Barddhaman (Burdwan) district in central West Bengal had a population of 77,17,563 as per the 2011 Census, up from 68,95,514 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 11.96%. The district covers 7,024 sq km and has a population density of 1,099 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 945 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is 946, and the total literacy rate is 76.21%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 70.18%. Hindus form the majority, Muslims are the main minority, and the district has a balanced mix of rural villages and urban municipalities.
Quick Overview — Barddhaman Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
77,17,563 |
| Male Population |
39,66,889 |
| Female Population |
37,50,674 |
| Area |
7,024 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,099 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
11.96% |
| Sex Ratio |
945 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
946 |
| Total Literacy Rate |
76.21% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
81.94% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
70.18% |
| Total Households |
17,30,927 |
- Barddhaman’s population increased from 68,95,514 in 2001 to 77,17,563 in 2011, a decadal growth of 11.96%.
- The district spans 7,024 sq km and has a relatively high population density of 1,099 persons per sq km.
- The literacy rate is 76.21%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 70.18%.
- The sex ratio stands at 945, and children aged 0–6 years have a sex ratio of 946.
Population of Barddhaman
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
77,17,563 |
68,95,514 |
| Male Population |
39,66,889 |
35,88,376 |
| Female Population |
37,50,674 |
33,07,138 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
11.96% |
— |
| Population Density |
1,099 persons/sq km |
982 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
61,59,665 |
— |
| 2001 |
68,95,514 |
11.92% |
| 2011 |
77,17,563 |
11.96% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 77,17,563 |
| 2021 | 86,50,000 |
| 2022 | 87,40,000 |
| 2023 | 88,30,000 |
| 2024 | 89,20,000 |
| 2025 | 90,10,000 |
| 2026 | 91,00,000 |
| 2027 | 91,90,000 |
Literacy Rate in Barddhaman
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
76.21% |
69.20% |
| Male Literacy |
81.94% |
76.35% |
| Female Literacy |
70.18% |
61.68% |
- Overall literacy rose from 69.20% in 2001 to 76.21% in 2011.
- Male literacy increased to 81.94%, while female literacy reached 70.18%.
- The literacy gap between males and females narrowed but remained above 11 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
945 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
946 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
8,28,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
10.73% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
57,00,000 |
73.84% |
| Muslim |
19,00,000 |
24.63% |
| Christian |
40,000 |
0.52% |
| Sikh |
7,000 |
0.09% |
| Buddhist |
5,000 |
0.06% |
| Jain |
3,000 |
0.04% |
| Other Religions |
3,000 |
0.04% |
| Religion Not Stated |
59,563 |
0.77% |
Barddhaman is a Hindu‑majority district, with Hindus comprising nearly three‑quarters of the population. Muslims form the main minority at close to one‑quarter of residents. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and followers of other religions together account for a small share, and less than one percent of people did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
20,00,000 |
25.92% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,80,000 |
2.33% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
46,30,000 |
59.99% |
| Urban Population |
30,87,563 |
40.01% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
17,30,927 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
30,50,000 |
| Male Workers |
21,00,000 |
| Female Workers |
9,50,000 |
| Main Workers |
22,00,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
8,50,000 |
| Non-Workers |
46,67,563 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Sub-divisions |
6 |
| Blocks |
31 |
| Municipalities |
16 |
| Gram Panchayats |
277 |
| Villages (total) |
2,418 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Barddhaman (Municipal Town) |
3,14,265 |
| Durgapur (Municipal Corporation) |
5,66,517 |
| Asansol (Municipal Corporation – Barddhaman portion) |
3,33,000 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Bengali |
86.50% |
| Hindi |
7.00% |
| Urdu |
4.00% |
| Other Languages |
2.50% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
17,30,927 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Barddhaman district? — Barddhaman district has a population of 77,17,563 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Barddhaman? — The sex ratio in Barddhaman is 945 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Barddhaman? — The literacy rate is 76.21%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 70.18%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in Barddhaman? — Children aged 0–6 years form about 10.73% of the district’s population.
- Which religion has the largest following in Barddhaman? — Hinduism has the largest following, with Muslims forming the main minority.
- What proportion of Barddhaman’s population is urban? — Urban residents account for about 40% of the population and rural residents for about 60%.
- How many households are there in Barddhaman? — There are 17,30,927 households in Barddhaman district.
- How many administrative units are in Barddhaman? — The district has 6 sub‑divisions, 31 blocks, 16 municipalities and 277 gram panchayats.