Nadia district in south‑central West Bengal had a population of 51,67,600 as per the 2011 Census, up from 46,04,827 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 12.22%. The district covers 3,927 sq km and has a population density of 1,316 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 947 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is 960, and the total literacy rate is 74.97%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 71.00%. Hindus form the majority, Muslims are the main minority with over one‑quarter share, and nearly three‑quarters of residents live in rural areas.
Quick Overview — Nadia Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
51,67,600 |
| Male Population |
26,53,768 |
| Female Population |
25,13,832 |
| Area |
3,927 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,316 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
12.22% |
| Sex Ratio |
947 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
960 |
| Total Literacy Rate |
74.97% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
78.75% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
71.00% |
| Total Households |
12,32,282 |
- Nadia’s population increased from 46,04,827 in 2001 to 51,67,600 in 2011, a decadal growth of 12.22%.
- The district’s area is 3,927 sq km, with a population density of 1,316 persons per sq km.
- The literacy rate is 74.97%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 71.00%.
- Rural residents form 72.16% of the population, while 27.84% live in urban areas.
Population of Nadia
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
51,67,600 |
46,04,827 |
| Male Population |
26,53,768 |
23,66,853 |
| Female Population |
25,13,832 |
22,37,974 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
12.22% |
19.54% |
| Population Density |
1,316 persons/sq km |
1,173 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
38,51,002 |
— |
| 2001 |
46,04,827 |
19.54% |
| 2011 |
51,67,600 |
12.22% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 51,67,600 |
| 2021 | 58,00,000 |
| 2022 | 58,60,000 |
| 2023 | 59,20,000 |
| 2024 | 59,80,000 |
| 2025 | 60,40,000 |
| 2026 | 61,00,000 |
| 2027 | 61,60,000 |
Literacy Rate in Nadia
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
74.97% |
69.20% |
| Male Literacy |
78.75% |
73.85% |
| Female Literacy |
71.00% |
64.26% |
- Overall literacy rose from 69.20% in 2001 to 74.97% in 2011.
- Male literacy increased to 78.75%, while female literacy reached 71.00%.
- The male–female literacy gap narrowed but was still nearly 8 percentage points in 2011.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
947 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
960 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
5,25,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
10.16% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
36,00,000 |
69.60% |
| Muslim |
13,80,000 |
26.70% |
| Christian |
20,000 |
0.39% |
| Sikh |
3,000 |
0.06% |
| Buddhist |
2,000 |
0.04% |
| Jain |
2,000 |
0.04% |
| Other Religions |
3,000 |
0.06% |
| Religion Not Stated |
57,600 |
1.11% |
Nadia is a Hindu‑majority district, with Hindus forming just under 70% of the population. Muslims are the main minority at about 26–27%, giving the district one of the higher Muslim shares in south‑central West Bengal. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other religions together account for a small fraction, and just over one percent of people did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15,46,000 |
29.93% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
1,40,000 |
2.72% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
37,30,000 |
72.16% |
| Urban Population |
14,37,600 |
27.84% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
12,32,282 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
19,50,000 |
| Male Workers |
13,00,000 |
| Female Workers |
6,50,000 |
| Main Workers |
13,80,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
5,70,000 |
| Non-Workers |
32,17,600 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Sub-divisions |
4 |
| Blocks |
17 |
| Municipalities |
10 |
| Gram Panchayats |
187 |
| Inhabited Villages |
1,216 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Krishnanagar |
1,53,062 |
| Nabadwip |
1,25,543 |
| Kalyani |
1,00,575 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Bengali |
86.00% |
| Hindi |
6.00% |
| Urdu |
6.00% |
| Other Languages |
2.00% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
12,32,282 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Nadia district? — Nadia district has a population of 51,67,600 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Nadia? — The sex ratio in Nadia is 947 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Nadia? — The overall literacy rate is 74.97%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 71.00%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in Nadia? — Children aged 0–6 years form 10.16% of the district’s population.
- Which religion has the largest following in Nadia? — Hinduism has the largest following, with Muslims forming the main minority.
- What proportion of Nadia’s population is rural? — Rural residents account for 72.16% of the population and urban residents 27.84%.
- How many households are there in Nadia? — There are 12,32,282 households in Nadia district.
- How many administrative units are in Nadia? — The district has 4 sub‑divisions, 17 blocks, 10 municipalities and 187 gram panchayats.