Gangajalghati

Gangajalghati is a Town and Subdivision in Bankura District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gangajalghati Block (CD) is 02358. The total area of Gangajalghati Subdivision is 379 km². Gangajalghati has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Gangajalghati Subdivision

Gangajalghati Subdivision has a total of 164 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gangajalghati Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Gangajalghati Subdivision

The population profile of Gangajalghati Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Gangajalghati Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,80,974 people. Includes nearly 93,252 males and 87,722 females. Rural population is about 1,80,974 people.
• There are around 21,412 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,225 boys and 10,187 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,08,675 people. Non-literate population is around 72,299 people.
• There are nearly 37,878 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gangajalghati Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gangajalghati Subdivision is approximately 63,832 people, including 32,252 males and 31,580 females. Around 63,832 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gangajalghati Subdivision is about 7,160 people, including 3,598 males and 3,562 females. Around 7,160 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 477 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 477 people per sq. km.