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, the sub-district code of Rajganj Block (CD) is 02166. The total area of Rajganj Subdivision is 658 km², which includes 571.59 km² of rural area and 86.83 km² of urban area. Rajganj has a sex ratio of approximately 934 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambari Falakata | Binnaguri | Sliguri (10 km) |
| 2 | Araji Bhelakoba I | Panikauri | Jalpaiguri (20 km) |
| 3 | Araji Bhelakoba Ii | Panikauri | Jalpaiguri (18 km) |
| 4 | Araji Bhelakoba Iii | Sikarpur | Jalpaiguri (10 km) |
| 5 | Araji Binnaguri | Panikauri | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 6 | Badlagachha | Majhiali | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 7 | Balai Gachh | Majhiali | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 8 | Binnaguri | Binnaguri | Rajganj |
| 9 | Chakiabhita | Binnaguri | Rajganj |
| 10 | Chhat Guzrimari | Panikauri | Jalpaiguri (10 km) |
| 11 | Chhat Shikarpur | Sikarpur | Jalpaiguri (30 km) |
| 12 | Dabgram | Dabgram I | Rajganj |
| 13 | Gadheaganj | Binnaguri | Sliguri (10 km) |
| 14 | Guzrimari | Sikarpur | Jalpaiguri (25 km) |
| 15 | Jugibhita | Binnaguri | Sliguri (10 km) |
| 16 | Junglee Mohal | Binnaguri | Sliguri (10 km) |
| 17 | Kamarbhita | Binnaguri | Sliguri (10 km) |
| 18 | Kismat Sukani | Panikauri | Jalpaiguri (20 km) |
| 19 | Kukurjan | Kukurjan | Jalpaiguri (10 km) |
| 20 | Lalitabari | Mantadari | Sliguri (10 km) |
| 21 | Mahanbhita | Majhiali | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 22 | Mantadari | Mantadari | Sliguri (19 km) |
| 23 | Mehendigachh | Majhiali | Sliguri (10 km) |
| 24 | Pani Kauri | Panikauri | Jalpaiguri (10 km) |
| 25 | Patharghata | Majhiali | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 26 | Sannyasikata | Majhiali | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 27 | Shikarpur | Sikarpur | Jalpaiguri (10 km) |
| 28 | Simulguri | Mantadari | Sliguri (15 km) |
| 29 | Sukani | 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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rajganj Subdivision is around 3,73,776 people. This includes 1,93,185 males and 1,80,591 females. Rural population is about 1,90,645 (99,129 males and 91,516 females), while urban population is nearly 1,83,131 (94,056 males and 89,075 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 48,038 of the population, with 24,637 boys and 23,401 girls. Rural areas have 24,205 children, and urban areas have about 23,833 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,34,799 literate people in Rajganj Subdivision, including 1,32,348 literate males and 1,02,451 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,20,874 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,13,925 people.
- About 1,38,977 people in Rajganj Subdivision are not literate, including 60,837 males and 78,140 females. Rural areas include 69,771 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 69,206 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 82,038 households, with 41,144 in villages and 40,894 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rajganj Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajganj Subdivision is approximately 1,85,246 people, including 95,442 males and 89,804 females. Around 91,030 people live in rural parts. Nearly 94,216 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajganj Subdivision is about 15,386 people, including 7,848 males and 7,538 females. Around 13,195 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,191 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 568 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 334 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,109 people per sq. km.