North Twenty Four Parganas Population

As per the 2011 Census, North Twenty Four Parganas District has a population of 1.00 Cr (1,00,09,781) with 51.19 Lac (51,19,389) males and 48.90 Lac (48,90,392) females.The sex ratio in North Twenty Four Parganas is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of North Twenty Four Parganas District is 9.58 Lac (9,57,973) which is 9.57% of North Twenty Four Parganas District overall population, Child sex Ratio of North Twenty Four Parganas District is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, North Twenty Four Parganas District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.

North Twenty Four Parganas Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, North Twenty Four Parganas District current estimated population is projected to be 1.09 Cr (1,08,96,278), indicating a 8.86% increased from North Twenty Four Parganas's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 55.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 53.58 Lac.

North Twenty Four Parganas Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, North Twenty Four Parganas District estimated population is projected to be 1.09 Cr (1,09,48,553), projecting a 9.38% increased from North Twenty Four Parganas's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 55.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 53.87 Lac.

North Twenty Four Parganas Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in North Twenty Four Parganas District, with a total Hindu population of 73.53 Lac (73,52,769), accounting for 73.46% of the North Twenty Four Parganas District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 37.56 Lac (37,56,457), and the Hindu female population is around 35.96 Lac (35,96,312).

North Twenty Four Parganas Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in North Twenty Four Parganas District, with a total Muslim population of 25.85 Lac (25,84,684), accounting for 25.82% of the North Twenty Four Parganas District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.27 Lac (13,26,814), and the Muslim female population is around 12.58 Lac (12,57,870).

North Twenty Four Parganas Religion Wise Population

North Twenty Four Parganas Urban Population

The Urban population of North Twenty Four Parganas District is 57.32 Lac (57,32,162), with 29.23 Lac (29,22,835) being males and 28.09 Lac (28,09,327) being females, making up 57.27% of the North Twenty Four Parganas total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

North Twenty Four Parganas Rural Population

The Rural population of North Twenty Four Parganas District is 42.78 Lac (42,77,619), with 21.97 Lac (21,96,554) being males and 20.81 Lac (20,81,065) being females, making up 42.73% of the North Twenty Four Parganas total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

North Twenty Four Parganas Literacy Rate

North Twenty Four Parganas District has a literacy rate of 84.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of North Twenty Four Parganas District is 87.61 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of North Twenty Four Parganas District is 80.34 higher than national average of 64.63%. In North Twenty Four Parganas District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.87%, while in the rural regions of North Twenty Four Parganas District, it is around 77.37%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of North Twenty Four Parganas

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	84.06	87.61	80.34
Urban Area	88.87	91.78	85.84
Rural Area	77.37	81.87	72.61

Literacy Rate by Religion in North Twenty Four Parganas

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	86.94	90.63	83.09
Muslim	75.32	78.55	71.91
Christian	89.34	91.6	87.15
Religion not stated	84.01	88.26	80.02

North Twenty Four Parganas Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in North Twenty Four Parganas District is 21.69 Lac (21,69,084) with 11.15 Lac (11,15,458) males and 10.54 Lac (10,53,626) females, which is 21.67% of North Twenty Four Parganas District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.

North Twenty Four Parganas Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in North Twenty Four Parganas District is 2.65 Lac (2,64,597) with 1.34 Lac (1,34,179) males and 1.30 Lac (1,30,418) females, which is 2.64% of North Twenty Four Parganas District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of North Twenty Four Parganas

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	956
Urban Area	962
Rural Area	948

Sex Ratio by Religion in North Twenty Four Parganas

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	958
Muslim	949
Christian	1028
Religion not stated	1039

North Twenty Four Parganas Area & Households

The Total Area of North Twenty Four Parganas District is 4,094 Square KM, with a population density of 2,445 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in North Twenty Four Parganas District are 107 and the Total Number of Villages in North Twenty Four Parganas District are 1,527.The Total Number of households in North Twenty Four Parganas District are 23.49 Lac(23,48,683).

North Twenty Four Parganas Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In North Twenty Four Parganas District, there are about 35.72 Lac (35,71,624) workers, making up nearly 35.68% of the North Twenty Four Parganas District total population. Out of these, around 29.45 Lac (29,45,189) are male workers, and about 6.26 Lac (6,26,435) are female workers.

North Twenty Four Parganas - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

North Twenty Four Parganas - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

North Twenty Four Parganas Census Frequently Asked Questions