Bankura
Bankura is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Bankura district is 6,882 km², which includes 6,791.53 km² of rural area and 90.47 km² of urban area. There are about 3,585 villages in Bankura district.
For administrative convenience, Bankura district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 22 subdivisions in Bankura district. Here is the list of all Bankura Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Bankura District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bankura I | 168 | 1,07,685 |
| 2 | Bankura II | 229 | 1,40,864 |
| 3 | Barjora | 388 | 2,02,049 |
| 4 | Chhatna | 438 | 1,95,038 |
| 5 | Gangajalghati | 379 | 1,80,974 |
| 6 | Hirbandh | 193 | 83,834 |
| 7 | Indpur | 299 | 1,56,522 |
| 8 | Indus | 257 | 1,69,783 |
| 9 | Jaypur | 263 | 1,56,920 |
| 10 | Khatra | 234 | 1,17,030 |
| 11 | Kotulpur | 243 | 1,88,775 |
| 12 | Mejhia | 165 | 86,188 |
| 13 | Onda | 505 | 2,52,984 |
| 14 | Patrasayer | 333 | 1,84,070 |
| 15 | Raipur | 368 | 1,71,377 |
| 16 | Ranibundh | 427 | 1,19,089 |
| 17 | Saltora | 323 | 1,35,980 |
| 18 | Sarenga | 224 | 1,06,808 |
| 19 | Simlapal | 313 | 1,43,038 |
| 20 | Sonamukhi | 375 | 1,58,697 |
| 21 | Taldangra | 348 | 1,47,893 |
| 22 | Vishnupur | 351 | 1,56,822 |
Population of Bankura District
The population of Bankura offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Bankura, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,96,674 | 32,96,901 | 2,99,773 |
| Total Male Population | 18,38,095 | 16,85,777 | 1,52,318 |
| Total Female Population | 17,58,579 | 16,11,124 | 1,47,455 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,18,650 | 3,91,728 | 26,922 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,14,846 | 2,01,148 | 13,698 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,03,804 | 1,90,580 | 13,224 |
| Literate Population | 22,32,992 | 20,02,652 | 2,30,340 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,99,337 | 11,74,375 | 1,24,962 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,33,655 | 8,28,277 | 1,05,378 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,63,682 | 12,94,249 | 69,433 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,38,758 | 5,11,402 | 27,356 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,24,924 | 7,82,847 | 42,077 |
| Households | 7,66,902 | 7,01,159 | 65,743 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bankura district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bankura district is 35,96,674, including 18,38,095 males and 17,58,579 females. In rural areas, it is 32,96,901, including 16,85,777 males and 16,11,124 females. In urban areas, it is 2,99,773, including 1,52,318 males and 1,47,455 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bankura district is 4,18,650, including 2,14,846 boys and 2,03,804 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,91,728, including 2,01,148 boys and 1,90,580 girls. In urban areas, it is 26,922, including 13,698 boys and 13,224 girls.
- Literate population in Bankura district is around 22,32,992, including 12,99,337 males and 9,33,655 females. In rural areas, it is 20,02,652, including 11,74,375 males and 8,28,277 females. In urban areas, it is 2,30,340, including 1,24,962 males and 1,05,378 females.
- Illiterate population in Bankura district is about 13,63,682, including 5,38,758 males and 8,24,924 females. In rural areas, it is 12,94,249, including 5,11,402 males and 7,82,847 females. In urban areas, it is 69,433, including 27,356 males and 42,077 females.
- There are about 7,66,902 households in Bankura district, including 7,01,159 in rural areas and 65,743 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bankura. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 11,74,447 | 11,05,653 | 68,794 |
| SC Male Population | 5,93,440 | 5,59,234 | 34,206 |
| SC Female Population | 5,81,007 | 5,46,419 | 34,588 |
| Total ST Population | 3,68,690 | 3,65,380 | 3,310 |
| ST Male Population | 1,83,467 | 1,81,734 | 1,733 |
| ST Female Population | 1,85,223 | 1,83,646 | 1,577 |
| Population Density | 523 / km² | 485 / km² | 3,314 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bankura district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bankura district is approximately 11,74,447, including 5,93,440 males and 5,81,007 females. In rural areas, it is 11,05,653, including 5,59,234 males and 5,46,419 females. In urban areas, it is 68,794, including 34,206 males and 34,588 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bankura district is about 3,68,690, including 1,83,467 males and 1,85,223 females. In rural areas, it is 3,65,380, including 1,81,734 males and 1,83,646 females. In urban areas, it is 3,310, including 1,733 males and 1,577 females.
- Overall population density of Bankura district is around 523 people per km². Rural areas have about 485 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,314 people per km².