Sainthia

Sainthia is a Town and Subdivision in Birbhum 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 Sainthia Block (CD) is 02261. Total area of sainthia subdivision is 273 km² including 271.83 km² rural area and 1.61 km² urban area. Sainthia subdivision has a population of 1,95,349 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,242 while rural population is 1,86,107. Sainthia has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Sainthia subdivision has a population density of 714.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 46,552 houses in the sub-district, including 2,215 urban houses and 44,337 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.91% population of sainthia subdivision is literate, out of which 69.82% males and 57.69% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sainthia Subdivision

Sainthia Subdivision has a total of 231 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 Sainthia Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sainthia Subdivision

The population profile of Sainthia 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 Sainthia'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 Sainthia 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.