Indus

Indus 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 Indus Block (CD) is 02366. The total area of Indus Subdivision is 257 km². Indus has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Indus Subdivision

Indus Subdivision has a total of 131 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 Indus Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Indus Subdivision

The population profile of Indus 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 Indus 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 1,69,783 people. Includes nearly 86,697 males and 83,086 females. Rural population is about 1,69,783 people.
• There are around 18,624 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,481 boys and 9,143 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,08,469 people. Non-literate population is around 61,314 people.
• There are nearly 37,650 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Indus 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 Indus Subdivision is approximately 74,281 people, including 37,517 males and 36,764 females. Around 74,281 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Indus Subdivision is about 3,143 people, including 1,588 males and 1,555 females. Around 3,143 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 662 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 662 people per sq. km.