Birbhum
Birbhum is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Birbhum district is 4,545 km², which includes 4,424.56 km² of rural area and 120.44 km² of urban area. There are about 2,242 villages in Birbhum district.
For administrative convenience, Birbhum district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 19 subdivisions in Birbhum district. Here is the list of all Birbhum Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Birbhum District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolpur Sriniketan | 321 | 2,02,553 |
| 2 | Dubrajpur | 348 | 1,81,437 |
| 3 | Illambazar | 286 | 1,68,709 |
| 4 | Khoyrasol | 278 | 1,53,248 |
| 5 | Labpur | 278 | 2,01,901 |
| 6 | Mayureswar I | 196 | 1,59,782 |
| 7 | Mayureswar II | 153 | 1,27,661 |
| 8 | Mohammad Bazar | 337 | 1,64,570 |
| 9 | Murarai I | 172 | 1,90,802 |
| 10 | Murarai II | 193 | 2,22,033 |
| 11 | Nalhati I | 275 | 2,04,818 |
| 12 | Nalhati II | 117 | 1,27,785 |
| 13 | Nanoor | 289 | 2,18,654 |
| 14 | Rajnagar | 239 | 77,979 |
| 15 | Rampurhat I | 286 | 1,88,435 |
| 16 | Rampurhat II | 161 | 1,87,823 |
| 17 | Sainthia | 273 | 1,95,349 |
| 18 | Suri I | 146 | 1,11,377 |
| 19 | Suri II | 127 | 87,405 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Dubrajpur | Area not under any Sub-district |
| Smallest Tehsil | Area not under any Sub-district | Area not under any Sub-district |
Population of Birbhum District
The population of Birbhum offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Birbhum, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,02,404 | 30,52,956 | 4,49,448 |
| Total Male Population | 17,90,920 | 15,61,976 | 2,28,944 |
| Total Female Population | 17,11,484 | 14,90,980 | 2,20,504 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,48,485 | 4,01,237 | 47,248 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,28,909 | 2,04,477 | 24,432 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,19,576 | 1,96,760 | 22,816 |
| Literate Population | 21,58,447 | 18,32,366 | 3,26,081 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,01,481 | 10,25,661 | 1,75,820 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,56,966 | 8,06,705 | 1,50,261 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,43,957 | 12,20,590 | 1,23,367 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,89,439 | 5,36,315 | 53,124 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,54,518 | 6,84,275 | 70,243 |
| Households | 8,17,899 | 7,15,476 | 1,02,423 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Birbhum district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Birbhum district is 35,02,404, including 17,90,920 males and 17,11,484 females. In rural areas, it is 30,52,956, including 15,61,976 males and 14,90,980 females. In urban areas, it is 4,49,448, including 2,28,944 males and 2,20,504 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Birbhum district is 4,48,485, including 2,28,909 boys and 2,19,576 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,01,237, including 2,04,477 boys and 1,96,760 girls. In urban areas, it is 47,248, including 24,432 boys and 22,816 girls.
- Literate population in Birbhum district is around 21,58,447, including 12,01,481 males and 9,56,966 females. In rural areas, it is 18,32,366, including 10,25,661 males and 8,06,705 females. In urban areas, it is 3,26,081, including 1,75,820 males and 1,50,261 females.
- Illiterate population in Birbhum district is about 13,43,957, including 5,89,439 males and 7,54,518 females. In rural areas, it is 12,20,590, including 5,36,315 males and 6,84,275 females. In urban areas, it is 1,23,367, including 53,124 males and 70,243 females.
- There are about 8,17,899 households in Birbhum district, including 7,15,476 in rural areas and 1,02,423 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Birbhum. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,33,140 | 9,34,054 | 99,086 |
| SC Male Population | 5,29,001 | 4,78,901 | 50,100 |
| SC Female Population | 5,04,139 | 4,55,153 | 48,986 |
| Total ST Population | 2,42,484 | 2,32,666 | 9,818 |
| ST Male Population | 1,19,787 | 1,15,022 | 4,765 |
| ST Female Population | 1,22,697 | 1,17,644 | 5,053 |
| Population Density | 771 / km² | 690 / km² | 3,732 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Birbhum district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Birbhum district is approximately 10,33,140, including 5,29,001 males and 5,04,139 females. In rural areas, it is 9,34,054, including 4,78,901 males and 4,55,153 females. In urban areas, it is 99,086, including 50,100 males and 48,986 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Birbhum district is about 2,42,484, including 1,19,787 males and 1,22,697 females. In rural areas, it is 2,32,666, including 1,15,022 males and 1,17,644 females. In urban areas, it is 9,818, including 4,765 males and 5,053 females.
- Overall population density of Birbhum district is around 771 people per km². Rural areas have about 690 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,732 people per km².