Raniganj
Raniganj 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 Raniganj Block (CD) is 02271. The total area of Raniganj Subdivision is 81 km², which includes 47.07 km² of rural area and 33.90 km² of urban area. Raniganj has a sex ratio of approximately 906 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Raniganj Subdivision
Raniganj Subdivision has a total of 25 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 Raniganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amkula | Egra | Raniganj |
| 2 | Baktarnagar | Ballavpur | Raniganj |
| 3 | Ballavpur | Ballavpur | Raniganj |
| 4 | Banshra | Amrasota | Raniganj |
| 5 | Belebathan | Jemeri | Raniganj |
| 6 | Chak Brindabanpur | Amrasota | Raniganj (4 km) |
| 7 | Chak Janadhara | Amrasota | Raniganj (5 km) |
| 8 | Chalbalpur | Jemeri | Asansol (10 km) |
| 9 | Chapui | Ratibati | Raniganj |
| 10 | Chelad | Tirat | Raniganj |
| 11 | Damalia | Tirat | Raniganj (6 km) |
| 12 | Egara | Egra | Raniganj |
| 13 | Harabhanga | Tirat | Raniganj (10 km) |
| 14 | Jemari | Jemeri | Raniganj |
| 15 | Kumardiha | Ratibati | Asansol (8 km) |
| 16 | Murgathaul | Tirat | Raniganj |
| 17 | Napur | Ballavpur | Raniganj (3 km) |
| 18 | Narankuri | Egra | Raniganj (3 km) |
| 19 | Nimcha | Jemeri | Raniganj |
| 20 | Raghunathchak | Ballavpur | Raniganj |
| 21 | Ratibati | Ratibati | Raniganj |
| 22 | Sahebganj | Egra | Raniganj |
| 23 | Saora | Ratibati | Asansol (8 km) |
| 24 | Sonachora | Amrasota | Raniganj (7 km) |
| 25 | Tirat | Tirat | Raniganj (10 km) |
Population of Raniganj Subdivision
The population profile of Raniganj 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 Raniganj 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 | 1,06,441 | 23,023 | 83,418 |
| Male Population | 55,835 | 12,010 | 43,825 |
| Female Population | 50,606 | 11,013 | 39,593 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,885 | 2,732 | 10,153 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,699 | 1,430 | 5,269 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,186 | 1,302 | 4,884 |
| Literate Population | 69,098 | 14,259 | 54,839 |
| Literate Male Population | 40,733 | 8,501 | 32,232 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,365 | 5,758 | 22,607 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,343 | 8,764 | 28,579 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,102 | 3,509 | 11,593 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,241 | 5,255 | 16,986 |
| Total Households | 21,653 | 4,645 | 17,008 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Raniganj Subdivision is around 1,06,441 people. This includes 55,835 males and 50,606 females. Rural population is about 23,023 (12,010 males and 11,013 females), while urban population is nearly 83,418 (43,825 males and 39,593 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,885 of the population, with 6,699 boys and 6,186 girls. Rural areas have 2,732 children, and urban areas have about 10,153 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 69,098 literate people in Raniganj Subdivision, including 40,733 literate males and 28,365 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 14,259 individuals and urban literacy covers around 54,839 people.
- About 37,343 people in Raniganj Subdivision are not literate, including 15,102 males and 22,241 females. Rural areas include 8,764 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 28,579 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 21,653 households, with 4,645 in villages and 17,008 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Raniganj 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 | 37,491 | 9,270 | 28,221 |
| SC Male Population | 19,387 | 4,742 | 14,645 |
| SC Female Population | 18,104 | 4,528 | 13,576 |
| Total ST Population | 9,982 | 3,398 | 6,584 |
| ST Male Population | 5,039 | 1,722 | 3,317 |
| ST Female Population | 4,943 | 1,676 | 3,267 |
| Population Density | 1,315 / km² | 489 / km² | 2,461 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Raniganj Subdivision is approximately 37,491 people, including 19,387 males and 18,104 females. Around 9,270 people live in rural parts. Nearly 28,221 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raniganj Subdivision is about 9,982 people, including 5,039 males and 4,943 females. Around 3,398 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,584 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,315 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 489 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,461 people per sq. km.