Paschim Barddhaman
District in West Bengal
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Paschim Barddhaman: 122.1%, 4th highest of 23 districts in West Bengal
MSME Density in Paschim Barddhaman: 60.0 per 1,000 people, 3rd highest of 23 districts in West Bengal
Women Literacy in Paschim Barddhaman: 73.5%, 14th of 23 districts in West Bengal
Health Insurance in Paschim Barddhaman: 21.8%, 5th lowest of 23 districts in West Bengal
Paschim Barddhaman is a district in West Bengal with a population of 12.6 Lakh spread across 1,548 sq km. Its literacy rate of 75.2% is below the state average of 76.2% and above the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 950.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 37.1% | 32.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 40.2% | 48.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 84.4% | 82.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 934.736 | 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 | 10.0 | 10.3 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | — | 194.182 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Paschim Barddhaman district?
Paschim Barddhaman has a population of 12.6 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 816 people per sq km across 1,548 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Paschim Barddhaman?
Paschim Barddhaman has a literacy rate of 75.2%, which is below the West Bengal average of 76.2% and above the national average of 72.9%.
How does Paschim Barddhaman compare to West Bengal?
Paschim Barddhaman has a sex ratio of 924 (below state average of 950) and a literacy rate of 75.2% (below state average of 76.2%).
What data sources are used for Paschim Barddhaman?
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.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.