Haora
Haora is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Haora district is 1,467 km², which includes 1,035.43 km² of rural area and 431.57 km² of urban area. There are about 644 villages in Haora district.
For administrative convenience, Haora district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 14 subdivisions in Haora district. Here is the list of all Haora Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Haora District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amta I | 124 | 2,23,218 |
| 2 | Amta II | 146 | 2,08,132 |
| 3 | Bagnan I | 83 | 2,21,500 |
| 4 | Bagnan II | 93 | 1,64,405 |
| 5 | Bally Jagachha | 31 | 2,09,504 |
| 6 | Domjur | 101 | 3,77,588 |
| 7 | Jagatballavpur | 134 | 2,57,941 |
| 8 | Panchla | 74 | 2,51,930 |
| 9 | Sankrail | 63 | 3,30,828 |
| 10 | Shyampur I | 128 | 2,05,849 |
| 11 | Shyampur II | 99 | 1,96,164 |
| 12 | Udaynarayanpur | 115 | 1,90,186 |
| 13 | Uluberia I | 70 | 2,15,392 |
| 14 | Uluberia II | 109 | 1,91,599 |
Population of Haora District
The population of Haora offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Haora, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,50,029 | 17,75,885 | 30,74,144 |
| Total Male Population | 25,00,819 | 9,09,519 | 15,91,300 |
| Total Female Population | 23,49,210 | 8,66,366 | 14,82,844 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,22,802 | 2,05,158 | 3,17,644 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,66,472 | 1,04,382 | 1,62,090 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,56,330 | 1,00,776 | 1,55,554 |
| Literate Population | 36,05,206 | 12,56,266 | 23,48,940 |
| Literate Male Population | 19,42,824 | 6,82,352 | 12,60,472 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,62,382 | 5,73,914 | 10,88,468 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,44,823 | 5,19,619 | 7,25,204 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,57,995 | 2,27,167 | 3,30,828 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,86,828 | 2,92,452 | 3,94,376 |
| Households | 10,61,336 | 3,91,434 | 6,69,902 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Haora district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Haora district is 48,50,029, including 25,00,819 males and 23,49,210 females. In rural areas, it is 17,75,885, including 9,09,519 males and 8,66,366 females. In urban areas, it is 30,74,144, including 15,91,300 males and 14,82,844 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Haora district is 5,22,802, including 2,66,472 boys and 2,56,330 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,05,158, including 1,04,382 boys and 1,00,776 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,17,644, including 1,62,090 boys and 1,55,554 girls.
- Literate population in Haora district is around 36,05,206, including 19,42,824 males and 16,62,382 females. In rural areas, it is 12,56,266, including 6,82,352 males and 5,73,914 females. In urban areas, it is 23,48,940, including 12,60,472 males and 10,88,468 females.
- Illiterate population in Haora district is about 12,44,823, including 5,57,995 males and 6,86,828 females. In rural areas, it is 5,19,619, including 2,27,167 males and 2,92,452 females. In urban areas, it is 7,25,204, including 3,30,828 males and 3,94,376 females.
- There are about 10,61,336 households in Haora district, including 3,91,434 in rural areas and 6,69,902 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Haora. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,18,951 | 4,07,815 | 3,11,136 |
| SC Male Population | 3,67,053 | 2,07,531 | 1,59,522 |
| SC Female Population | 3,51,898 | 2,00,284 | 1,51,614 |
| Total ST Population | 15,094 | 4,025 | 11,069 |
| ST Male Population | 7,761 | 2,075 | 5,686 |
| ST Female Population | 7,333 | 1,950 | 5,383 |
| Population Density | 3,306 / km² | 1,715 / km² | 7,123 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Haora district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Haora district is approximately 7,18,951, including 3,67,053 males and 3,51,898 females. In rural areas, it is 4,07,815, including 2,07,531 males and 2,00,284 females. In urban areas, it is 3,11,136, including 1,59,522 males and 1,51,614 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Haora district is about 15,094, including 7,761 males and 7,333 females. In rural areas, it is 4,025, including 2,075 males and 1,950 females. In urban areas, it is 11,069, including 5,686 males and 5,383 females.
- Overall population density of Haora district is around 3,306 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,715 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,123 people per km².