Balurghat

Balurghat is a Town and Subdivision in Dakshin Dinajpur 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 Balurghat Block (CD) is 02204. Total area of balurghat subdivision is 355 km² including 348.45 km² rural area and 6.56 km² urban area. Balurghat subdivision has a population of 2,48,901 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,762 while rural population is 2,34,139. Balurghat has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Balurghat subdivision has a population density of 701.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 61,037 houses in the sub-district, including 3,690 urban houses and 57,347 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.65% population of balurghat subdivision is literate, out of which 72.46% males and 60.48% females are literate.

List of Villages in Balurghat Subdivision

Balurghat Subdivision has a total of 310 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 Balurghat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Balurghat Subdivision

The population profile of Balurghat 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 Balurghat'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 Balurghat 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.