West Bengal, in eastern India, is celebrated for its cultural richness, literary heritage, and diverse landscapes. Covering 88,752 km², it has 40,783 villages and a population of 91,276,115 (2011 Census). Kolkata, the capital, hosts the Calcutta High Court. Reorganized on November 1, 1956, its 23 districts drive cultural and economic growth.
In West Bengal, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alipurduar | अलीपुरद्वार | |||
| Bankura | बांकुरा | |||
| Basirhat | बसीरहाट | |||
| Berhampore | बेहरामपुर | |||
| Birbhum | बीरभूम | |||
| Cooch Behar | कूचबिहार | |||
| Dakshin Dinajpur | दक्षिण दिनाजपुर | |||
| Darjeeling | दार्जिलिंग | |||
| Hooghly | हुगली | |||
| Howrah | हावड़ा | |||
| Ichhamati | इच्छामती | |||
| Jalpaiguri | जलपाईगुड़ी | |||
| Jangipur | जंगीपुर | |||
| Jhargram | झाड़ग्राम | |||
| Kalimpong | कालिमपोंग | |||
| Kandi | कांदी | |||
| Kolkata | कोलकाता | |||
| Malda | मालदा | |||
| Murshidabad | मुर्शिदाबाद | |||
| Nadia | नदिया | |||
| North 24 Parganas | उत्तर 24 परगना | |||
| Paschim Bardhaman | पश्चिम बर्दवान | |||
| Paschim Medinipur | पश्चिम मेदिनीपुर | |||
| Purba Bardhaman | पूर्व बर्दवान | |||
| Purba Medinipur | पूर्व मेदिनीपुर | |||
| Purulia | पुरुलिया | |||
| Ranaghat | रानाघाट | |||
| South 24 Parganas | दक्षिण 24 परगना | |||
| Sunderbans | सुंदरबन | |||
| Uttar Dinajpur | उत्तर दिनाजपुर |
As per the 2011 Census, West Bengal has a total population of 91276115 people, with 29093002 residing in urban areas and 62183113 in rural regions. The population density of West Bengal is approximately 1028.44/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62183113 | 29093002 | 91276115 |
| Male Population | 31844945 | 14964082 | 46809027 |
| Female Population | 30338168 | 14128920 | 44467088 |
As of the latest data, the population density of West Bengal is approximately 1028.44/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 743.58 | 5676.05 | 1028.44/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, West Bengal has a total of 2,03,80,315 households, with 1,38,13,165 in rural areas and 65,67,150 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 1,38,13,165 |
| Urban Households | 65,67,150 |
| Total Households | 2,03,80,315 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | West Bengal - (पश्चिम बंगाल) |
| Capital | Kolkata |
| Established | 1-Nov-1956 |
| Total Area | 88,752 km² |
| Total Villages | 41002 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 949 |
| Population Density | 1028.44/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 9,12,76,115 |
| High Court | Calcutta High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in West Bengal |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 3639 |
| 200-499 | 6845 |
| 500-999 | 8573 |
| 1000-1999 | 8730 |
| 2000-4999 | 7550 |
| 5000-9999 | 1716 |
| 10000 and above | 416 |
All survey data of West Bengal villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).