Hugli

Hugli is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Hugli district is 3,149 km², which includes 2,819.97 km² of rural area and 329.03 km² of urban area. There are about 1,842 villages in Hugli district.

For administrative convenience, Hugli 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 18 subdivisions in Hugli district. Here is the list of all Hugli Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Hugli District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Arambag2762,85,207
2Balagarh1992,28,998
3Chanditala I941,79,825
4Chanditala II501,58,396
5Chinsurah Magra652,44,383
6Dhaniakhali2773,20,534
7Goghat I1841,40,030
8Goghat II1901,60,585
9Haripal1852,61,073
10Jangipara1642,21,578
11Khanakul I1752,54,434
12Khanakul II1241,84,734
13Pandua2843,16,197
14Polba Dadpur2902,63,555
15Pursura1021,73,437
16Serampur Uttarpara331,52,266
17Singur1652,76,413
18Tarakeswar1161,79,148

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Polba - Dadpur Area not under any Sub-district
Smallest Tehsil Serampur Uttarpara Serampur Uttarpara

Population of Hugli District

The population of Hugli 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 Hugli, 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 55,19,145 33,90,646 21,28,499
Total Male Population 28,14,653 17,22,945 10,91,708
Total Female Population 27,04,492 16,67,701 10,36,791
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,33,210 3,47,916 1,85,294
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,73,116 1,78,020 95,096
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,60,094 1,69,896 90,198
Literate Population 40,78,388 23,89,544 16,88,844
Literate Male Population 22,11,777 13,09,767 9,02,010
Literate Female Population 18,66,611 10,79,777 7,86,834
Illiterate Population 14,40,757 10,01,102 4,39,655
Illiterate Male Population 6,02,876 4,13,178 1,89,698
Illiterate Female Population 8,37,881 5,87,924 2,49,957
Households 12,87,423 7,81,480 5,05,943

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Hugli district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Hugli district is 55,19,145, including 28,14,653 males and 27,04,492 females. In rural areas, it is 33,90,646, including 17,22,945 males and 16,67,701 females. In urban areas, it is 21,28,499, including 10,91,708 males and 10,36,791 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Hugli district is 5,33,210, including 2,73,116 boys and 2,60,094 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,47,916, including 1,78,020 boys and 1,69,896 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,85,294, including 95,096 boys and 90,198 girls.
  • Literate population in Hugli district is around 40,78,388, including 22,11,777 males and 18,66,611 females. In rural areas, it is 23,89,544, including 13,09,767 males and 10,79,777 females. In urban areas, it is 16,88,844, including 9,02,010 males and 7,86,834 females.
  • Illiterate population in Hugli district is about 14,40,757, including 6,02,876 males and 8,37,881 females. In rural areas, it is 10,01,102, including 4,13,178 males and 5,87,924 females. In urban areas, it is 4,39,655, including 1,89,698 males and 2,49,957 females.
  • There are about 12,87,423 households in Hugli district, including 7,81,480 in rural areas and 5,05,943 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Hugli. 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 13,44,021 10,53,739 2,90,282
SC Male Population 6,80,992 5,32,867 1,48,125
SC Female Population 6,63,029 5,20,872 1,42,157
Total ST Population 2,29,243 2,11,620 17,623
ST Male Population 1,13,249 1,04,347 8,902
ST Female Population 1,15,994 1,07,273 8,721
Population Density 1,753 / km² 1,202 / km² 6,469 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Hugli district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hugli district is approximately 13,44,021, including 6,80,992 males and 6,63,029 females. In rural areas, it is 10,53,739, including 5,32,867 males and 5,20,872 females. In urban areas, it is 2,90,282, including 1,48,125 males and 1,42,157 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hugli district is about 2,29,243, including 1,13,249 males and 1,15,994 females. In rural areas, it is 2,11,620, including 1,04,347 males and 1,07,273 females. In urban areas, it is 17,623, including 8,902 males and 8,721 females.
  • Overall population density of Hugli district is around 1,753 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,202 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,469 people per km².