Katwa I
Katwa I is a Town and Subdivision in Barddhaman 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 Katwa I Block (CD) is 02281. The total area of Katwa I Subdivision is 179 km², which includes 177.69 km² of rural area and 1.03 km² of urban area. Katwa I has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Katwa I Subdivision
Katwa I Subdivision has a total of 67 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 Katwa I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur | Alampur | Katwa (10 km) |
| 2 | Arangabad | Sudpur | Katwa (10 km) |
| 3 | Arjundihi | Alampur | Katwa (10 km) |
| 4 | Baghtikari | Sudpur | Dainhat (1 km) |
| 5 | Baghtona | Sreekhanda | Katawa (10 km) |
| 6 | Bainchi | Sargram | Katwa (28 km) |
| 7 | Bandmura | Karajgram | Katwa (10 km) |
| 8 | Bandra | Goai | Katwa (1 km) |
| 9 | Barampur | Alampur | Katwa (10 km) |
| 10 | Baura | Koshigram | Katwa (13 km) |
| 11 | Bera | Khajurdihi | Katwa I |
| 12 | Bholshuni | Gidhagram | Katwa (10 km) |
| 13 | Bikihat | Khajurdihi | Dainhat (4 km) |
| 14 | Chandrapur | Sargram | Katwa (27 km) |
| 15 | Char Pataihat | Khajurdihi | Katwa (3 km) |
| 16 | Chaudhak | Sudpur | Katwa (7 km) |
| 17 | Churpuni | Koshigram | Katwa (8 km) |
| 18 | Debagram | Alampur | Katwa (10 km) |
| 19 | Debkunda | Sreekhanda | Katwa (9 km) |
| 20 | Depara | Sudpur | Dainhat (4 km) |
| 21 | Durga | Karajgram | Katwa (2 km) |
| 22 | Ekaihat | Khajurdihi | Katwa (4 km) |
| 23 | Elgram | Sargram | Katwa (28 km) |
| 24 | Ganfulia | Alampur | Katwa (10 km) |
| 25 | Gidhgram | Gidhagram | Katwa (10 km) |
| 26 | Goai | Goai | Katwa (5 km) |
| 27 | Gopkhanji | Sudpur | Dainhat (2 km) |
| 28 | Gusumba | Alampur | Katwa (10 km) |
| 29 | Jajigram | Goai | Katwa (1 km) |
| 30 | Jamra | Sargram | Katwa (25 km) |
| 31 | Kaithan | Gidhagram | Katwa (15 km) |
| 32 | Kalsa | Gidhagram | Katwa (10 km) |
| 33 | Kalyanbati | Sudpur | Katwa (6 km) |
| 34 | Kamal | Sargram | Katwa (25 km) |
| 35 | Karajgram | Karajgram | Katwa (10 km) |
| 36 | Karulia | Gidhagram | Katwa (10 km) |
| 37 | Kashigram | Koshigram | Katwa (5 km) |
| 38 | Katari | Gidhagram | Katwa (10 km) |
| 39 | Kesia | Goai | Katwa I |
| 40 | Khajurdihi | Khajurdihi | Katwa (1 km) |
| 41 | Khanerhat | Koshigram | Katwa (1 km) |
| 42 | Mandalhat | Khajurdihi | Katwa (1 km) |
| 43 | Mera | Sudpur | Katwa (8 km) |
| 44 | Mostafapur | Sudpur | Katwa (8 km) |
| 45 | Nahata | Sreekhanda | Katwa (10 km) |
| 46 | Nalahati | Sudpur | Dainhat (2 km) |
| 47 | Nanagar | Koshigram | Katwa (1 km) |
| 48 | Narayanpur | Sudpur | Dainhat (7 km) |
| 49 | Narsana | Sargram | Katwa (27 km) |
| 50 | Nasipur | Sudpur | Dainhat (1 km) |
| 51 | Panchghara | Khajurdihi | Katwa (1 km) |
| 52 | Panuhat | Khajurdihi | Katwa I |
| 53 | Parulia | Goai | Katwa (5 km) |
| 54 | Paschim Bijnagar | Sudpur | Katwa (7 km) |
| 55 | Pataihat | Khajurdihi | Katwa I |
| 56 | Puini | Sargram | Katwa (3 km) |
| 57 | Purbba Bijnagar | Sudpur | Katwa (6 km) |
| 58 | Radhakrishnapur | Sudpur | Katwa (5 km) |
| 59 | Rautara | Goai | Katwa (5 km) |
| 60 | Sahapur | Koshigram | Katwa (7 km) |
| 61 | Sargram | Sargram | Katwa (29 km) |
| 62 | Shrisuruvra | Goai | Katwa (5 km) |
| 63 | Srikhanda | Sreekhanda | Katwa (8 km) |
| 64 | Srirampur | Karajgram | Katwa (3 km) |
| 65 | Sudpur | Sudpur | Katwa (6 km) |
| 66 | Sunia | Koshigram | Katwa (5 km) |
| 67 | Tikarkhanji | Sudpur | Dainhat (3 km) |
Population of Katwa I Subdivision
The population profile of Katwa I 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 Katwa I Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,73,087 | 1,66,614 | 6,473 |
| Male Population | 89,087 | 85,733 | 3,354 |
| Female Population | 84,000 | 80,881 | 3,119 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,011 | 19,361 | 650 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,173 | 9,847 | 326 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,838 | 9,514 | 324 |
| Literate Population | 1,07,698 | 1,02,881 | 4,817 |
| Literate Male Population | 59,506 | 56,854 | 2,652 |
| Literate Female Population | 48,192 | 46,027 | 2,165 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,389 | 63,733 | 1,656 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,581 | 28,879 | 702 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 35,808 | 34,854 | 954 |
| Total Households | 39,425 | 37,836 | 1,589 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Katwa I Subdivision is around 1,73,087 people. This includes 89,087 males and 84,000 females. Rural population is about 1,66,614 (85,733 males and 80,881 females), while urban population is nearly 6,473 (3,354 males and 3,119 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 20,011 of the population, with 10,173 boys and 9,838 girls. Rural areas have 19,361 children, and urban areas have about 650 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,07,698 literate people in Katwa I Subdivision, including 59,506 literate males and 48,192 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,02,881 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,817 people.
- About 65,389 people in Katwa I Subdivision are not literate, including 29,581 males and 35,808 females. Rural areas include 63,733 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,656 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 39,425 households, with 37,836 in villages and 1,589 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Katwa I 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 54,731 | 53,193 | 1,538 |
| SC Male Population | 28,020 | 27,222 | 798 |
| SC Female Population | 26,711 | 25,971 | 740 |
| Total ST Population | 2,506 | 2,504 | 2 |
| ST Male Population | 1,262 | 1,261 | 1 |
| ST Female Population | 1,244 | 1,243 | 1 |
| Population Density | 969 / km² | 938 / km² | 6,284 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Katwa I Subdivision is approximately 54,731 people, including 28,020 males and 26,711 females. Around 53,193 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,538 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Katwa I Subdivision is about 2,506 people, including 1,262 males and 1,244 females. Around 2,504 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 969 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 938 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,284 people per sq. km.