Kolkata
District in West Bengal
Kolkata is a district in West Bengal with a population of 45 Lakh spread across 200 sq km. Its literacy rate of 79.8% is above the state average of 67.4% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 950.
Demographics
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 55.4% | 32.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 42.4% | 48.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 97.5% | 82.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 932.76 | 953.351 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | — | 0.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | — | 82.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | 53.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 0.4% | 10.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 2,247 | 194.182 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kolkata district?
Kolkata has a population of 45 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 22,523 people per sq km across 200 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Kolkata?
Kolkata has a literacy rate of 79.8%, which is above the West Bengal average of 67.4% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Kolkata compare to West Bengal?
Kolkata has a sex ratio of 908 (below state average of 950) and a literacy rate of 79.8% (above state average of 67.4%).
What data sources are used for Kolkata?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.