Kolkata
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About Kolkata, West Bengal
Kolkata district, in West Bengal, had a population of 44,96,694, a literacy rate of 79.8%, a sex ratio of 908 and a urban households of 100.0%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 44,96,694 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 908 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 100.0% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 79.8% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 77.6% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 4 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 18.0% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 39.9% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 17.9% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 1.6% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 70.9% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 10.4% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 19.3% | % of households |
| Television | 62.4% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 65.6% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 6.5% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 9.0% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 47.7% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 64.9% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 70.0% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 72.1% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 2.2% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 20.7% | % of households |
Tehsils in Kolkata (1)
Kolkata (3,562 villages).
Largest villages (of 15)
Kalua (CT), Bhagabanpur, Purba Barisha, Sarsuna, Atghara, Hanspukuria (CT), Paschim Barisha, Haridevpur, Mukundapur, Jagannathpur, Jagatipata, Chak Kolarkhal, Bagpota, Karimpur, Brahmapur.