Barddhaman Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barddhaman District has a population of 77.18 Lac (77,17,563) with 39.67 Lac (39,66,889) males and 37.51 Lac (37,50,674) females.The sex ratio in Barddhaman is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barddhaman District is 8.32 Lac (8,32,033) which is 10.78% of Barddhaman District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barddhaman District is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Barddhaman District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Barddhaman Population Census 2011
- Barddhaman 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
Barddhaman Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barddhaman District current estimated population is projected to be 84.01 Lac (84,01,054), indicating a 8.86% increased from Barddhaman 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 42.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 41.09 Lac.
Barddhaman Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barddhaman District estimated population is projected to be 84.41 Lac (84,41,358), projecting a 9.38% increased from Barddhaman 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 41.31 Lac.
Barddhaman Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barddhaman District, with a total Hindu population of 60.08 Lac (60,08,472), accounting for 77.85% of the Barddhaman District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.90 Lac (30,89,560), and the Hindu female population is around 29.19 Lac (29,18,912).
Barddhaman Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barddhaman District, with a total Muslim population of 16.00 Lac (15,99,764), accounting for 20.73% of the Barddhaman District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.22 Lac (8,21,958), and the Muslim female population is around 7.78 Lac (7,77,806).
Barddhaman Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60,08,472 | 77.85% |
| Muslim | 15,99,764 | 20.73% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 44,968 | 0.58% |
| Religion not stated | 23,188 | 0.3% |
| Christian | 21,220 | 0.27% |
| Sikh | 16,675 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 1,674 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 1,602 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarddhaman Urban Population
The Urban population of Barddhaman District is 30.78 Lac (30,78,299), with 15.93 Lac (15,93,102) being males and 14.85 Lac (14,85,197) being females, making up 39.89% of the Barddhaman total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Barddhaman Rural Population
The Rural population of Barddhaman District is 46.39 Lac (46,39,264), with 23.74 Lac (23,73,787) being males and 22.65 Lac (22,65,477) being females, making up 60.11% of the Barddhaman total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Barddhaman Literacy Rate
Barddhaman District has a literacy rate of 76.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barddhaman District is 82.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barddhaman District is 69.63 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Barddhaman District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.54%, while in the rural regions of Barddhaman District, it is around 72.65%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barddhaman
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.21 | 82.42 | 69.63 |
| Urban Area | 81.54 | 87.31 | 75.34 |
| Rural Area | 72.65 | 79.12 | 65.86 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barddhaman
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.5 | 83.15 | 69.46 |
| Muslim | 75.2 | 79.62 | 70.51 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 60.56 | 72.01 | 49.15 |
| Religion not stated | 79.28 | 85.73 | 72.56 |
Barddhaman Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barddhaman District is 21.16 Lac (21,15,719) with 10.80 Lac (10,79,584) males and 10.36 Lac (10,36,135) females, which is 27.41% of Barddhaman District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Barddhaman Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barddhaman District is 4.89 Lac (4,89,447) with 2.44 Lac (2,43,581) males and 2.46 Lac (2,45,866) females, which is 6.34% of Barddhaman District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barddhaman
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 946 |
| Urban Area | 933 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barddhaman
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Muslim | 947 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1002 |
| Religion not stated | 951 |
Barddhaman Area & Households
The Total Area of Barddhaman District is 7,024 Square KM, with a population density of 1,099 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barddhaman District are 96 and the Total Number of Villages in Barddhaman District are 2,502.The Total Number of households in Barddhaman District are 17.31 Lac(17,30,927).
Barddhaman Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barddhaman District, there are about 29.11 Lac (29,11,251) workers, making up nearly 37.72% of the Barddhaman District total population. Out of these, around 22.93 Lac (22,93,083) are male workers, and about 6.18 Lac (6,18,168) are female workers.
Barddhaman - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Barddhaman district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 15,28,283, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 77,17,563 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 40.65% 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 16.53%.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.
Barddhaman District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 15,28,283 to 77,17,563.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 40.65%.
- 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 | 15.28 Lac | --- | --- | 7.63 Lac | 7.66 Lac |
| 1911 | 15.34 Lac | 5.59 k | 0.365442788 | 7.68 Lac | 7.66 Lac |
| 1921 | 14.35 Lac | -99.10 k | -6.460921018 | 7.30 Lac | 7.04 Lac |
| 1931 | 15.76 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 9.822368247 | 8.15 Lac | 7.61 Lac |
| 1941 | 18.91 Lac | 3.15 Lac | 19.99322203 | 9.99 Lac | 8.92 Lac |
| 1951 | 21.92 Lac | 3.01 Lac | 15.91631997 | 11.61 Lac | 10.31 Lac |
| 1961 | 30.83 Lac | 8.91 Lac | 40.65215407 | 16.59 Lac | 14.24 Lac |
| 1971 | 39.16 Lac | 8.34 Lac | 27.04056326 | 20.76 Lac | 18.40 Lac |
| 1981 | 48.35 Lac | 9.19 Lac | 23.47224613 | 25.49 Lac | 22.87 Lac |
| 1991 | 60.51 Lac | 12.15 Lac | 25.1317371 | 31.87 Lac | 28.64 Lac |
| 2001 | 68.96 Lac | 8.45 Lac | 13.96404161 | 35.88 Lac | 33.07 Lac |
| 2011 | 77.18 Lac | 8.22 Lac | 11.92150433 | 39.67 Lac | 37.51 Lac |
Barddhaman - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84.01 Lac (84,01,054) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 84.41 Lac (84,41,358) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 84.74 Lac (84,74,342) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 85.02 Lac (85,02,025) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 85.30 Lac (85,29,708) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 85.57 Lac (85,57,391) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 85.85 Lac (85,85,074) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 86.04 Lac (86,04,090) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 86.17 Lac (86,16,964) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 86.30 Lac (86,29,838) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 86.43 Lac (86,42,712) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 86.56 Lac (86,55,586) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 86.68 Lac (86,68,375) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barddhaman District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 86.68 Lac (86,68,375), with a male population of 43.96 Lac (43,95,601) and a female population of 42.73 Lac (42,72,555). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Barddhaman District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.