North Twenty-four Parganas
District in West Bengal
Credit Growth (5-Year) in North Twenty-four Parganas: 134.1%, 2nd highest of 23 districts in West Bengal
MSME Density in North Twenty-four Parganas: 26.0 per 1,000 people, 10th of 23 districts in West Bengal
Women Literacy in North Twenty-four Parganas: 85.5%, 3rd highest of 23 districts in West Bengal
Health Insurance in North Twenty-four Parganas: 30.7%, 9th of 23 districts in West Bengal
North Twenty-four Parganas is a district in West Bengal with a population of 1 Crore spread across 3,843 sq km. Its literacy rate of 84.1% is above the state average of 76.2% and above the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 950.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 40.7% | 32.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 49.8% | 48.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 89.6% | 82.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 955.749 | 953.351 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 90.4% | 82.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 59.4 | 53.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 7.0 | 10.3 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 381 | 194.182 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of North Twenty-four Parganas district?
North Twenty-four Parganas has a population of 1 Crore according to the Census 2011, with a density of 2,605 people per sq km across 3,843 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of North Twenty-four Parganas?
North Twenty-four Parganas has a literacy rate of 84.1%, which is above the West Bengal average of 76.2% and above the national average of 72.9%.
How does North Twenty-four Parganas compare to West Bengal?
North Twenty-four Parganas has a sex ratio of 955 (above state average of 950) and a literacy rate of 84.1% (above state average of 76.2%).
What data sources are used for North Twenty-four Parganas?
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.
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