The latest statistical report of the Sample Registration System (SRS) published this month points out that West Bengal has recorded the highest proportion of females getting married before the age of 18 years. According to the report, which is compiled by the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner India, West Bengal has recorded 6.3% of females getting married before the age of 18 years.
“Among the bigger states/UTs, the highest proportion of females getting married before the age of 18 is observed in West Bengal (6.3%), followed by Jharkhand (4.6%); the lowest is observed in Kerala (0.1%), followed by Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, recorded at 0.4% and 0.6%, respectively,” the SRS statistical report 2023 made public in September 2025 states.
