Mekliganj

Mekliganj is a Town and Subdivision in Koch Bihar 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 Mekliganj Block (CD) is 02180. Total area of mekliganj subdivision is 319 km² including 317.20 km² rural area and 1.97 km² urban area. Mekliganj subdivision has a population of 1,55,250 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,483 while rural population is 1,50,767. Mekliganj has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Mekliganj subdivision has a population density of 486.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 37,142 houses in the sub-district, including 1,135 urban houses and 36,007 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.78% population of mekliganj subdivision is literate, out of which 66.15% males and 52.99% females are literate.

List of Villages in Mekliganj Subdivision

Mekliganj Subdivision has a total of 174 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 Mekliganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mekliganj Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mekliganj 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.