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Latest state brief

From 15 November 2026

State Overview

Reports across the state focus on preparations and administrative regulations for Chhath Puja, alongside ongoing law enforcement investigations into criminal incidents and drug enforcement. Additionally, multiple districts have recorded seismic activity and environmental concerns regarding wildlife management and river basin safety.

Key Issues Across West Bengal

  1. Reported

    Preparations for Chhath Puja are underway

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Districts of West Bengal23

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District data

Population

Largest first

Population by district. Largest first. Values in people.
DistrictChartpeople
North 24 Parganas10.01 M
South 24 Parganas8.16 M
Murshidabad7.10 M
Paschim Medinipur5.91 M
Hooghly5.52 M
Nadia5.17 M
Purba Medinipur5.09 M
Howrah4.85 M
Purba Bardhaman4.83 M
Kolkata4.50 M
Malda3.99 M
Jalpaiguri3.87 M

Literacy rate

Percentage of people who can read and write

State average: 74.5
Literacy rate by district. Percentage of people who can read and write. Values in percent.
DistrictChartpercent
Kolkata87%
Purba Medinipur87%
Howrah82%
Kalimpong82%
Hooghly81%
Darjeeling79%
North 24 Parganas79%
Paschim Bardhaman78%
Paschim Medinipur78%
South 24 Parganas78%
Cooch Behar75%
Nadia75%

Sex ratio

Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity

State average: 958.3Parity: 1000
Sex ratio by district. Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity. Values in females per 1,000 males.
DistrictChartfemales per 1,000 males
Jhargram1003
Bankura1001
Kalimpong983
Purulia977
Paschim Medinipur972
Darjeeling970
Alipurduar966
Purba Medinipur964
Jalpaiguri963
Hooghly958
Murshidabad958
Birbhum956

Census data. Unchanged between censuses.