Delhi was the largest city in terms of number of inhabitants in India in 2023.The capital city was estimated to house nearly 33 million people, with Mumbai ranking second that year. India's population estimate was 1.4 billion, ahead of China that same year.

In 2024, the population of Bengaluru was estimated to be 14 million, an increase of about two percent from the previous year's estimates. The southern Indian city, capital of Karnataka, is the 4th most populous in the country, after Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

India has witnessed remarkable growth in telephone penetration, rising from 7.1 telephones per 100 population in 2004 to a peak of 93.3 in 2018, before stabilizing at 84.51 in 2023. Metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata consistently lead, with Delhi reaching 282.01 phones per 100 population in 2021. Among states, Himachal Pradesh stood out with 174.46 connections per 100 population in 2018. Southern states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala also maintained high penetration rates, while northeastern states like Assam lagged, with 70.72 by 2023. This data, tracking Telephones per 100 population in India state wise, shows growth but highlights regional disparities.

Number of Students: West Bengal: Colleges data was reported at 1,795,258.000 Person in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,679,228.000 Person for 2020. Number of Students: West Bengal: Colleges data is updated yearly, averaging 1,554,327.000 Person from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,795,258.000 Person in 2021 and a record low of 609,140.000 Person in 2010. Number of Students: West Bengal: Colleges data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD005: Number of Students: Colleges.

Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal: Rural data was reported at 5.300 NA in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.200 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 6.200 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.700 NA in 1998 and a record low of 5.200 NA in 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAH003: Vital Statistics: Death Rate: by States.

Average daily water intake in India varies by age group, with those over 30 typically consuming the most. In FY 2022, adults aged 30 to 44 years old consumed 2.26 liters of water per day. In comparison, those aged 19 years and below consumed just 1.97 liters per day on average. Up to 60 percent of the human body is made up of water, with the amount changing slightly due to factors such as age, sex, and hydration levels. The recommended amount of water intake to stay hydrated is at least two liters every day. Most hydrated city in India Like age groups, water consumption also varies greatly by city. Of India’s major metropolises, Kolkata had the highest average water intake per person in 2021, at 2.31 liters per day. Although most of India's major cities had an average per person water intake of more than two liters per day in 2021, Indore and Chandigarh had an average intake slightly below the recommended levels.Improving drinking water access in India As part of the Clean Water and Sanitation Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), India aims to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030. The share of India's rural population with access to safe drinking water within premises via Pipe Water Supply (PWS) has increased considerably in recent years, rising from less than 40 percent in FY 2016 to more than 60 percent in FY 2022.

Census: Number of Migrants: West Bengal data was reported at 33,448,472.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 25,097,629.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: West Bengal data is updated decadal, averaging 25,097,629.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33,448,472.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 17,870,781.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: West Bengal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

The overall population of pet dogs in India was over 33 million in 2023. The population is likely to reach more than 51 million by 2028. The growth in the number of pet dogs has led to an increase in pet food sales across the country.

In 2022, the city of Kolkata in the eastern part of India had over one million registered two-wheelers. In that year the total number of registered vehicles across the city was over 2.1 million vehicles. There was a considerable rise in the passenger vehicle segment that year.

As per the results of a large scale survey conducted across India in 2021, majority of people from Kolkata consumed the most alcohol. Among the cities surveyed, metros contributed significantly to alcohol consumption.

The number of workers across the western state of West Bengal in India during financial year 2023 was over half million workers. This was an increase from the previous year. The south Asian country of India had over 14 million workers in financial year 2023.

Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: West Bengal: Urban data was reported at 920.000 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 928.000 NA for 2019. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: West Bengal: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 949.000 NA from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 964.000 NA in 2014 and a record low of 903.000 NA in 2006. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: West Bengal: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAJ001: Memo Items: Sex Ratio at Birth.

In 2022, the number of registered private cars in the Indian city of Kolkata was around 679 thousand. In 2016, the capital city of West Bengal was the second most polluted city in India, second only to Delhi. Despite having fewer registered vehicles as compared to the other Indian metropolitan cities, the 'city of joy' remained in the list of the most polluted cities across India for the past few years.

Registered Motor Vehicles: West Bengal data was reported at 10,916.000 Unit th in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,446.000 Unit th for 2019. Registered Motor Vehicles: West Bengal data is updated yearly, averaging 2,958.000 Unit th from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,916.000 Unit th in 2020 and a record low of 1,346.000 Unit th in 1997. Registered Motor Vehicles: West Bengal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.RAD002: Number of Registered Motor Vehicles.

The estimated per capita income across the eastern state of West Bengal in India stood at around 154 thousand Indian rupees in the financial year 2024. There was a consistent increase in the income per capita in the state since the financial year 2012 till 2020. Sikkim recorded the highest per capita income the country.

As per the results of a survey across India, over 217 thousand female students were awarded their undergraduate degree in West Bengal during academic year 2022. The number of male graduates was considerably less that year compared to female graduates in this state.

In the year 2022, the domestic tourists arriving to the state of West Bengal accounted for approximately 85 million, while the foreign tourist arrivals accounted for over one million. West Bengal has the Himalayas to its north and the Bay of Bengal to its south. It is home to the Sundarbans, the mangrove region and also the country's largest tea-growing area, Darjeeling.