Population: West Bengal data was reported at 99.843 Person mn in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 99.363 Person mn for 2024. Population: West Bengal data is updated yearly, averaging 87.921 Person mn from Mar 1994 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.843 Person mn in 2025 and a record low of 71.637 Person mn in 1994. Population: West Bengal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GAA001: Population. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The statistic displays the literacy rate in the state of West Bengal in India between 1991 and 2011, broken down by gender. In 2001, 77 percent of the male population in West Bengal knew how to read or write. India's literacy rate from 1981 through 2011 can be found here.

Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal data was reported at 14.600 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.900 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal data is updated yearly, averaging 17.200 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.300 NA in 1998 and a record low of 14.600 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: 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.GAH002: Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: by States.

Census: Population: West Bengal: Singur: Male data was reported at 10,825.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,025.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: West Bengal: Singur: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 8,868.500 Person from Mar 1961 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,825.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,162.000 Person in 03-01-1961. Census: Population: West Bengal: Singur: Male 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.GAC037: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: West Bengal.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Bengal township by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Bengal township across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of male population, with 53.65% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Bengal township is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Bengal township total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Bengal township Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: West Bengal: Female data was reported at 12,014,733.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,770,137.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: West Bengal: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 10,892,435.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,014,733.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 9,770,137.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: West Bengal: Female 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.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

The statistic gives the literacy rate in rural and urban regions of the state of West Bengal in India in 2011, with a breakdown by gender. The literacy rate among males living in rural areas in West Bengal was around 79 percent in that year. India's literacy rate from 1981 through 2011 can be found here.

Census: Population: West Bengal: Urban data was reported at 29,093,002.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,427,251.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: West Bengal: Urban data is updated decadal, averaging 25,760,126.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29,093,002.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 22,427,251.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: 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.GAB003: Census: Population: by Stratum.

Non working male population of West Bengal leapt by 5.32% from 19,077,941 persons in 2001 to 20,092,980 persons in 2011. Since the 5.32% surge in 2011, non working male population remained constant by 0.00% in 2011.

According to the 76th round of the NSO survey conducted between July and December 2018, West Bengal had a higher percentage of disabled men with a certificate of disability at 29.9 percent. The disability certificate was issued by the medical board to persons with more than 40 percent of any disability. This provides eligibility to apply for facilities, concessions and other benefits provided under various schemes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bengal township population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Bengal township. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Bengal township by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Bengal township.

Key observations

The largest age group in Bengal Township, Michigan was for the group of age 5 to 9 years years with a population of 100 (9.49%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Bengal Township, Michigan was the 85 years and over years with a population of 6 (0.57%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Bengal township is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Bengal township total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Bengal township Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal data was reported at 9.100 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.600 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal data is updated yearly, averaging 11.000 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.700 NA in 2001 and a record low of 9.100 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: 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.GAH004: Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: by States.

Census: Population: West Bengal: Kolkata data was reported at 14,112,536.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,205,697.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: West Bengal: Kolkata data is updated decadal, averaging 5,342,927.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,112,536.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,520,721.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: West Bengal: Kolkata 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.GAC037: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: West Bengal.

5,65,19,760 (Persons) in 2011.

Census: Population: West Bengal: Alipurduar data was reported at 127,342.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 114,035.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: West Bengal: Alipurduar data is updated decadal, averaging 71,573.000 Person from Mar 1951 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127,342.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 24,886.000 Person in 03-01-1951. Census: Population: West Bengal: Alipurduar 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.GAC037: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: West Bengal.

Comprehensive population and demographic data for Tepul Village

Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: West Bengal data was reported at 64,385,546.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 58,104,835.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: West Bengal data is updated decadal, averaging 61,245,190.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64,385,546.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 58,104,835.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: 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.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

Census: Population: West Bengal: Kharagpur data was reported at 293,719.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 272,865.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: West Bengal: Kharagpur data is updated decadal, averaging 147,253.000 Person from Mar 1911 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 293,719.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 18,957.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: West Bengal: Kharagpur 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.GAC037: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: West Bengal.

Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: West Bengal data was reported at 658,618.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 515,150.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: West Bengal data is updated decadal, averaging 586,884.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 658,618.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 515,150.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: 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.GAE004: Census: Population: by Religion: Christian.

Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal: Urban data was reported at 11.200 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.500 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bengal: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 12.100 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.200 NA in 1998 and a record low of 11.100 NA in 2014. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: 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.GAH002: Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: by States.