Kumarganj

Kumarganj 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 Kumarganj Block (CD) is 02202. The total area of Kumarganj Subdivision is 289 km². Kumarganj has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kumarganj Subdivision

Kumarganj Subdivision has a total of 217 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 Kumarganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kumarganj Subdivision

The population profile of Kumarganj 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 Kumarganj 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 1,69,102 people. Includes nearly 87,098 males and 82,004 females. Rural population is about 1,69,102 people.
• There are around 18,773 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,621 boys and 9,152 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,12,095 people. Non-literate population is around 57,007 people.
• There are nearly 41,290 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kumarganj 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 Kumarganj Subdivision is approximately 43,840 people, including 22,603 males and 21,237 females. Around 43,840 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kumarganj Subdivision is about 28,769 people, including 14,422 males and 14,347 females. Around 28,769 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 585 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 585 people per sq. km.