Kolkata District, West Bengal
Kolkata District is an administrative district in the state of West Bengal, India. The district headquarters is located at Kolkata. Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and English are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 185 km².
Population of Kolkata District
As per the Census 2011, Kolkata District has a total population of 44,96,694 people, consisting of 23,56,766 males and 21,39,928 females. There are 10,24,928 households in the district with an average population density of 24,306 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,96,694 | 0 | 44,96,694 |
| Male Population | 23,56,766 | 0 | 23,56,766 |
| Female Population | 21,39,928 | 0 | 21,39,928 |
| Total Households | 10,24,928 | 0 | 10,24,928 |
| Population Density | 24,306 / km² | 0 / km² | 24,306 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 35,88,137 literate people and 3,39,323 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,41,932 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,684 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,39,323 | 0 | 3,39,323 |
| Literate Population | 35,88,137 | 0 | 35,88,137 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,08,557 | 0 | 9,08,557 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,41,932 | 0 | 2,41,932 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,684 | 0 | 10,684 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.