Hirbandh Subdivision - Bankura, West Bengal
Hirbandh is an administrative subdivision in the Bankura district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Hirbandh is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Anchuri, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 193 km², including 193.30 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hirbandh Subdivision
Hirbandh Subdivision has a total of 121 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amjhuri | Rural | Moshiara |
| 2 | Aral Chhota | Rural | Molian |
| 3 | Aralbara | Rural | Molian |
| 4 | Arjunda | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 5 | Asberya | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 6 | Ashatara | Rural | Molian |
| 7 | Bagaldhara | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 8 | Bagjobra | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 9 | Baharamuri | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 10 | Bamni | Rural | Moshiara |
| 11 | Banagarya | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 12 | Bangopalpur | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 13 | Bansol | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 14 | Bara Gajra | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 15 | Barkania | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 16 | Basudebpur | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 17 | Batikara | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 18 | Bauridihi | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 19 | Belkanlia | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 20 | Benagaria | Rural | Molian |
| 21 | Bhedua | Rural | Moshiara |
| 22 | Bhelai Diha | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 23 | Bhogra | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 24 | Bhojda | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 25 | Bhuakana | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 26 | Bhubandihi | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 27 | Bhuchu Dungri | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 28 | Bhutardihi | Rural | Moshiara |
| 29 | Bijardihi | Rural | Moshiara |
| 30 | Biradihi | Rural | Moshiara |
| 31 | Brahma Danga | Rural | Molian |
| 32 | Chaka Doba | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 33 | Chakadoba | Rural | Moshiara |
| 34 | Chalka | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 35 | Chanpasol | Rural | Molian |
| 36 | Chatanibaid | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 37 | Damodarpur | Rural | Molian |
| 38 | Debidia | Rural | Molian |
| 39 | Deulagara | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 40 | Deuli | Rural | Molian |
| 41 | Dhairapara | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 42 | Dhajamanipur | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 43 | Dhanarangi | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 44 | Dhanga Dungri | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 45 | Dharampur | Rural | Moshiara |
| 46 | Dias Dihi | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 47 | Dighi | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 48 | Diktor | Rural | Moshiara |
| 49 | Domohani | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 50 | Dulalpur | Rural | Molian |
| 51 | Elora | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 52 | Fetapur | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 53 | Gobarda | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 54 | Golakpur | Rural | Moshiara |
| 55 | Gopalpur | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 56 | Guniada | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 57 | Harirampur | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 58 | Hir Bandh | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 59 | Hirakhon | Rural | Molian |
| 60 | Husum Danga | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 61 | Indpur | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 62 | Itamara | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 63 | Itamara | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 64 | Jadurbankata | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 65 | Jagatpur | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 66 | Jambeda | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 67 | Jambedya | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 68 | Jamdahara | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 69 | Jhapandihi | Rural | Moshiara |
| 70 | Jharia Kucha | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 71 | Jhat Pukhuria | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 72 | Jibanpur | Rural | Moshiara |
| 73 | Jibanpur | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 74 | Kadamkarali | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 75 | Kadia | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 76 | Kaliahuta | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 77 | Kaliapathar | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 78 | Kendua | Rural | Moshiara |
| 79 | Khandarani | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 80 | Khayer Kundi | Rural | Molian |
| 81 | Kundurka | Rural | Moshiara |
| 82 | Lachaipur | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 83 | Lalbazar | Rural | Molian |
| 84 | Lalraydihi | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 85 | Lutia | Rural | Moshiara |
| 86 | Madhupur | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 87 | Mahal Danga | Rural | Molian |
| 88 | Maiti Bandh | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 89 | Malian | Rural | Molian |
| 90 | Manora | Rural | Moshiara |
| 91 | Masanjhar | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 92 | Mirgi | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 93 | Mosiara | Rural | Moshiara |
| 94 | Nanda | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 95 | Naria | Rural | Molian |
| 96 | Nipania | Rural | Molian |
| 97 | Nischintapur | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 98 | Nowadihi | Rural | Molian |
| 99 | Paira | Rural | Moshiara |
| 100 | Pakhuria | Rural | Molian |
| 101 | Palashbani | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 102 | Patasimul | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 103 | Pathardihi | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 104 | Ranga | Rural | Molian |
| 105 | Rangamati | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 106 | Rangametia | Rural | Moshiara |
| 107 | Salapahari | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 108 | Shyamnagar | Rural | Molian |
| 109 | Shyampur | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 110 | Simlabandh | Rural | Moshiara |
| 111 | Simul Kundi | Rural | Molian |
| 112 | Sitarampur | Rural | Moshiara |
| 113 | Soul Ponamara | Rural | Moshiara |
| 114 | Talgaria | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 115 | Tentulia | Rural | Molian |
| 116 | Tilabad | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 117 | Tilabani | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 118 | Tirsulia | Rural | Hirbandh |
| 119 | Topabari | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 120 | Uganpathar | Rural | Baharamuri |
| 121 | Uparhir | Rural | Baharamuri |
Population of Hirbandh Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Hirbandh Subdivision has a total population of 83,834 people, consisting of 42,917 males and 40,917 females. There are 17,249 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 434 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,834 | 83,834 | 0 |
| Male Population | 42,917 | 42,917 | 0 |
| Female Population | 40,917 | 40,917 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,249 | 17,249 | 0 |
| Population Density | 434 / km² | 434 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 47,399 literate people and 9,977 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,827 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 23,806 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,977 | 9,977 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 47,399 | 47,399 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 36,435 | 36,435 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,827 | 22,827 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 23,806 | 23,806 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.