Tamil Nadu vs West Bengal
Both columns come from the Census of India 2011, so they describe the same moment and can be read side by side. Boundaries have changed in several states since, which is worth keeping in mind when comparing these with any present day figure.
| Measure | Tamil Nadu | West Bengal |
|---|---|---|
| Population (people) | 72,147,030 | 91,276,115 |
| Area (sq km) | 130,060 | 88,752 |
| Literacy rate (per cent) | 80.09 | 76.26 |
| Male literacy (per cent) | 86.77 | 81.69 |
| Female literacy (per cent) | 73.44 | 70.54 |
| Sex ratio (per 1000 males) | 996 | 950 |
| Child sex ratio (per 1000 males) | 943 | 956 |
| Rural population (people) | 37,229,590 | 62,183,113 |
| Urban population (people) | 34,917,440 | 29,093,002 |
| Districts | 38 | 23 |
Questions about this comparison
By population, West Bengal. The Census of India 2011 recorded 91,276,115 in West Bengal against 72,147,030 in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu, at 80.09 per cent against 76.26 per cent, counting everyone aged 7 and above who can read and write.
Tamil Nadu, with 996 females per 1000 males against 950. A figure below 1000 means women are outnumbered.
Both columns are reproduced from the Census of India 2011. Nothing is estimated, and no adjustment is made for boundary changes since.
No. They are a fixed 2011 snapshot. Populations have grown since, and several states have created new districts, so present day totals differ.
Source: Census of India 2011. See about the data, or compare on a single measure from the rankings.