Jalpaiguri
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About Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Jalpaiguri district, in West Bengal, had a population of 38,72,846, a literacy rate of 64.5%, a sex ratio of 953 and a urban households of 28.6%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 38,72,846 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 953 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 28.6% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 64.5% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 58.3% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 12 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 3.4% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 39.1% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 22.3% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 37.3% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 34.2% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 0.8% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 4.4% | % of households |
| Television | 24.1% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 29.8% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 1.5% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 6.0% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 12.4% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 16.8% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 38.3% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 69.1% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 16.7% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 2.2% | % of households |
Tehsils in Jalpaiguri (7)
Dhupguri (105 villages), Jalpaiguri (29 villages), Maynaguri (83 villages), Mal (109 villages), Rajganj (29 villages), Nagrakata (35 villages), Matiali (30 villages).
Largest villages (of 420)
Kharia (P) (CT), Binnaguri (CT), Patkata, Berubari, Sukani, Mainaguri (CT), Garalbari, Sannyasikata, Saptibari, Junglee Mohal, Paharpur, Shikarpur, Bahadur, Bhelakoba, Barapatina Nutanbus.