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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
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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 |