Pandabeswar
Pandabeswar 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 Pandabeswar Block (CD) is 02273. The total area of Pandabeswar Subdivision is 115 km², which includes 50.35 km² of rural area and 64.18 km² of urban area. Pandabeswar has a sex ratio of approximately 912 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pandabeswar Subdivision
Pandabeswar Subdivision has a total of 29 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 Pandabeswar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahula | Behula | Pandabeswar |
| 2 | Baidyanathpur | Baidyanathpur | Pandabeswar |
| 3 | Bajari | Haripura | Raniganj (10 km) |
| 4 | Banbahal | Chhora | Ranigang (4 km) |
| 5 | Bhaluka | Haripura | Raniganj (10 km) |
| 6 | Bhatmura | Haripura | Raniganj (10 km) |
| 7 | Bilpahari | Haripura | Pandabeswar |
| 8 | Chak Bankola | Ukhra | Pandabeswar |
| 9 | Chak Jharia | Nabagram | Ukhra (4 km) |
| 10 | Chak Karala | Baidyanathpur | Ranigang (25 km) |
| 11 | Chhora | Chhora | Pandabeswar |
| 12 | Dalurband | Kendra | Pandabeswar |
| 13 | Danya | Baidyanathpur | Ranigang (31 km) |
| 14 | Deshlopa | Baidyanathpur | Ranigang |
| 15 | Gobindapur | Baidyanathpur | Ranigang (18 km) |
| 16 | Hansdiha | Haripura | Raniganj (10 km) |
| 17 | Haripur | Haripura | Pandabeswar |
| 18 | Joalbhanga | Nabagram | Pandabeswar (3 km) |
| 19 | Kendra Khottamdi | Shyamla | Pandabeswar |
| 20 | Konardihi | Nabagram | Pandabeswar |
| 21 | Konda | Baidyanathpur | Ranigang |
| 22 | Kumarkhala | Haripura | Raniganj (10 km) |
| 23 | Mahal | Baidyanathpur | Pandabeswar |
| 24 | Nabgram | Nabagram | Pandabeswar |
| 25 | Parashkol | Behula | Pandabeswar |
| 26 | Ramnagar | Kendra | Pandabeswar |
| 27 | Sankarpur | Chhora | Pandabeswar |
| 28 | Shyamsundarpur | Nabagram | Ukhra (3 km) |
| 29 | Sonpur | Haripura | Raniganj (10 km) |
Population of Pandabeswar Subdivision
The population profile of Pandabeswar 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 Pandabeswar 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 | 1,61,891 | 26,720 | 1,35,171 |
| Male Population | 84,651 | 13,810 | 70,841 |
| Female Population | 77,240 | 12,910 | 64,330 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,709 | 3,272 | 16,437 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,095 | 1,685 | 8,410 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,614 | 1,587 | 8,027 |
| Literate Population | 1,03,801 | 16,853 | 86,948 |
| Literate Male Population | 61,005 | 9,752 | 51,253 |
| Literate Female Population | 42,796 | 7,101 | 35,695 |
| Illiterate Population | 58,090 | 9,867 | 48,223 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,646 | 4,058 | 19,588 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 34,444 | 5,809 | 28,635 |
| Total Households | 34,248 | 5,815 | 28,433 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pandabeswar Subdivision is around 1,61,891 people. This includes 84,651 males and 77,240 females. Rural population is about 26,720 (13,810 males and 12,910 females), while urban population is nearly 1,35,171 (70,841 males and 64,330 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,709 of the population, with 10,095 boys and 9,614 girls. Rural areas have 3,272 children, and urban areas have about 16,437 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,03,801 literate people in Pandabeswar Subdivision, including 61,005 literate males and 42,796 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 16,853 individuals and urban literacy covers around 86,948 people.
- About 58,090 people in Pandabeswar Subdivision are not literate, including 23,646 males and 34,444 females. Rural areas include 9,867 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 48,223 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 34,248 households, with 5,815 in villages and 28,433 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pandabeswar 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 | 49,189 | 6,759 | 42,430 |
| SC Male Population | 25,314 | 3,398 | 21,916 |
| SC Female Population | 23,875 | 3,361 | 20,514 |
| Total ST Population | 10,821 | 4,167 | 6,654 |
| ST Male Population | 5,441 | 2,054 | 3,387 |
| ST Female Population | 5,380 | 2,113 | 3,267 |
| Population Density | 1,413 / km² | 531 / km² | 2,106 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pandabeswar Subdivision is approximately 49,189 people, including 25,314 males and 23,875 females. Around 6,759 people live in rural parts. Nearly 42,430 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pandabeswar Subdivision is about 10,821 people, including 5,441 males and 5,380 females. Around 4,167 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,654 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,413 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 531 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,106 people per sq. km.