South Twenty Four Parganas Population
As per the 2011 Census, South Twenty Four Parganas District has a population of 81.62 Lac (81,61,961) with 41.74 Lac (41,73,778) males and 39.88 Lac (39,88,183) females.The sex ratio in South 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 South Twenty Four Parganas District is 10.26 Lac (10,25,679) which is 12.57% of South Twenty Four Parganas District overall population, Child sex Ratio of South Twenty Four Parganas District is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, South Twenty Four Parganas District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- South Twenty Four Parganas Population Census 2011
- South Twenty Four Parganas 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
South Twenty Four Parganas Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, South Twenty Four Parganas District current estimated population is projected to be 88.85 Lac (88,84,809), indicating a 8.86% increased from South Twenty Four Parganas's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 45.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 43.70 Lac.
South Twenty Four Parganas Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, South Twenty Four Parganas District estimated population is projected to be 89.27 Lac (89,27,435), projecting a 9.38% increased from South Twenty Four Parganas's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 45.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 43.93 Lac.
South Twenty Four Parganas Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in South Twenty Four Parganas District, with a total Hindu population of 51.56 Lac (51,55,545), accounting for 63.17% of the South Twenty Four Parganas District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 26.43 Lac (26,43,378), and the Hindu female population is around 25.12 Lac (25,12,167).
South Twenty Four Parganas Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in South Twenty Four Parganas District, with a total Muslim population of 29.03 Lac (29,03,075), accounting for 35.57% of the South Twenty Four Parganas District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 14.78 Lac (14,78,401), and the Muslim female population is around 14.25 Lac (14,24,674).
South Twenty Four Parganas Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 51,55,545 | 63.17% |
| Muslim | 29,03,075 | 35.57% |
| Christian | 66,498 | 0.81% |
| Religion not stated | 24,529 | 0.3% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6,065 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 2,783 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 2,494 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 972 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSouth Twenty Four Parganas Urban Population
The Urban population of South Twenty Four Parganas District is 20.88 Lac (20,87,773), with 10.65 Lac (10,64,559) being males and 10.23 Lac (10,23,214) being females, making up 25.58% of the South Twenty Four Parganas total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 962 females for every 1000 males.
South Twenty Four Parganas Rural Population
The Rural population of South Twenty Four Parganas District is 60.74 Lac (60,74,188), with 31.09 Lac (31,09,219) being males and 29.65 Lac (29,64,969) being females, making up 74.42% of the South Twenty Four Parganas total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 954 females for every 1000 males.
South Twenty Four Parganas Literacy Rate
South Twenty Four Parganas District has a literacy rate of 77.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of South Twenty Four Parganas District is 83.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of South Twenty Four Parganas District is 71.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In South Twenty Four Parganas District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.67%, while in the rural regions of South Twenty Four Parganas District, it is around 75.68%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of South Twenty Four Parganas
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.51 | 83.35 | 71.4 |
| Urban Area | 82.67 | 86.76 | 78.42 |
| Rural Area | 75.68 | 82.14 | 68.9 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in South Twenty Four Parganas
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.96 | 87.45 | 74.11 |
| Muslim | 70.86 | 75.42 | 66.13 |
| Christian | 81.96 | 86.13 | 77.76 |
| Religion not stated | 78.08 | 83.84 | 72.37 |
South Twenty Four Parganas Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in South Twenty Four Parganas District is 24.64 Lac (24,64,032) with 12.67 Lac (12,66,504) males and 11.98 Lac (11,97,528) females, which is 30.19% of South Twenty Four Parganas District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
South Twenty Four Parganas Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in South Twenty Four Parganas District is 96.98 k (96,976) with 49.20 k (49,195) males and 47.78 k (47,781) females, which is 1.19% of South 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 South Twenty Four Parganas
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 956 |
| Urban Area | 962 |
| Rural Area | 954 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in South Twenty Four Parganas
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 951 |
| Muslim | 964 |
| Christian | 986 |
| Religion not stated | 989 |
South Twenty Four Parganas Area & Households
The Total Area of South Twenty Four Parganas District is 9,960 Square KM, with a population density of 819 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in South Twenty Four Parganas District are 118 and the Total Number of Villages in South Twenty Four Parganas District are 2,042.The Total Number of households in South Twenty Four Parganas District are 17.81 Lac(17,81,221).
South Twenty Four Parganas Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In South Twenty Four Parganas District, there are about 29.64 Lac (29,64,494) workers, making up nearly 36.32% of the South Twenty Four Parganas District total population. Out of these, around 23.57 Lac (23,56,571) are male workers, and about 6.08 Lac (6,07,923) are female workers.
South Twenty Four Parganas - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, South Twenty Four Parganas district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 10,51,060, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 81,61,961 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 34.24% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 20.78%.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.
South Twenty Four Parganas District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 10,51,060 to 81,61,961.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 34.24%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 10.51 Lac | --- | --- | 5.45 Lac | 5.06 Lac |
| 1911 | 11.92 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 13.43053679 | 6.29 Lac | 5.63 Lac |
| 1921 | 12.70 Lac | 77.97 k | 6.539716144 | 6.79 Lac | 5.91 Lac |
| 1931 | 13.82 Lac | 1.12 Lac | 8.823318698 | 7.41 Lac | 6.41 Lac |
| 1941 | 17.14 Lac | 3.32 Lac | 24.01220027 | 9.28 Lac | 7.86 Lac |
| 1951 | 20.87 Lac | 3.73 Lac | 21.77361018 | 11.22 Lac | 9.66 Lac |
| 1961 | 27.29 Lac | 6.42 Lac | 30.74881169 | 14.21 Lac | 13.09 Lac |
| 1971 | 36.64 Lac | 9.35 Lac | 34.24063366 | 19.12 Lac | 17.52 Lac |
| 1981 | 43.88 Lac | 7.24 Lac | 19.76953907 | 22.78 Lac | 21.11 Lac |
| 1991 | 57.15 Lac | 13.27 Lac | 30.23922416 | 29.62 Lac | 27.53 Lac |
| 2001 | 69.07 Lac | 11.92 Lac | 20.85131662 | 35.65 Lac | 33.42 Lac |
| 2011 | 81.62 Lac | 12.55 Lac | 18.17472888 | 41.74 Lac | 39.88 Lac |
South Twenty Four Parganas - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.85 Lac (88,84,809) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 89.27 Lac (89,27,435) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 89.62 Lac (89,62,318) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 89.92 Lac (89,91,595) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 90.21 Lac (90,20,872) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 90.50 Lac (90,50,149) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 90.79 Lac (90,79,426) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 91.00 Lac (90,99,537) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 91.13 Lac (91,13,152) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 91.27 Lac (91,26,767) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 91.40 Lac (91,40,382) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 91.54 Lac (91,53,998) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 91.68 Lac (91,67,524) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that South Twenty Four Parganas District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 91.68 Lac (91,67,524), with a male population of 46.25 Lac (46,24,849) and a female population of 45.43 Lac (45,43,112). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from South Twenty Four Parganas District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.