How Muslims in West Bengal compare on the indicators this dashboard tracks, drawn from primary government sources.
| Indicator | Muslim | Hindu | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim share of population | 27.0% | not published | 2011 |
| Sex ratio | 951 | 948 | 2011 |
| Literacy rate | 68.8% | 79.1% | 2011 |
| Urban share | 22.3% | 35.8% | 2011 |
| Monthly spending per person | urban INR 4,463, rural INR 3,538 | not published | 2023 |
| Muslim share of state assemblies | 13.7% | not published | 2026 |
| Incarceration rate | 50.3 | 24.9 | 2022 |
Where the Hindu column reads "not published", the source does not report that indicator by religion at state level. The national page for each indicator carries the full community comparison.
Each indicator links to its own page, where the method, the primary source and a downloadable CSV are set out.