Bagnan - II Subdivision - Howrah, West Bengal
Bagnan - II is an administrative subdivision in the Howrah district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bagnan - II is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ghoraghata, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 93 km², including 74.42 km² rural area and 18.31 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bagnan - II Subdivision
Bagnan - II Subdivision has a total of 49 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asharia | Rural | Saratchandra |
| 2 | Athila | Rural | Antila |
| 3 | Baidyanathpur | Rural | Bantul-Baidyanathpur |
| 4 | Balarampur | Rural | Antila |
| 5 | Bankurdaha | Rural | Orphooli |
| 6 | Bansberia | Rural | Orphooli |
| 7 | Barunda (Ct) | Rural | Orphooli |
| 8 | Basudebpur | Rural | Halyan |
| 9 | Batul (Ct) | Rural | Bantul-Baidyanathpur |
| 10 | Benapur | Rural | Mualyan Benapur |
| 11 | Birkul | Rural | Bantul-Baidyanathpur |
| 12 | Borar | Rural | Antila |
| 13 | Brahman Dukuria | Rural | Saratchandra |
| 14 | Brindabanpur | Rural | Antila |
| 15 | Chaitanyapur | Rural | Antila |
| 16 | Chak Kamala | Rural | Orphooli |
| 17 | Chandanapara | Rural | Mualyan Benapur |
| 18 | Chandrabhag | Rural | Chandrabhag |
| 19 | Char Orphuli | Rural | Orphooli |
| 20 | Charkata Pukuria | Rural | Bantul-Baidyanathpur |
| 21 | Chhayani Guzrat | Rural | Halyan |
| 22 | Deulti | Rural | Saratchandra |
| 23 | Duaniguzrat | Rural | Halyan |
| 24 | Gunandapur | Rural | Antila |
| 25 | Halyan (Ct) | Rural | Halyan |
| 26 | Heledwip | Rural | Orphooli |
| 27 | Ishwaripur | Rural | Saratchandra |
| 28 | Kamardaha | Rural | Orphooli |
| 29 | Kanaipur (Ct) | Rural | Chandrabhag |
| 30 | Katapukuria | Rural | Bantul-Baidyanathpur |
| 31 | Kazibhuara | Rural | Antila |
| 32 | Khajurnan | Rural | Mualyan Benapur |
| 33 | Khanjadapur | Rural | Bantul-Baidyanathpur |
| 34 | Kulitapara (Ct) | Rural | Chandrabhag |
| 35 | Madanmohanpur | Rural | Halyan |
| 36 | Matinala | Rural | Saratchandra |
| 37 | Mellak | Rural | Saratchandra |
| 38 | Mugkalyan (Ct) | Rural | Mualyan Benapur |
| 39 | Naupala (Ct) | Rural | Saratchandra |
| 40 | Nazarpur | Rural | Antila |
| 41 | Orphuli | Rural | Orphooli |
| 42 | Paikpari | Rural | Antila |
| 43 | Panchani Guzrat | Rural | Halyan |
| 44 | Rabibhag | Rural | Chandrabhag |
| 45 | Rana | Rural | Orphooli |
| 46 | Raynagar | Rural | Halyan |
| 47 | Rupasgari | Rural | Halyan |
| 48 | Santoshpur | Rural | Antila |
| 49 | Sondail | Rural | Saratchandra |
Population of Bagnan - II Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bagnan - II Subdivision has a total population of 1,64,405 people, consisting of 84,539 males and 79,866 females. There are 35,690 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,773 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,64,405 | 1,19,033 | 45,372 |
| Male Population | 84,539 | 61,419 | 23,120 |
| Female Population | 79,866 | 57,614 | 22,252 |
| Total Households | 35,690 | 25,839 | 9,851 |
| Population Density | 1,773 / km² | 1,600 / km² | 2,478 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,20,042 literate people and 19,026 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,341 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 793 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,026 | 13,665 | 5,361 |
| Literate Population | 1,20,042 | 86,989 | 33,053 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,363 | 32,044 | 12,319 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,341 | 13,007 | 4,334 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 793 | 146 | 647 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.