Phansidewa

Phansidewa is a Town and Subdivision in Darjiling 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 Phansidewa Block (CD) is 02164. The total area of Phansidewa Subdivision is 266 km². Phansidewa has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Phansidewa Subdivision

Phansidewa Subdivision has a total of 113 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 Phansidewa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Phansidewa Subdivision

The population profile of Phansidewa 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 Phansidewa 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 2,04,522 people. Includes nearly 1,03,719 males and 1,00,803 females. Rural population is about 2,04,522 people.
• There are around 28,345 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,375 boys and 13,970 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,13,572 people. Non-literate population is around 90,950 people.
• There are nearly 42,138 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Phansidewa 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 Phansidewa Subdivision is approximately 60,704 people, including 31,321 males and 29,383 females. Around 60,704 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Phansidewa Subdivision is about 62,595 people, including 30,744 males and 31,851 females. Around 62,595 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 769 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 769 people per sq. km.