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 information the sub-district code of Raniganj Block (CD) is 02271. Total area of raniganj subdivision is 81 km² including 47.07 km² rural area and 33.90 km² urban area. Raniganj subdivision has a population of 1,06,441 peoples, out of which urban population is 83,418 while rural population is 23,023. Raniganj has a sex ratio of approximately 906 females for every 1,000 males. Raniganj subdivision has a population density of 1315 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,653 houses in the sub-district, including 17,008 urban houses and 4,645 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.92% population of raniganj subdivision is literate, out of which 72.95% males and 56.05% females are literate.

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.

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Raniganj 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.