Manteswar

Manteswar 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 Manteswar Block (CD) is 02285. The total area of Manteswar Subdivision is 321 km². Manteswar has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Manteswar Subdivision

Manteswar Subdivision has a total of 144 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 Manteswar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Manteswar Subdivision

The population profile of Manteswar 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 Manteswar 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 2,37,398 people. Includes nearly 1,20,940 males and 1,16,458 females. Rural population is about 2,37,398 people.
• There are around 26,815 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 13,625 boys and 13,190 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,53,892 people. Non-literate population is around 83,506 people.
• There are nearly 54,082 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Manteswar 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 Manteswar Subdivision is approximately 56,862 people, including 28,724 males and 28,138 females. Around 56,862 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Manteswar Subdivision is about 6,958 people, including 3,363 males and 3,595 females. Around 6,958 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 739 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 739 people per sq. km.