West Bengal
West Bengal is State located in the Eastern region of India. This article provides infomation about West Bengal's overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its sub-districts.
West Bengal Overview
West Bengal State is established on 1950 and the capital of West Bengal is Kolkata. Total area of West Bengal is 88,752 km² including 83,626 km² rural area and 5,126 km² urban area. Bengali, English are the official language of West Bengal, which is spoken by the majority of the population. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard, The ISO code of West Bengal is IN-WB.
West Bengal State is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. South Twenty Four Parganas is the largest district of West Bengal which covers area of 9960 km² while Kolkata is the smallest district of West Bengal which covers area of 185 km². North Twenty Four Parganas is the most populated whereas Dakshin Dinajpur is the least populous district in West Bengal State.
Population of West Bengal
As of the 2011 census, West Bengal has a population of approximately 91,276,115 peoples which is divided into urban population of 29,093,002 and rular population of 62,183,113. The population density in West Bengal region is about 1,028 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46,809,027 | 44,467,088 | 91,276,115 |
| Rural | 31,844,945 | 30,338,168 | 62,183,113 |
| Urban | 14,964,082 | 14,128,920 | 29,093,002 |
Household in West Bengal
There are about 20,380,315 houses in the district, including 6,567,150 urban houses and 13,813,165 rural houses. The average household size is about 4 people per house.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 20,380,315 |
| Rural | 13,813,165 |
| Urban | 6,567,150 |
List Of District in West Bengal
As per 2011 stats, there are 19 districts in West Bengal. Here is the list of all West Bengal districts along with area & population information.
| District | Area (km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bankura | 6,882 | 3,596,674 |
| Barddhaman | 7,024 | 7,717,563 |
| Birbhum | 4,545 | 3,502,404 |
| Dakshin Dinajpur | 2,219 | 1,676,276 |
| Darjiling | 3,149 | 1,846,823 |
| Haora | 1,467 | 4,850,029 |
| Hugli | 3,149 | 5,519,145 |
| Jalpaiguri | 6,227 | 3,872,846 |
| Koch Bihar | 3,387 | 2,819,086 |
| Kolkata | 185 | 4,496,694 |
| Maldah | 3,733 | 3,988,845 |
| Murshidabad | 5,324 | 7,103,807 |
| Nadia | 3,927 | 5,167,600 |
| North Twenty Four Parganas | 4,094 | 10,009,781 |
| Paschim Medinipur | 9,368 | 5,913,457 |
| Purba Medinipur | 4,713 | 5,095,875 |
| Puruliya | 6,259 | 2,930,115 |
| South Twenty Four Parganas | 9,960 | 8,161,961 |
| Uttar Dinajpur | 3,140 | 3,007,134 |
Frequently Asked Question About West Bengal
How many villages are there in West Bengal ?
There are 40203 villages in the West Bengal.
What is the population of West Bengal ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of West Bengal is 91,276,115
How many town or city are there in West Bengal ?
There are 909 town or city in the West Bengal.
How many district in West Bengal ?
There are 19 district in West Bengal .
Which is the largest district in West Bengal
South Twenty Four Parganas is the largest district in West Bengal .
Which is the smallest district in West Bengal ?
Kolkata is the smallest district in West Bengal.
Which is the most populated district in West Bengal
North Twenty Four Parganas is the most populated district in West Bengal .
Which is the least populated district in West Bengal ?
Dakshin Dinajpur is the least populated district in West Bengal.