Mejhia

Mejhia 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 Mejhia Block (CD) is 02357. Total area of mejhia subdivision is 165 km². Mejhia subdivision has a population of 86,188 peoples. Mejhia subdivision has a population density of 521.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 17,659 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 58.30% population of mejhia subdivision is literate, out of which 67.96% males and 47.95% females are literate.

List of Villages in Mejhia Subdivision

Mejhia Subdivision has a total of 75 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 Mejhia Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Anandapur Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
2Arddhagram Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
3Asanbani Banjora Mejhia
4Balarampur Ramchandrapur Mejhia
5Banjora Banjora Raniganj (10 km)
6Banskunri Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
7Benabad Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
8Benagarya Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
9Benakanali Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
10Benathol Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
11Bhabanipur Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
12Bhara Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
13Bharra Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
14Bhului Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
15Chuaberia Mejhia Raniganj (8 km)
16Damodar Mohan Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
17Debagram Banjora Raniganj (10 km)
18Dhandora Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
19Dhoba Kushtore Mejhia
20Dighalgram Banjora Raniganj (10 km)
21Duburia Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
22Ghusra Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
23Gopalganja Mejhia Raniganj (8 km)
24Gopalpur Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
25Ikra Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
26Indara Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
27Jalanpur Banjora Durgapur (18 km)
28Jamkuri Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
29Janakpur Banjora Raniganj (10 km)
30Jangpur Banjora Raniganj (10 km)
31Japamali Banjora Raniganj (10 km)
32Jemua Mejhia Raniganj (8 km)
33Jorsa Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
34Jot Sriram Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
35Jugibag Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
36Jujghati Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
37Kalidaspur Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
38Kalikapur Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
39Kansara Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
40Kanshai Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
41Kendut Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
42Khaerbani Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
43Kshiraitor Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
44Kustor Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
45Lakshmanbandi Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
46Maduarchak Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
47Matabel Kushtore Raniganj (8 km)
48Mejhia Mejhia Raniganj (8 km)
49Mochrakend Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
50Mohana Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
51Moshnekonda Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
52Mukundapur Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
53Murra Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
54Nabashan Kushtore Raniganj (12 km)
55Nandanpur Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
56Natshala Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
57Pairasol Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
58Palashi Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
59Parbatipur Mejhia Raniganj (8 km)
60Parulia Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
61Purbator Banjora Raniganj (10 km)
62Purunia Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
63Ramchandrapur Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
64Ramkrishnapur Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
65Ramlalpur Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
66Ranipur Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)
67Raydi Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
68Sarama Banjora Raniganj (10 km)
69Shaltora Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
70Shyamapur Kushtore Raniganj (8 km)
71Shyampur Mejhia Raniganj (10 km)
72Sitarampur Kushtore Raniganj (10 km)
73Tarapur Mejhia Raniganj (8 km)
74Tegharia Ardhagram Raniganj (10 km)
75Telenda Ramchandrapur Raniganj (10 km)

Population of Mejhia Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 86,188 86,188 N/A
Male Population 44,575 44,575 N/A
Female Population 41,613 41,613 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 11,002 11,002 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,679 5,679 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,323 5,323 N/A
Literate Population 50,244 50,244 N/A
Literate Male Population 30,291 30,291 N/A
Literate Female Population 19,953 19,953 N/A
Illiterate Population 35,944 35,944 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 14,284 14,284 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 21,660 21,660 N/A
Total Households 17,659 17,659 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mejhia 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 29,956 29,956 N/A
SC Male Population 15,139 15,139 N/A
SC Female Population 14,817 14,817 N/A
Total ST Population 2,114 2,114 N/A
ST Male Population 1,069 1,069 N/A
ST Female Population 1,045 1,045 N/A
Population Density 522 / km² 522 / km² N/A