According to Census 2011, the rural literacy rate of West Bengal is

| Question | According to Census 2011, the rural literacy rate of West Bengal is | |
| Type | multiple_choice | |
| Option | 60% | incorrect |
| Option | 62.13% | incorrect |
| Option | 70% | incorrect |
| Option | 70.13% | correct |
| Solution | According to the Census of 2011, the rural literacy rate in West Bengal is recorded at 72.13%. The male literacy rate in rural areas is 78.44%, while the female literacy rate stands at 65.50%. | |