Rajganj

Rajganj 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 Rajganj Block (CD) is 02166. Total area of rajganj subdivision is 658 km² including 571.59 km² rural area and 86.83 km² urban area. Rajganj subdivision has a population of 3,73,776 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,83,131 while rural population is 1,90,645. Rajganj has a sex ratio of approximately 934 females for every 1,000 males. Rajganj subdivision has a population density of 567.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 82,038 houses in the sub-district, including 40,894 urban houses and 41,144 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.82% population of rajganj subdivision is literate, out of which 68.51% males and 56.73% females are literate.

List of Villages in Rajganj Subdivision

Rajganj Subdivision has a total of 29 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 Rajganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ambari Falakata Binnaguri Sliguri (10 km)
2Araji Bhelakoba I Panikauri Jalpaiguri (20 km)
3Araji Bhelakoba Ii Panikauri Jalpaiguri (18 km)
4Araji Bhelakoba Iii Sikarpur Jalpaiguri (10 km)
5Araji Binnaguri Panikauri Siliguri (10 km)
6Badlagachha Majhiali Siliguri (10 km)
7Balai Gachh Majhiali Siliguri (10 km)
8Binnaguri Binnaguri Rajganj
9Chakiabhita Binnaguri Rajganj
10Chhat Guzrimari Panikauri Jalpaiguri (10 km)
11Chhat Shikarpur Sikarpur Jalpaiguri (30 km)
12Dabgram Dabgram I Rajganj
13Gadheaganj Binnaguri Sliguri (10 km)
14Guzrimari Sikarpur Jalpaiguri (25 km)
15Jugibhita Binnaguri Sliguri (10 km)
16Junglee Mohal Binnaguri Sliguri (10 km)
17Kamarbhita Binnaguri Sliguri (10 km)
18Kismat Sukani Panikauri Jalpaiguri (20 km)
19Kukurjan Kukurjan Jalpaiguri (10 km)
20Lalitabari Mantadari Sliguri (10 km)
21Mahanbhita Majhiali Siliguri (10 km)
22Mantadari Mantadari Sliguri (19 km)
23Mehendigachh Majhiali Sliguri (10 km)
24Pani Kauri Panikauri Jalpaiguri (10 km)
25Patharghata Majhiali Siliguri (10 km)
26Sannyasikata Majhiali Siliguri (10 km)
27Shikarpur Sikarpur Jalpaiguri (10 km)
28Simulguri Mantadari Sliguri (15 km)
29Sukani Kukurjan Jalpaiguri (10 km)

Population of Rajganj Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 3,73,776 1,90,645 1,83,131
Male Population 1,93,185 99,129 94,056
Female Population 1,80,591 91,516 89,075
Child Population (Age 0–6) 48,038 24,205 23,833
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 24,637 12,445 12,192
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 23,401 11,760 11,641
Literate Population 2,34,799 1,20,874 1,13,925
Literate Male Population 1,32,348 68,696 63,652
Literate Female Population 1,02,451 52,178 50,273
Illiterate Population 1,38,977 69,771 69,206
Illiterate Male Population 60,837 30,433 30,404
Illiterate Female Population 78,140 39,338 38,802
Total Households 82,038 41,144 40,894

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rajganj 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 1,85,246 91,030 94,216
SC Male Population 95,442 47,067 48,375
SC Female Population 89,804 43,963 45,841
Total ST Population 15,386 13,195 2,191
ST Male Population 7,848 6,743 1,105
ST Female Population 7,538 6,452 1,086
Population Density 568 / km² 334 / km² 2,109 / km²