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Birbhum

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Area · — km²
Population · 35,02,404
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About the district

Birbhum — district of West Bengal

Birbhum is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Birbhum

Birbhum is known for its rich cultural heritage, artisan traditions, and connection to Tagore's Santiniketan.

District HQ
Suri

Must-visit places in Birbhum

historical

Santiniketan

Rabindranath Tagore's university town with a vibrant cultural and educational legacy.

  • temple
    Nalhati

    Ancient Hindu pilgrimage site with significant temples and religious importance.

  • fort
    Rampurhat Fort

    Historic fort ruins representing the region's Mughal-era architectural heritage.

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Then & Now

Birbhum district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
30,49,660
Census 2011 baseline
+14.8%
Population · 2026
35,01,663
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
7,14,631
Census 2011 baseline
-46.0%
Households · 2026
3,85,920
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,469 villages

Birbhum district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
15,60,281Census 2011
Female population
14,89,379Census 2011
Sex ratio
955 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
7,14,631Census 2011
SC population
9,32,042Census 2011
ST population
2,32,520Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
35,01,663+14.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,85,920RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
11,67,336Census 2011
Cultivators
1,88,419Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,43,339Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Birbhum district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
98 of 2,469 villages have notable places mapped · 4%
  • Hospital· 30
  • PHC· 16
  • Temple· 6
  • College· 4
  • High school· 3
  • School· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Birbhum district.

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All 19 mandals of Birbhum

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2469 villages · 167 GPs
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Quick answers

People often ask about Birbhum

How many mandals and villages are in Birbhum district?

Birbhum district has 19 mandals and 2,469 revenue villages across 167 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Birbhum district?

The district headquarters of Birbhum is —.

What is the pincode of Birbhum district?

Birbhum district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Birbhum may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Birbhum fall under?

Birbhum district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Birbhum district?

Birbhum district had a population of 35,02,404 per the 2011 Census, across 2,469 villages.

When was Birbhum district formed?

Birbhum district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Birbhum district?

Major rivers in Birbhum district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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