Ondal

Ondal 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 Ondal Block (CD) is 02272. Total area of ondal subdivision is 78 km² including 19.43 km² rural area and 58.71 km² urban area. Ondal subdivision has a population of 1,86,915 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,51,304 while rural population is 35,611. Ondal has a sex ratio of approximately 904 females for every 1,000 males. Ondal subdivision has a population density of 2392 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,704 houses in the sub-district, including 31,898 urban houses and 7,806 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.62% population of ondal subdivision is literate, out of which 75.62% males and 60.87% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ondal Subdivision

Ondal Subdivision has a total of 27 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 Ondal Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Andal Andal Ondal
2Babuisol Madanpur Andal (3 km)
3Baska Madanpur Ondal
4Bhadur Andal Raniganj (10 km)
5Chak Bankola Ukhra Ondal
6Chak Rambati Madanpur Raniganj (7 km)
7Dakshin Khanda Dakshinkhanda Ondal
8Dhandadihi Madanpur Ondal
9Dhubchururia Andal Gopal Math (1 km)
10Dignala Andal Ondal
11Gaidhoba Dakshinkhanda Benachity (10 km)
12Harishpur Madanpur Ondal
13Kajora Kajora Ondal
14Khandra Khandara Ondal
15Madanpur Madanpur Raniganj (5 km)
16Madhabpur Khandara Raniganj (7 km)
17Madhusudanpur Dakshinkhanda Benachity (16 km)
18Mahira Dakshinkhanda Ondal
19Mukundapur Khandara Raniganj (10 km)
20Ondal Andal Ondal
21Palashban Madanpur Ondal
22Parashkol Behula Ondal
23Shrirampur Sreerampur Durgapur (14 km)
24Siduli Khandara Ondal
25Tamla Andal Durgapur (5 km)
26Tiarmana Madanpur Ondal
27Ukhra Ukhra Ondal

Population of Ondal Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,86,915 35,611 1,51,304
Male Population 98,149 18,956 79,193
Female Population 88,766 16,655 72,111
Child Population (Age 0–6) 20,893 3,927 16,966
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 10,855 2,069 8,786
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 10,038 1,858 8,180
Literate Population 1,28,254 24,374 1,03,880
Literate Male Population 74,218 14,490 59,728
Literate Female Population 54,036 9,884 44,152
Illiterate Population 58,661 11,237 47,424
Illiterate Male Population 23,931 4,466 19,465
Illiterate Female Population 34,730 6,771 27,959
Total Households 39,704 7,806 31,898

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ondal 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 52,518 10,773 41,745
SC Male Population 27,145 5,657 21,488
SC Female Population 25,373 5,116 20,257
Total ST Population 7,628 1,675 5,953
ST Male Population 3,827 856 2,971
ST Female Population 3,801 819 2,982
Population Density 2,392 / km² 1,833 / km² 2,577 / km²