Bansihari

Bansihari 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, the sub-district code of Bansihari Block (CD) is 02206. The total area of Bansihari Subdivision is 207 km². Bansihari has a sex ratio of approximately 957 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Bansihari Subdivision

Bansihari Subdivision has a total of 161 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 Bansihari Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bansihari Subdivision

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,41,286 people. Includes nearly 72,161 males and 69,125 females. Rural population is about 1,41,286 people.
• There are around 17,179 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,712 boys and 8,467 girls.
• Literate population is about 85,368 people. Non-literate population is around 55,918 people.
• There are nearly 32,707 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bansihari 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bansihari Subdivision is approximately 37,506 people, including 19,330 males and 18,176 females. Around 37,506 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bansihari Subdivision is about 31,017 people, including 15,366 males and 15,651 females. Around 31,017 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 682 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 682 people per sq. km.