Population of Siliguri 2022 | Jalpaiguri Population
The Census 2011 Information on Population of Siliguri City
Siliguri Population 2022
Siliguri is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. Siliguri is the third-largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after Kolkata and Asansol. It lies 35 kilometers west of its twin city, Jalpaiguri. As it connects the North-East with the Indian mainland, It’s Known as The Gateway of Northeast India
As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Siliguri City in 2011 is 5,13,264 (5.13 Lakhs) & estimated population of Siliguri in 2022 is 5.45 Lakh
Source: Census 2011
Population of Siliguri in 2022 - 5.45 lakh (approx)
| Siliguri City | Total | Male | Female |
| Population (Census 2011) | 5,13,264 (6.73 Lacs) | 2,63,702 | 2,49,562 |
| Children (0-6) | 52,540 | 27,215 | 25,325 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 85.91 % | 89.51 % | 82.11 % |
| Sex ratio | 946 | ||
| Child Sex ratio | 931 | ||
Siliguri Historical Population
As per Census 2011, Bhopal has a population growth rate of 23.30% during 2001-2011. It’s expected to have a population growth rate of 14% during 2011-2021.
Let’s look at population & percentage change from Year 19o1 to 2021.
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1931 | 6,067 | – | – |
| 1941 | 10,487 | 4,420 | 72.85% |
| 1951 | 32,480 | 21,993 | 209.72% |
| 1961 | 65,471 | 32,991 | 101.57% |
| 1971 | 97,484 | 32,013 | 48.90% |
| 1981 | 230,780 | 133,296 | 136.74% |
| 1991 | 364,167 | 133,387 | 57.80% |
| 2001 | 472,374 | 108,207 | 29.71% |
| 2011 | 513,264 | 40,890 | 8.66% |
| 2021 | 540,000 | 26,736 | 5.21% |
Sources: Census 2011
Census 2011 Details
As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Siliguri City in 2011 is 5,13,264 (5.13 Lakhs) of which the male population is 263,702 and the female population is 249,562
DENSITY
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that the density of Siliguri for 2011 is 2700 people per sq. km. Siliguri city administers area is 260 sq. km
LITERACY RATE
The average literacy rate of Siliguri City in 2011 was 85.91 %. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy was 89.51% and 82.11 % respectively. Total literate in Siliguri city was 395,802 of which 211,682 are males while 184,120 are females.
SEX RATIO
With regard to the Sex Ratio in Siliguri, it stood at 946 per 1000 males. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per the latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In the 2011 census, the child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys
CHILD POPULATION
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were a total of 52,540 children under the age of 0-6 years. Of total 27,215 are boys while 25,325 are girls. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 931. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.24 % of the total population of Siliguri City
Sources: Census 2011
Population of Jalpaiguri (Siliguri U.A.)
Jalpaiguri is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies 35 km east of its twin city, Siliguri. The merging of the two cities makes it the largest metropolis of the region. As per Census 2011, the Siliguri Metropolitan region is 7,05,579 (7.05 Laks)
As per census 2011, the Jalpaiguri population is 107,341(1.07 Lakhs). The literacy rate is 90.64 % & the Male-Female Sex ratio is 999. The child sex ratio is 958
