Rajganj Subdivision - Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Rajganj is an administrative subdivision in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Rajganj is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ambari Falakata, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 658 km², including 571.59 km² rural area and 86.83 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 934 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rajganj Subdivision
Rajganj Subdivision has a total of 29 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambari Falakata | Rural | Majhiali |
| 2 | Araji Bhelakoba I | Rural | Panikauri |
| 3 | Araji Bhelakoba II | Rural | Panikauri |
| 4 | Araji Bhelakoba III | Rural | Sikarpur |
| 5 | Araji Binnaguri | Rural | Panikauri |
| 6 | Badlagachha | Rural | Majhiali |
| 7 | Balai Gachh | Rural | Majhiali |
| 8 | Binnaguri (Ct) | Rural | Fulbari-Ii |
| 9 | Chakiabhita (Ct) | Rural | Binnaguri |
| 10 | Chhat Guzrimari | Rural | Panikauri |
| 11 | Chhat Shikarpur | Rural | Sikarpur |
| 12 | Dabgram (P) (Ct) | Rural | Fulbari-I |
| 13 | Gadheaganj | Rural | Binnaguri |
| 14 | Guzrimari | Rural | Sikarpur |
| 15 | Jugibhita | Rural | Majhiali |
| 16 | Junglee Mohal | Rural | Mantadari |
| 17 | Kamarbhita | Rural | Binnaguri |
| 18 | Kismat Sukani | Rural | Panikauri |
| 19 | Kukurjan | Rural | Kukurjan |
| 20 | Lalitabari | Rural | Mantadari |
| 21 | Mahanbhita | Rural | Majhiali |
| 22 | Mantadari | Rural | Mantadari |
| 23 | Mehendigachh | Rural | Majhiali |
| 24 | Pani Kauri | Rural | Panikauri |
| 25 | Patharghata | Rural | Majhiali |
| 26 | Sannyasikata | Rural | Sannyasikata |
| 27 | Shikarpur | Rural | Sikarpur |
| 28 | Simulguri | Rural | Mantadari |
| 29 | Sukani | Rural | Sukhani |
Population of Rajganj Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Rajganj Subdivision has a total population of 3,73,776 people, consisting of 1,93,185 males and 1,80,591 females. There are 82,038 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 568 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 82,038 | 41,144 | 40,894 |
| Population Density | 568 / km² | 334 / km² | 2,109 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 2,34,799 literate people and 48,038 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,85,246 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,386 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 48,038 | 24,205 | 23,833 |
| Literate Population | 2,34,799 | 1,20,874 | 1,13,925 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,38,977 | 69,771 | 69,206 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,85,246 | 91,030 | 94,216 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,386 | 13,195 | 2,191 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.