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Howrah (Haora) Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Howrah (Haora) in 2025 | 5,361,222 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 2,764,405 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 2,596,817 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 4,850,029 |
| Male Population | 2,500,819 |
| Female Population | 2,349,210 |
| Area (km2) | 1,467 |
| Density/km2 | 3,306 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 939 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 962 |
| Literates | 3,605,206 |
| Male Literates | 1,942,824 |
| Female Literates | 1,662,382 |
| Average Literacy | 83.31% |
| Male Literacy | 86.95% |
| Female Literacy | 79.43% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 522,802 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 266,472 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 256,330 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.78% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.66% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.91% |
Howrah (Haora) Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,535,844 |
72.90% |
3,908,522 |
| Muslims | 1,270,641 |
26.20% |
1,404,567 |
| Christian | 8,666 |
0.18% |
9,579 |
| Sikh | 4,380 |
0.09% |
4,842 |
| Buddhist | 1,258 |
0.03% |
1,391 |
| Jain | 9,699 |
0.20% |
10,721 |
| Not Stated | 18,276 |
0.38% |
20,202 |
| Others | 1,265 |
0.03% |
1,398 |
| Total | 4,850,029 |
100.00% |
5,361,222 |
City/Metros in Howrah (Haora) District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Haora (Municipal Corporation) | 1,077,075 | 1,190,599 |
