Madarihat

Madarihat 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 Madarihat Block (CD) is 02170. Total area of madarihat subdivision is 353 km² including 344.33 km² rural area and 8.56 km² urban area. Madarihat subdivision has a population of 2,02,026 peoples, out of which urban population is 13,761 while rural population is 1,88,265. Madarihat has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females for every 1,000 males. Madarihat subdivision has a population density of 572.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 44,149 houses in the sub-district, including 3,249 urban houses and 40,900 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.59% population of madarihat subdivision is literate, out of which 66.69% males and 52.42% females are literate.

List of Villages in Madarihat Subdivision

Madarihat Subdivision has a total of 50 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 Madarihat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Madarihat Subdivision

The population profile of Madarihat 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 Madarihat'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 Madarihat 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.