Balagarh

Balagarh is a Town and Subdivision in Hugli 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 information the sub-district code of Balagarh Block (CD) is 02345. Total area of balagarh subdivision is 199 km² including 189.29 km² rural area and 9.54 km² urban area. Balagarh subdivision has a population of 2,28,998 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,188 while rural population is 2,00,810. Balagarh has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females for every 1,000 males. Balagarh subdivision has a population density of 1152 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 55,881 houses in the sub-district, including 6,847 urban houses and 49,034 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.75% population of balagarh subdivision is literate, out of which 74.67% males and 64.64% females are literate.

List of Villages in Balagarh Subdivision

Balagarh Subdivision has a total of 136 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 Balagarh Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Balagarh Subdivision

The population profile of Balagarh 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 Balagarh's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Balagarh Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.