West Bengal
West Bengal is an Indian State located in the Eastern region of India. West Bengal state is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of West Bengal is Kolkata. West Bengal is a beautiful state in India, known for its rich culture and arts. It's where the city of Kolkata is, with famous places like Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge, and you can enjoy yummy sweets like rasgulla and sandesh there! The major cities of West Bengal include Kolkata, Howrah, Durgapur, Asansol, Siliguri etc., while the largest city in the state is Kolkata. When it comes to rivers, Ganges, Brahmaputra, Hooghly (distributary) are the main rivers of West Bengal state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of West Bengal is 88,752 km², including 83,626.43 km² of rural area and 5,125.57 km² of urban area. Bengali, English, Nepali are the main languages spoken in West Bengal. West Bengal has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of West Bengal is IN-WB.
List of Districts of West Bengal
For administrative purposes, West Bengal state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 19 districts in West Bengal. South Twenty Four Parganas is the largest district of West Bengal covering area of 9960 km² while Kolkata is the smallest district of West Bengal covering area of 185 km². North Twenty Four Parganas is the most populous whereas Dakshin Dinajpur is the least populous district in West Bengal state.
Here is the complete list of West Bengal districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bankura | 6,882 | 35,96,674 | 522.6 |
| 2 | Barddhaman | 7,024 | 77,17,563 | 1099 |
| 3 | Birbhum | 4,545 | 35,02,404 | 770.6 |
| 4 | Dakshin Dinajpur | 2,219 | 16,76,276 | 755.4 |
| 5 | Darjiling | 3,149 | 18,46,823 | 586.5 |
| 6 | Haora | 1,467 | 48,50,029 | 3306 |
| 7 | Hugli | 3,149 | 55,19,145 | 1753 |
| 8 | Jalpaiguri | 6,227 | 38,72,846 | 621.9 |
| 9 | Koch Bihar | 3,387 | 28,19,086 | 832.3 |
| 10 | Kolkata | 185 | 44,96,694 | 24306 |
| 11 | Maldah | 3,733 | 39,88,845 | 1069 |
| 12 | Murshidabad | 5,324 | 71,03,807 | 1334 |
| 13 | Nadia | 3,927 | 51,67,600 | 1316 |
| 14 | North Twenty Four Parganas | 4,094 | 1,00,09,781 | 2445 |
| 15 | Paschim Medinipur | 9,368 | 59,13,457 | 631.2 |
| 16 | Purba Medinipur | 4,713 | 50,95,875 | 1081 |
| 17 | Puruliya | 6,259 | 29,30,115 | 468.1 |
| 18 | South Twenty Four Parganas | 9,960 | 81,61,961 | 819.5 |
| 19 | Uttar Dinajpur | 3,140 | 30,07,134 | 957.7 |
Population of West Bengal
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in West Bengal State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of West Bengal State is 9,12,76,115, with around 4,68,09,027 males and 4,44,67,088 females.
- About 6,21,83,113 people live in rural areas, including nearly 3,18,44,945 males and 3,03,38,168 females.
- Approximately 2,90,93,002 people live in urban areas, including around 1,49,64,082 males and 1,41,28,920 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,21,83,113 | 2,90,93,002 | 9,12,76,115 |
| Male Population | 3,18,44,945 | 1,49,64,082 | 4,68,09,027 |
| Female Population | 3,03,38,168 | 1,41,28,920 | 4,44,67,088 |
Households in West Bengal
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in West Bengal State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in West Bengal State is approximately 2,03,80,315.
- Out of the total, around 1,38,13,165 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 65,67,150 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 1,38,13,165 |
| Urban Households | 65,67,150 |
| Total Households | 2,03,80,315 |