Falakata

Falakata is a Town and Subdivision in Jalpaiguri 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 Falakata Block (CD) is 02175. Total area of falakata subdivision is 283 km² including 263.12 km² rural area and 20.11 km² urban area. Falakata subdivision has a population of 2,90,722 peoples, out of which urban population is 46,561 while rural population is 2,44,161. Falakata has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Falakata subdivision has a population density of 1026 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 65,571 houses in the sub-district, including 10,793 urban houses and 54,778 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.93% population of falakata subdivision is literate, out of which 69.38% males and 58.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Falakata Subdivision

Falakata Subdivision has a total of 64 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 Falakata Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Falakata Subdivision

The population profile of Falakata 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 Falakata'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 Falakata 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.