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 information the sub-district code of Pandabeswar Block (CD) is 02273. Total area of pandabeswar subdivision is 115 km² including 50.35 km² rural area and 64.18 km² urban area. Pandabeswar subdivision has a population of 1,61,891 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,35,171 while rural population is 26,720. Pandabeswar has a sex ratio of approximately 912 females for every 1,000 males. Pandabeswar subdivision has a population density of 1413 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 34,248 houses in the sub-district, including 28,433 urban houses and 5,815 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.12% population of pandabeswar subdivision is literate, out of which 72.07% males and 55.41% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bahula Behula Pandabeswar
2Baidyanathpur Baidyanathpur Pandabeswar
3Bajari Haripura Raniganj (10 km)
4Banbahal Chhora Ranigang (4 km)
5Bhaluka Haripura Raniganj (10 km)
6Bhatmura Haripura Raniganj (10 km)
7Bilpahari Haripura Pandabeswar
8Chak Bankola Ukhra Pandabeswar
9Chak Jharia Nabagram Ukhra (4 km)
10Chak Karala Baidyanathpur Ranigang (25 km)
11Chhora Chhora Pandabeswar
12Dalurband Kendra Pandabeswar
13Danya Baidyanathpur Ranigang (31 km)
14Deshlopa Baidyanathpur Ranigang
15Gobindapur Baidyanathpur Ranigang (18 km)
16Hansdiha Haripura Raniganj (10 km)
17Haripur Haripura Pandabeswar
18Joalbhanga Nabagram Pandabeswar (3 km)
19Kendra Khottamdi Shyamla Pandabeswar
20Konardihi Nabagram Pandabeswar
21Konda Baidyanathpur Ranigang
22Kumarkhala Haripura Raniganj (10 km)
23Mahal Baidyanathpur Pandabeswar
24Nabgram Nabagram Pandabeswar
25Parashkol Behula Pandabeswar
26Ramnagar Kendra Pandabeswar
27Sankarpur Chhora Pandabeswar
28Shyamsundarpur Nabagram Ukhra (3 km)
29Sonpur 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Pandabeswar 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 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