North Twenty Four Parganas district in southern West Bengal had a population of 1,00,09,781 as per the 2011 Census, up from 89,34,286 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 11.98%. The district covers 4,094 sq km and has a high population density of 2,445 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 955 females for every 1,000 males, the child sex ratio is 956, and the share of children aged 0–6 years is 9.57% of the population. Hindus form the largest group, Muslims are the main minority, and a majority of residents live in urban areas.
Quick Overview — North Twenty Four Parganas Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
1,00,09,781 |
| Male Population |
51,19,389 |
| Female Population |
48,90,392 |
| Area |
4,094 sq km |
| Population Density |
2,445 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
11.98% |
| Sex Ratio |
955 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
956 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Population |
9.57% |
| Urban Population Share |
57.27% |
| Rural Population Share |
42.73% |
| % Share of SC |
21.67% |
- North Twenty Four Parganas’ population increased from 89,34,286 in 2001 to 1,00,09,781 in 2011, a decadal growth of 11.98%.
- The district has an area of 4,094 sq km and a very high population density of 2,445 persons per sq km.
- Children aged 0–6 years account for 9.57% of the district’s population, with a child sex ratio of 956.
- Urban residents constitute 57.27% of the population, while 42.73% live in rural areas.
Population of North Twenty Four Parganas
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
1,00,09,781 |
89,34,286 |
| Male Population |
51,19,389 |
46,38,756 |
| Female Population |
48,90,392 |
42,95,530 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
11.98% |
25.47% |
| Population Density |
2,445 persons/sq km |
2,182 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1991 |
73,44,006 |
— |
| 2001 |
89,34,286 |
25.47% |
| 2011 |
1,00,09,781 |
11.98% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 1,00,09,781 |
| 2021 | 1,12,00,000 |
| 2022 | 1,13,20,000 |
| 2023 | 1,14,40,000 |
| 2024 | 1,15,60,000 |
| 2025 | 1,16,80,000 |
| 2026 | 1,18,00,000 |
| 2027 | 1,19,20,000 |
Literacy Rate in North Twenty Four Parganas
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
84.06% |
77.57% |
| Male Literacy |
87.33% |
82.10% |
| Female Literacy |
80.61% |
72.68% |
- Overall literacy increased from 77.57% in 2001 to 84.06% in 2011.
- Male literacy rose to 87.33%, while female literacy reached 80.61%, reducing the gender gap.
- Literacy rates are higher in urban areas than in rural parts of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
955 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
956 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
9.57% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
70,88,000 |
70.78% |
| Muslim |
27,54,000 |
27.52% |
| Christian |
12,000 |
0.12% |
| Sikh |
3,000 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
1,000 |
0.01% |
| Jain |
500 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
1,000 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
49,281 |
0.49% |
North Twenty Four Parganas is a Hindu‑majority district, with Hindus comprising just over 70% of the population. Muslims form the main minority at more than 27% of residents. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for a very small share, and less than one percent of people follow other religions or did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
21,74,000 |
21.67% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
2,64,000 |
2.64% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
42,85,000 |
42.73% |
| Urban Population |
57,24,781 |
57.27% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
23,01,000 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
32,50,000 |
| Male Workers |
23,00,000 |
| Female Workers |
9,50,000 |
| Main Workers |
24,00,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
8,50,000 |
| Non-Workers |
67,59,781 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Sub-divisions |
5 |
| Blocks |
22 |
| Municipalities |
27 |
| Gram Panchayats |
200 |
| Villages (total) |
1,518 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Barasat |
2,98,127 |
| Barrackpore |
1,60,003 |
| Bidhannagar |
2,20,477 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Bengali |
86.70% |
| Hindi |
7.30% |
| Urdu |
4.50% |
| Other Languages |
1.50% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
23,01,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of North Twenty Four Parganas? — The district has a population of 1,00,09,781 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in North Twenty Four Parganas? — The sex ratio is 955 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of North Twenty Four Parganas? — The literacy rate is 84.06%, with male literacy at 87.33% and female literacy at 80.61%.
- How many children aged 0–6 years live in North Twenty Four Parganas? — Children aged 0–6 years form 9.57% of the district’s population.
- Which religion has the largest following in North Twenty Four Parganas? — Hinduism has the largest following, with Muslims forming the principal minority.
- What proportion of North Twenty Four Parganas’ population is urban? — Urban residents account for 57.27% of the population and rural residents 42.73%.
- How many households are there in North Twenty Four Parganas? — There are about 23,01,000 households in the district.
- How many administrative units are in North Twenty Four Parganas? — The district has 5 sub‑divisions, 22 blocks, 27 municipalities and 200 gram panchayats.