Khatra

Khatra 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 information the sub-district code of Khatra Block (CD) is 02373. Total area of khatra subdivision is 234 km² including 230.59 km² rural area and 3.02 km² urban area. Khatra subdivision has a population of 1,17,030 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,438 while rural population is 1,04,592. Khatra has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Khatra subdivision has a population density of 501 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,228 houses in the sub-district, including 2,723 urban houses and 22,505 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.89% population of khatra subdivision is literate, out of which 73.83% males and 53.42% females are literate.

List of Villages in Khatra Subdivision

Khatra Subdivision has a total of 153 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 Khatra Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Khatra Subdivision

The population profile of Khatra 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 Khatra's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khatra Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.