Mejhia Subdivision - Bankura, West Bengal
Mejhia 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. Mejhia is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Baktar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 165 km², including 165.24 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mejhia Subdivision
Mejhia Subdivision has a total of 75 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 | Anandapur | Rural | Kushtore |
| 2 | Arddhagram | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 3 | Asanbani | Rural | Banjora |
| 4 | Balarampur | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 5 | Banjora | Rural | Banjora |
| 6 | Banskunri | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 7 | Benabad | Rural | Kushtore |
| 8 | Benagarya | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 9 | Benakanali | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 10 | Benathol | Rural | Kushtore |
| 11 | Bhabanipur | Rural | Kushtore |
| 12 | Bhara | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 13 | Bharra | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 14 | Bhului | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 15 | Chuaberia | Rural | Mejhia |
| 16 | Damodar Mohan | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 17 | Debagram | Rural | Banjora |
| 18 | Dhandora | Rural | Kushtore |
| 19 | Dhoba | Rural | Kushtore |
| 20 | Dighalgram | Rural | Banjora |
| 21 | Duburia | Rural | Kushtore |
| 22 | Ghusra | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 23 | Gopalganja | Rural | Mejhia |
| 24 | Gopalpur | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 25 | Ikra | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 26 | Indara | Rural | Kushtore |
| 27 | Jalanpur | Rural | Banjora |
| 28 | Jamkuri | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 29 | Janakpur | Rural | Banjora |
| 30 | Jangpur | Rural | Banjora |
| 31 | Japamali | Rural | Banjora |
| 32 | Jemua | Rural | Mejhia |
| 33 | Jorsa | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 34 | Jot-Sriram | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 35 | Jugibag | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 36 | Jujghati | Rural | Kushtore |
| 37 | Kalidaspur | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 38 | Kalikapur | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 39 | Kansara | Rural | Kushtore |
| 40 | Kanshai | Rural | Kushtore |
| 41 | Kendut | Rural | Kushtore |
| 42 | Khaerbani | Rural | Kushtore |
| 43 | Kshiraitor | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 44 | Kustor | Rural | Kushtore |
| 45 | Lakshmanbandi | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 46 | Maduarchak | Rural | Kushtore |
| 47 | Matabel | Rural | Kushtore |
| 48 | Mejhia | Rural | Mejhia |
| 49 | Mochrakend | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 50 | Mohana | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 51 | Moshnekonda | Rural | Kushtore |
| 52 | Mukundapur | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 53 | Murra | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 54 | Nabashan | Rural | Kushtore |
| 55 | Nandanpur | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 56 | Natshala | Rural | Kushtore |
| 57 | Pairasol | Rural | Kushtore |
| 58 | Palashi | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 59 | Parbatipur | Rural | Mejhia |
| 60 | Parulia | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 61 | Purbator | Rural | Banjora |
| 62 | Purunia | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 63 | Ramchandrapur | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 64 | Ramkrishnapur | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 65 | Ramlalpur | Rural | Kushtore |
| 66 | Ranipur | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
| 67 | Raydi | Rural | Kushtore |
| 68 | Sarama | Rural | Banjora |
| 69 | Shaltora | Rural | Kushtore |
| 70 | Shyamapur | Rural | Mejhia |
| 71 | Shyampur | Rural | Kushtore |
| 72 | Sitarampur | Rural | Kushtore |
| 73 | Tarapur | Rural | Mejhia |
| 74 | Tegharia | Rural | Ardhagram |
| 75 | Telenda | Rural | Ramchandrapur |
Population of Mejhia Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Mejhia Subdivision has a total population of 86,188 people, consisting of 44,575 males and 41,613 females. There are 17,659 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 522 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86,188 | 86,188 | 0 |
| Male Population | 44,575 | 44,575 | 0 |
| Female Population | 41,613 | 41,613 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,659 | 17,659 | 0 |
| Population Density | 522 / km² | 522 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 50,244 literate people and 11,002 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 29,956 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,114 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) | 11,002 | 11,002 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 50,244 | 50,244 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,944 | 35,944 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 29,956 | 29,956 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,114 | 2,114 | 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.