Kolkata

Kolkata is a district in the West Bengal State of India. Total area of Kolkata is 185 km². As per 2011 stats, Kolkata has a population of 44,96,694 peoples. The district has a population density of 24306 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,24,928 houses in the district.

Most of the districts in india are further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Population of Kolkata District

The population of Kolkata offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Kolkata, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 44,96,694 N/A 44,96,694
Total Male Population 23,56,766 N/A 23,56,766
Total Female Population 21,39,928 N/A 21,39,928
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,39,323 N/A 3,39,323
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,75,564 N/A 1,75,564
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,63,759 N/A 1,63,759
Literate Population 35,88,137 N/A 35,88,137
Literate Male Population 19,26,915 N/A 19,26,915
Literate Female Population 16,61,222 N/A 16,61,222
Illiterate Population 9,08,557 N/A 9,08,557
Illiterate Male Population 4,29,851 N/A 4,29,851
Illiterate Female Population 4,78,706 N/A 4,78,706
Households 10,24,928 N/A 10,24,928

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kolkata. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,41,932 N/A 2,41,932
SC Male Population 1,28,053 N/A 1,28,053
SC Female Population 1,13,879 N/A 1,13,879
Total ST Population 10,684 N/A 10,684
ST Male Population 5,729 N/A 5,729
ST Female Population 4,955 N/A 4,955
Population Density 24,306 / km² N/A 24,306 / km²