Bankura Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bankura District has a population of 35.97 Lac (35,96,674) with 18.38 Lac (18,38,095) males and 17.59 Lac (17,58,579) females.The sex ratio in Bankura is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bankura District is 4.19 Lac (4,18,650) which is 11.64% of Bankura District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bankura District is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bankura District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Bankura Population Census 2011
- Bankura Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Bankura Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bankura District current estimated population is projected to be 39.15 Lac (39,15,207), indicating a 8.86% increased from Bankura 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 19.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.27 Lac.
Bankura Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bankura District estimated population is projected to be 39.34 Lac (39,33,990), projecting a 9.38% increased from Bankura 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.37 Lac.
Bankura Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bankura District, with a total Hindu population of 30.34 Lac (30,33,581), accounting for 84.34% of the Bankura District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.53 Lac (15,53,351), and the Hindu female population is around 14.80 Lac (14,80,230).
Bankura Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bankura District, with a total Muslim population of 2.90 Lac (2,90,450), accounting for 8.08% of the Bankura District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.49 Lac (1,49,303), and the Muslim female population is around 1.41 Lac (1,41,147).
Bankura Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 30,33,581 | 84.34% |
| Muslim | 2,90,450 | 8.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,60,694 | 7.25% |
| Religion not stated | 4,534 | 0.13% |
| Christian | 3,865 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 2,904 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 386 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 260 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBankura Urban Population
The Urban population of Bankura District is 3.00 Lac (2,99,773), with 1.52 Lac (1,52,318) being males and 1.47 Lac (1,47,455) being females, making up 8.33% of the Bankura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Bankura Rural Population
The Rural population of Bankura District is 32.97 Lac (32,96,901), with 16.86 Lac (16,85,777) being males and 16.11 Lac (16,11,124) being females, making up 91.67% of the Bankura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Bankura Literacy Rate
Bankura District has a literacy rate of 70.26% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bankura District is 80.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bankura District is 60.05 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bankura District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.42%, while in the rural regions of Bankura District, it is around 68.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bankura
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.26 | 80.05 | 60.05 |
| Urban Area | 84.42 | 90.15 | 78.5 |
| Rural Area | 68.93 | 79.1 | 58.31 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bankura
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.2 | 80.87 | 61.07 |
| Muslim | 66.84 | 74.31 | 58.93 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 62.64 | 76.14 | 49.41 |
| Religion not stated | 68.15 | 79.58 | 56.67 |
Bankura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bankura District is 11.74 Lac (11,74,447) with 5.93 Lac (5,93,440) males and 5.81 Lac (5,81,007) females, which is 32.65% of Bankura District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Bankura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bankura District is 3.69 Lac (3,68,690) with 1.83 Lac (1,83,467) males and 1.85 Lac (1,85,223) females, which is 10.25% of Bankura District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bankura
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 |
| Urban Area | 969 |
| Rural Area | 956 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bankura
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 953 |
| Muslim | 946 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1014 |
| Religion not stated | 984 |
Bankura Area & Households
The Total Area of Bankura District is 6,882 Square KM, with a population density of 523 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bankura District are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Bankura District are 3,823.The Total Number of households in Bankura District are 7.67 Lac(7,66,902).
Bankura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bankura District, there are about 14.66 Lac (14,66,220) workers, making up nearly 40.77% of the Bankura District total population. Out of these, around 10.51 Lac (10,50,822) are male workers, and about 4.15 Lac (4,15,398) are female workers.
Bankura - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Bankura district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 11,16,411, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 35,96,674 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 26.17% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 11.69%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Bankura District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 11,16,411 to 35,96,674.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 26.17%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 11.16 Lac | --- | --- | 5.49 Lac | 5.67 Lac |
| 1911 | 11.39 Lac | 22.26 k | 1.993799774 | 5.63 Lac | 5.76 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.20 Lac | -1.19 Lac | -10.42698938 | 5.09 Lac | 5.11 Lac |
| 1931 | 11.12 Lac | 91.78 k | 8.998559721 | 5.57 Lac | 5.55 Lac |
| 1941 | 12.90 Lac | 1.78 Lac | 16.00392545 | 6.52 Lac | 6.38 Lac |
| 1951 | 13.19 Lac | 29.62 k | 2.296687448 | 6.66 Lac | 6.53 Lac |
| 1961 | 16.65 Lac | 3.45 Lac | 26.17029711 | 8.40 Lac | 8.24 Lac |
| 1971 | 20.31 Lac | 3.67 Lac | 22.02001426 | 10.37 Lac | 9.94 Lac |
| 1981 | 23.75 Lac | 3.44 Lac | 16.92611516 | 12.09 Lac | 11.66 Lac |
| 1991 | 28.05 Lac | 4.30 Lac | 18.11720071 | 14.38 Lac | 13.68 Lac |
| 2001 | 31.93 Lac | 3.88 Lac | 13.81893111 | 16.36 Lac | 15.57 Lac |
| 2011 | 35.97 Lac | 4.04 Lac | 12.6532287 | 18.38 Lac | 17.59 Lac |
Bankura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.15 Lac (39,15,207) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 39.34 Lac (39,33,990) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 39.49 Lac (39,49,362) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 39.62 Lac (39,62,263) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 39.75 Lac (39,75,164) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 39.88 Lac (39,88,066) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 40.01 Lac (40,00,967) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 40.10 Lac (40,09,829) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 40.16 Lac (40,15,829) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 40.22 Lac (40,21,829) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 40.28 Lac (40,27,828) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 40.34 Lac (40,33,828) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 40.40 Lac (40,39,789) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bankura District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 40.40 Lac (40,39,789), with a male population of 20.37 Lac (20,36,743) and a female population of 20.03 Lac (20,03,274). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Bankura District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.