Maldah (Malda district) District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Maldah (Malda district), a district of West Bengal
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in West Bengal. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Maldah District of West Bengal.
In 2011, Maldah had population of 3,988,845 of which male and female were 2,051,541 and 1,937,304 respectively. In 2001 census, Maldah had a population of 3,290,468 of which males
were 1,689,406 and remaining 1,601,062 were females. Maldah District population
constituted 4.37 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Maldah District was at 4.10
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 21.22 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Maldah District recorded increase
of 24.78 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Maldah Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Maldah in 2011 were 61.73 compared to 61.73 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 66.24 and 56.96 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 58.80 and 41.25 in Maldah District. Total literate in Maldah District were 2,086,432 of which male and female were 1,152,019 and 934,413 respectively. In 2001, Maldah District had 1,332,704 in its district.
Maldah Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Maldah, it stood at 944 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 948. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 964 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Maldah District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 47.99 % | 1,914,352 |
| Muslims | 51.27 % | 2,045,151 |
| Christian | 0.33 % | 13,209 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 747 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 359 |
| Jain | 0.02 % | 639 |
| Others | 0.20 % | 7,929 |
| Not Stated | 0.16 % | 6,459 |
Maldah Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Maldah district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Maldah was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Maldah 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,988,845 | 39.89 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 4,700,000 | 47.08 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,780,000 | 47.81 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,840,000 | 48.43 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,890,000 | 48.97 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,940,000 | 49.43 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,980,000 | 49.82 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 5,010,000 | 50.16 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 5,040,000 | 50.45 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 5,070,000 | 50.70 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 5,090,000 | 50.91 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 5,100,000 | 51.09 Lakhs |
Maldah Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39.89 Lakhs | 32.90 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,988,845 | 3,290,468 |
| Male | 2,051,541 | 1,689,406 |
| Female | 1,937,304 | 1,601,062 |
| Population Growth | 21.22% | 24.78% |
| Area Sq. Km | 3,733 | 3,733 |
| Density/km2 | 1,069 | 881 |
| Proportion to West Bengal Population | 4.37% | 4.10% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 944 | 948 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 950 | 964 |
| Average Literacy | 61.73 | 50.28 |
| Male Literacy | 66.24 | 58.80 |
| Female Literacy | 56.96 | 41.25 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 609,040 | 639,904 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 15.27% | 19.45% |
Maldah Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Maldah. There were total 609,040 children under age of 0-6 against 639,904 of 2001 census. Of total 609,040 male and female were 312,340 and 296,700 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 950 compared to 964 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 15.27 percent of Maldah District compared to 19.45 percent of 2001. There was net change of -4.18 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Maldah Houseless Data
In 2011, total 480 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Maldah district of West Bengal. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 3,323. This approx 0.083307323297847% of total population of Maldah district.
Maldah District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Maldah district for 2011 is 1,069 people per sq. km. In 2001, Maldah district density was at 881 people per sq. km. Maldah district administers 3,733 square kilometers of areas.
Maldah District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Maldah population for 2011 census, 13.58 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 541,660 people lives in urban areas of which males are 283,205 and females are 258,455.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Maldah district is 913 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Maldah district was 882 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 78,414 of which males and females were 41,674 and 36,740. This child population figure of Maldah district is 14.72 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Maldah district as per census 2011 is 76.58 % of which males and females are 78.92 % and 74.03 % literates respectively.
In actual number 354,755 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 190,610 and 164,145 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 86.42 % population of Maldah districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Maldah district population living in rural areas is 3,447,185 of which males and females are 1,768,336 and 1,678,849 respectively.
In rural areas of Maldah district, sex ratio is 949 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Maldah district is considered, figure is 960 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 530,626 in rural areas of which males were 270,666 and females were 259,960. The child population comprises 15.31 % of total rural population of Maldah district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Maldah district is 59.37 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 64.19 and 54.29 percent respectively.
In total, 1,731,677 people were literate of which males and females were 961,409 and 770,268 respectively.
All details regarding Malda district District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Maldah District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 86.42 % | 13.58 % |
| Total Population | 3,447,185 | 541,660 |
| Male Population | 1,768,336 | 283,205 |
| Female Population | 1,678,849 | 258,455 |
| Sex Ratio | 949 | 913 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 960 | 882 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 530,626 | 78,414 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 270,666 | 41,674 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 259,960 | 36,740 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 15.39 % | 14.48 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 15.31 % | 14.72 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 15.48 % | 14.22 % |
| Literates | 1,731,677 | 354,755 |
| Male Literates | 961,409 | 190,610 |
| Female Literates | 770,268 | 164,145 |
| Average Literacy | 59.37 % | 76.58 % |
| Male Literacy | 64.19 % | 78.92 % |
| Female Literacy | 54.29 % | 74.03 % |
City/Metros in Maldah District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Maldah District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Bazar (Urban Agglomeration) | 313,681 | 166,756 | 146,925 |
| Cities inside Maldah District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Bazar (Municipality) | 205,521 | 106,824 | 98,697 |