Nagrakata
Nagrakata 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 Nagrakata Block (CD) is 02169. Total area of nagrakata subdivision is 458 km². Nagrakata subdivision has a population of 1,27,397 peoples. Nagrakata subdivision has a population density of 278.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,274 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 53.10% population of nagrakata subdivision is literate, out of which 61.03% males and 45.06% females are literate.
List of Villages in Nagrakata Subdivision
Nagrakata Subdivision has a total of 34 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 Nagrakata Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angrabhasa | Angrabhasa Ii | Banerhat (10 km) |
| 2 | Bamandanga Tea Garden | Sulkapara | Malbazar (22 km) |
| 3 | Bhagatpur Tea Garden | Champaguri | Malbazar (28 km) |
| 4 | Caron Tea Garden | Luksan | Malbazar (30 km) |
| 5 | Chengmari Tea Garden | Luksan | Malbazar (35 km) |
| 6 | Chhar Tandu | Sulkapara | Jalpaiguri (70 km) |
| 7 | Deana Forest | Luksan | Malbazar (22 km) |
| 8 | Dhouda Simla | Angrabhasa Ii | Banerhat (18 km) |
| 9 | Dhumpara | Angrabhasa Ii | Dhupguri (30 km) |
| 10 | Gatia Tea Garden | Luksan | Malbazar (30 km) |
| 11 | Ghasmari | Sulkapara | Malbazar (23 km) |
| 12 | Grassmore Tea Garden | Luksan | Malbazar (25 km) |
| 13 | Hila | Champaguri | Nagrakata |
| 14 | Hila Tea Garden | Champaguri | Malbazar (30 km) |
| 15 | Hope Tea Garden | Champaguri | Malbazar (30 km) |
| 16 | Hridaypur | Angrabhasa I | Banerhat (10 km) |
| 17 | Jaldhaka Altadanga Tea Garden | Angrabhasa Ii | Gairkata (12 km) |
| 18 | Jiti Tea Garden | Champaguri | Mal Bazar (30 km) |
| 19 | Kalabari | Angrabhasa I | Dhupguri (32 km) |
| 20 | Kalabari Tea Garden | Angrabhasa I | Dhupguri (32 km) |
| 21 | Khairbari | Sulkapara | Malbazar (25 km) |
| 22 | Khayerkata | Angrabhasa Ii | Gairkata (20 km) |
| 23 | Kurti Tea Garden | Champaguri | Malbazar (32 km) |
| 24 | Luksan Tea Garden | Luksan | Malbazar (30 km) |
| 25 | Nagrakata | Sulkapara | Malbazar (32 km) |
| 26 | Nagrakata Tea Garden | Champaguri | Malbazar (26 km) |
| 27 | Naya Saili Tea Garden | Champaguri | Malbazar (25 km) |
| 28 | Sukhanibasti | Sulkapara | Malbazar (20 km) |
| 29 | Sulkapara | Sulkapara | Malbazar (23 km) |
| 30 | Tandu | Sulkapara | Malbazar (22 km) |
| 31 | Tandu Tea Garden | Sulkapara | Jalpaiguri (80 km) |
| 32 | Upar Kalabari | Angrabhasa I | Banghat (10 km) |
| 33 | Upper Tendu Forest | Sulkapara | Malbazar (22 km) |
| 34 | Uttar Nunkhawa Danga | Angrabhasa Ii | Gairkata (18 km) |
Population of Nagrakata Subdivision
The population profile of Nagrakata 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 Nagrakata's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,27,397 | 1,27,397 | N/A |
| Male Population | 64,133 | 64,133 | N/A |
| Female Population | 63,264 | 63,264 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,991 | 16,991 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,624 | 8,624 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,367 | 8,367 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 67,646 | 67,646 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 39,138 | 39,138 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 28,508 | 28,508 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 59,751 | 59,751 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,995 | 24,995 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 34,756 | 34,756 | N/A |
| Total Households | 27,274 | 27,274 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Nagrakata 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 17,626 | 17,626 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,984 | 8,984 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,642 | 8,642 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 62,624 | 62,624 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 31,107 | 31,107 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 31,517 | 31,517 | N/A |
| Population Density | 278 / km² | 278 / km² | N/A |