Kalchini

Kalchini 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 Kalchini Block (CD) is 02171. Total area of kalchini subdivision is 1,020 km² including 1,004.91 km² rural area and 15.26 km² urban area. Kalchini subdivision has a population of 2,98,458 peoples, out of which urban population is 86,650 while rural population is 2,11,808. Kalchini has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females for every 1,000 males. Kalchini subdivision has a population density of 292.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 62,737 houses in the sub-district, including 16,818 urban houses and 45,919 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.96% population of kalchini subdivision is literate, out of which 68.62% males and 52.71% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kalchini Subdivision

Kalchini Subdivision has a total of 44 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 Kalchini Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kalchini Subdivision

The population profile of Kalchini 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 Kalchini'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 Kalchini 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.