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, the sub-district code of Ondal Block (CD) is 02272. The total area of Ondal Subdivision is 78 km², which includes 19.43 km² of rural area and 58.71 km² of urban area. Ondal has a sex ratio of approximately 904 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andal | Andal | Ondal |
| 2 | Babuisol | Madanpur | Andal (3 km) |
| 3 | Baska | Madanpur | Ondal |
| 4 | Bhadur | Andal | Raniganj (10 km) |
| 5 | Chak Bankola | Ukhra | Ondal |
| 6 | Chak Rambati | Madanpur | Raniganj (7 km) |
| 7 | Dakshin Khanda | Dakshinkhanda | Ondal |
| 8 | Dhandadihi | Madanpur | Ondal |
| 9 | Dhubchururia | Andal | Gopal Math (1 km) |
| 10 | Dignala | Andal | Ondal |
| 11 | Gaidhoba | Dakshinkhanda | Benachity (10 km) |
| 12 | Harishpur | Madanpur | Ondal |
| 13 | Kajora | Kajora | Ondal |
| 14 | Khandra | Khandara | Ondal |
| 15 | Madanpur | Madanpur | Raniganj (5 km) |
| 16 | Madhabpur | Khandara | Raniganj (7 km) |
| 17 | Madhusudanpur | Dakshinkhanda | Benachity (16 km) |
| 18 | Mahira | Dakshinkhanda | Ondal |
| 19 | Mukundapur | Khandara | Raniganj (10 km) |
| 20 | Ondal | Andal | Ondal |
| 21 | Palashban | Madanpur | Ondal |
| 22 | Parashkol | Behula | Ondal |
| 23 | Shrirampur | Sreerampur | Durgapur (14 km) |
| 24 | Siduli | Khandara | Ondal |
| 25 | Tamla | Andal | Durgapur (5 km) |
| 26 | Tiarmana | Madanpur | Ondal |
| 27 | Ukhra | 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 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 | 1,86,915 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ondal Subdivision is around 1,86,915 people. This includes 98,149 males and 88,766 females. Rural population is about 35,611 (18,956 males and 16,655 females), while urban population is nearly 1,51,304 (79,193 males and 72,111 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 20,893 of the population, with 10,855 boys and 10,038 girls. Rural areas have 3,927 children, and urban areas have about 16,966 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,28,254 literate people in Ondal Subdivision, including 74,218 literate males and 54,036 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,374 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,03,880 people.
- About 58,661 people in Ondal Subdivision are not literate, including 23,931 males and 34,730 females. Rural areas include 11,237 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 47,424 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 39,704 households, with 7,806 in villages and 31,898 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ondal 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ondal Subdivision is approximately 52,518 people, including 27,145 males and 25,373 females. Around 10,773 people live in rural parts. Nearly 41,745 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ondal Subdivision is about 7,628 people, including 3,827 males and 3,801 females. Around 1,675 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,953 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,392 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,833 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,577 people per sq. km.