West Bengal is the fourth-most-populous state in India with a population of 103 million people. Information about population, sex ratio and literacy rate in West Bengal.
Population of West Bengal
| Current Population of West Bengal | 103,815,877 |
| Population of West Bengal in 2020 | 102,741,588 |
| Sex Ratio in West Bengal | 952 females per 1,000 males (2018) |
| Literacy Rate | 77.08% |
Population of West Bengal - Located between Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal, West Bengal is fourth most populous state in India. With a total population of over 1 crore people, it is most populous state in Eastern region of India. As of January 2021, Population of West Bengal is estimated to be 103,815,877. In present year, the state will add another 1.2 million people to its total population. Kolkata metropolitan area remains the most densely populated region in the state. West Bengal total population in 2017 was 98,945,546. Thus population growth (1.39% annual) in the state is steady, making it one of the densely populated states in India. Entire state of West Bengal is divided into 23 districts.
What is the total Population of West Bengal
Total number of people living in West Bengal is estimated to be 103,815,877 (103 million). The state is raked 4th in terms of population all over India.
Total Number of districts in West Bengal
As of March 2020, there are total 23 districts in the state of West Bengal. Each district is further divided into sub-divisions and again into blocks.
Population of West Bengal |
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| 2019 | 101,438,931 |
| 2018 | 100,193,142 |
| 2017 | 98,945,546 |
| 2016 | 97,664,794 |
| 2015 | 96,412,963 |
| 2014 | 95,154,046 |
| 2013 | 93,889,195 |
| 2012 | 92,617,737 |
| 2011 | 91,348,000 |
Growth of Population in West Bengal (Decade wise) |
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| Census | Population | % + / - |
| 1951 | 26,300,000 | - |
| 1961 | 34,926,000 | 32.8% |
| 1971 | 44,312,000 | 26.9% |
| 1981 | 54,581,000 | 23.2% |
| 1991 | 68,078,000 | 24.7% |
| 2001 | 80,176,000 | 17.8% |
| 2011 | 91,348,000 | 13.9% |
| source: Census of India | ||