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 information the sub-district code of Katwa I Block (CD) is 02281. Total area of katwa i subdivision is 179 km² including 177.69 km² rural area and 1.03 km² urban area. Katwa I subdivision has a population of 1,73,087 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,473 while rural population is 1,66,614. Katwa I has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Katwa I subdivision has a population density of 968.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,425 houses in the sub-district, including 1,589 urban houses and 37,836 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.22% population of katwa i subdivision is literate, out of which 66.80% males and 57.37% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alampur Alampur Katwa (10 km)
2Arangabad Sudpur Katwa (10 km)
3Arjundihi Alampur Katwa (10 km)
4Baghtikari Sudpur Dainhat (1 km)
5Baghtona Sreekhanda Katawa (10 km)
6Bainchi Sargram Katwa (28 km)
7Bandmura Karajgram Katwa (10 km)
8Bandra Goai Katwa (1 km)
9Barampur Alampur Katwa (10 km)
10Baura Koshigram Katwa (13 km)
11Bera Khajurdihi Katwa I
12Bholshuni Gidhagram Katwa (10 km)
13Bikihat Khajurdihi Dainhat (4 km)
14Chandrapur Sargram Katwa (27 km)
15Char Pataihat Khajurdihi Katwa (3 km)
16Chaudhak Sudpur Katwa (7 km)
17Churpuni Koshigram Katwa (8 km)
18Debagram Alampur Katwa (10 km)
19Debkunda Sreekhanda Katwa (9 km)
20Depara Sudpur Dainhat (4 km)
21Durga Karajgram Katwa (2 km)
22Ekaihat Khajurdihi Katwa (4 km)
23Elgram Sargram Katwa (28 km)
24Ganfulia Alampur Katwa (10 km)
25Gidhgram Gidhagram Katwa (10 km)
26Goai Goai Katwa (5 km)
27Gopkhanji Sudpur Dainhat (2 km)
28Gusumba Alampur Katwa (10 km)
29Jajigram Goai Katwa (1 km)
30Jamra Sargram Katwa (25 km)
31Kaithan Gidhagram Katwa (15 km)
32Kalsa Gidhagram Katwa (10 km)
33Kalyanbati Sudpur Katwa (6 km)
34Kamal Sargram Katwa (25 km)
35Karajgram Karajgram Katwa (10 km)
36Karulia Gidhagram Katwa (10 km)
37Kashigram Koshigram Katwa (5 km)
38Katari Gidhagram Katwa (10 km)
39Kesia Goai Katwa I
40Khajurdihi Khajurdihi Katwa (1 km)
41Khanerhat Koshigram Katwa (1 km)
42Mandalhat Khajurdihi Katwa (1 km)
43Mera Sudpur Katwa (8 km)
44Mostafapur Sudpur Katwa (8 km)
45Nahata Sreekhanda Katwa (10 km)
46Nalahati Sudpur Dainhat (2 km)
47Nanagar Koshigram Katwa (1 km)
48Narayanpur Sudpur Dainhat (7 km)
49Narsana Sargram Katwa (27 km)
50Nasipur Sudpur Dainhat (1 km)
51Panchghara Khajurdihi Katwa (1 km)
52Panuhat Khajurdihi Katwa I
53Parulia Goai Katwa (5 km)
54Paschim Bijnagar Sudpur Katwa (7 km)
55Pataihat Khajurdihi Katwa I
56Puini Sargram Katwa (3 km)
57Purbba Bijnagar Sudpur Katwa (6 km)
58Radhakrishnapur Sudpur Katwa (5 km)
59Rautara Goai Katwa (5 km)
60Sahapur Koshigram Katwa (7 km)
61Sargram Sargram Katwa (29 km)
62Shrisuruvra Goai Katwa (5 km)
63Srikhanda Sreekhanda Katwa (8 km)
64Srirampur Karajgram Katwa (3 km)
65Sudpur Sudpur Katwa (6 km)
66Sunia Koshigram Katwa (5 km)
67Tikarkhanji 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Katwa I 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 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