A score of roughly 0.8 indicates a very strong positive relationship. Statistically, 62% of the variation in hearing notices can be explained purely by the Muslim population density of a district.
| Zone | Districts | Muslim Pop | Hearing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH | Murshidabad, Malda, U. Dinajpur | > 50% | ~ 30% |
| MED | Birbhum, S. 24 Pgs, Howrah | 30-40% | 20-22% |
| LOW | Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Med. | < 10% | 10-13% |
Hooghly offers a revealing contrast. At the district level, the average share of voters called for hearings is relatively modest (approx 13.9%), seemingly lower than the state mean.
However, field reports from the Chanditala block reveal unusually dense clusters of notices concealed by that average. The concentration sharpens dramatically at the panchayat level.
As shown in the chart, Nawabpur (65% Muslim) and Bhagabatipur (63% Muslim) recorded thousands of notices, while the Hindu-majority Krishnarampur saw significantly fewer summons. This reinforces the need for transparency at the booth level, not just district aggregates.