Barddhaman

Barddhaman is a district in the West Bengal State of India. Total area of Barddhaman is 7,024 km² including 6,095.98 km² rural area and 928.02 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Barddhaman has a population of 77,17,563 peoples, out of which urban population is 30,78,299 while rural population is 46,39,264. Barddhaman has a sex ratio of approximately 945 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1099 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 17,30,927 houses in the district, including 6,59,366 urban houses and 10,71,561 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,418 villages in barddhaman district.

The Barddhaman district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

There are 31 subdivisions in Barddhaman district. Here is the list of all Barddhaman Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Barddhaman District

Population of Barddhaman District

The population of Barddhaman offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Barddhaman, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Barddhaman. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.