Additionally, 72.98% of couples live in single-family homes. In 2011, 48.75% of the population had access to banking and non-banking finance corporations, and only 2.21% had internet facilities. However, this is expected to improve in 2021 with the influence of Reliance Jio and Airtel, potentially leading to increased e-commerce penetration by companies like Flipkart and Amazon. A small percentage (2.23%) of families in West Bengal own cars, while 8.52% own two-wheelers. The increase in literacy rates has also led to growing interest in purchasing health and life insurance policies.
The capital and largest city of West Bengal is Kolkata, and the primary languages spoken in the state are Bengali and English. West Bengal comprises 19 districts, with the ISOCODE assigned by the International Organization for Standardization being WB.

Q1: What is the current population of West Bengal?

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What is the population of West Bengal in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of West Bengal was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 10.42 Crores.

Q2: What is the literacy rate of West Bengal?

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Literacy rate of West Bengal has seen upward trend and is 76.26 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of West Bengal from government records and data.

Q3: What is the Sex Ratio of West Bengal?

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As per the latest census data, the current Sex Ratio in West Bengal stands at 950 females per 1000 males. This surpasses the national average of 940. In comparison, the sex ratio in West Bengal was 934 females per 1000 males in the 2001 census.