Khandaghosh

Khandaghosh 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 Khandaghosh Block (CD) is 02297. The total area of Khandaghosh Subdivision is 275 km². Khandaghosh has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Khandaghosh Subdivision

Khandaghosh Subdivision has a total of 111 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 Khandaghosh Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Khandaghosh Subdivision

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,89,336 people. Includes nearly 97,092 males and 92,244 females. Rural population is about 1,89,336 people.
• There are around 21,168 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 10,800 boys and 10,368 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,29,963 people. Non-literate population is around 59,373 people.
• There are nearly 42,911 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khandaghosh 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khandaghosh Subdivision is approximately 73,478 people, including 37,493 males and 35,985 females. Around 73,478 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khandaghosh Subdivision is about 4,345 people, including 2,166 males and 2,179 females. Around 4,345 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 688 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 688 people per sq. km.