Uttar Dinajpur
District in West Bengal
Uttar Dinajpur is a district in West Bengal with a population of 30.1 Lakh spread across 3,018 sq km. Its literacy rate of 49.5% is below the state average of 67.4% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 939 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 | 29.3% | 32.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 49.1% | 48.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 79.6% | 82.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 953.112 | 953.351 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 78.3% | 82.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 57.4 | 53.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 12.8% | 10.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 53 | 194.182 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Uttar Dinajpur district?
Uttar Dinajpur has a population of 30.1 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 996 people per sq km across 3,018 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Uttar Dinajpur?
Uttar Dinajpur has a literacy rate of 49.5%, which is below the West Bengal average of 67.4% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Uttar Dinajpur compare to West Bengal?
Uttar Dinajpur has a sex ratio of 939 (below state average of 950) and a literacy rate of 49.5% (below state average of 67.4%).
What data sources are used for Uttar Dinajpur?
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.