Tufanganj Ii
Tufanganj Ii 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, the sub-district code of Tufanganj Ii Block (CD) is 02186. The total area of Tufanganj Ii Subdivision is 249 km², which includes 247.97 km² of rural area and 0.69 km² of urban area. Tufanganj Ii has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tufanganj Ii Subdivision
Tufanganj Ii Subdivision has a total of 54 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 Tufanganj Ii Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atia Mochar | Mahiskhuchi Ii | Tufangunj (14 km) |
| 2 | Atra | Mahiskuchi I | Tufangunj (24 km) |
| 3 | Bajrapur | Salbari Ii | Tufangunj (13 km) |
| 4 | Bakla | Mahiskhuchi Ii | Tufangunj (20 km) |
| 5 | Bala Kuthi | Bhanukumari Ii | Tufanganj (8 km) |
| 6 | Bara Kodali | Barokodali I | Tufangunj (8 km) |
| 7 | Bara Salbari | Salbari Ii | Tufangunj (14 km) |
| 8 | Bashraja Dwitia Khanda | Salbari I | Tufangunj (15 km) |
| 9 | Basraja Pratham Khanda | Salbari I | Tufangunj (5 km) |
| 10 | Begarkhata | Barokodali Ii | Tufangunj (6 km) |
| 11 | Bhandijalas | Barokodali I | Tufangunj (10 km) |
| 12 | Bhanukumari | Bhanukumari I | Tufangunj (12 km) |
| 13 | Bhareya | Barokodali Ii | Tufangunj (7 km) |
| 14 | Bichhandai | Salbari Ii | Tufangunj (15 km) |
| 15 | Boalimohan Dwitia Khanda | Barokodali I | Tufangang (9 km) |
| 16 | Boalimohan Pratham Khanda | Barokodali Ii | Tufangunj (8 km) |
| 17 | Chengtimari | Salbari I | Tufangunj (20 km) |
| 18 | Chhat Balakuthi | Bhanukumari Ii | Tufangunj (11 km) |
| 19 | Chhat Bhalka | Rampur I | Tufangunj (50 km) |
| 20 | Chhat Bhareya | Bhanukumari Ii | Tufangunj (10 km) |
| 21 | Chhit Bara Laukuthi | Bhanukumari I | Tufangunj (12 km) |
| 22 | Chhota Laukuthi | Bhanukumari I | Tufanganj Ii |
| 23 | Debgram | Barokodali Ii | Tufangunj (14 km) |
| 24 | Dhaldabri | Bhanukumari Ii | Tufangunj (14 km) |
| 25 | Dhanmatia | Barokodali Ii | Tufangunj (6 km) |
| 26 | Dorko | Salbari I | Tufangunj (15 km) |
| 27 | Falimari | Falimari | Tufangunj (60 km) |
| 28 | Gorbhanga | Rampur Ii | Alipurduar (45 km) |
| 29 | Haripur | Barokodali I | Tufangunj (5 km) |
| 30 | Jaldhoa | Mahiskuchi I | Alipurduar (50 km) |
| 31 | Jhingapuni | Barokodali I | Tufanjung (9 km) |
| 32 | Jiratisalbari | Salbari Ii | Tufangunj (12 km) |
| 33 | Khagribari | Rampur Ii | Alipurduar (35 km) |
| 34 | Langalgram | Barokodali I | Tufangunj (5 km) |
| 35 | Madhurbhasa | Rampur Ii | Alipurduar (45 km) |
| 36 | Mahishkuchi | Mahiskuchi I | Tufangunj (20 km) |
| 37 | Mansai | Barokodali Ii | Tufanganj (13 km) |
| 38 | Mantani | Bhanukumari Ii | Tufangunj (11 km) |
| 39 | Mechkoka | Barokodali I | Tufangunj (5 km) |
| 40 | Najiran Deutikhanda | Rampur I | Alipurduar (50 km) |
| 41 | Nakarkhana | Bhanukumari Ii | Tufangunj (12 km) |
| 42 | Paglirkuthi | Mahiskhuchi Ii | Tufangunj (33 km) |
| 43 | Palika | Mahiskuchi I | Tufangunj (15 km) |
| 44 | Phersabari | Mahiskuchi I | Tufangunj (24 km) |
| 45 | Purba Jhaukuthi | Bhanukumari Ii | Tufanganj (11 km) |
| 46 | Rampur | Rampur I | Alipurduar (45 km) |
| 47 | Rasikbil | Mahiskhuchi Ii | Tufangunj (25 km) |
| 48 | Salbari | Salbari I | Tufangunj (10 km) |
| 49 | Sauerkhata | Barokodali Ii | Tufangunj (8 km) |
| 50 | Shilghagri | Bhanukumari Ii | Tufanganj (10 km) |
| 51 | Singimari | Rampur Ii | Alipurduar (45 km) |
| 52 | Takoamari | Mahiskhuchi Ii | Tufangunj (20 km) |
| 53 | Taterkuthi | Mahiskhuchi Ii | Tufangunj (21 km) |
| 54 | Turkanirkuthi | Salbari Ii | Tufangunj (13 km) |
Population of Tufanganj Ii Subdivision
The population profile of Tufanganj Ii 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 Tufanganj Ii 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 | 1,86,726 | 1,81,246 | 5,480 |
| Male Population | 96,222 | 93,431 | 2,791 |
| Female Population | 90,504 | 87,815 | 2,689 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,429 | 20,807 | 622 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,931 | 10,614 | 317 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,498 | 10,193 | 305 |
| Literate Population | 1,25,207 | 1,21,221 | 3,986 |
| Literate Male Population | 70,041 | 67,883 | 2,158 |
| Literate Female Population | 55,166 | 53,338 | 1,828 |
| Illiterate Population | 61,519 | 60,025 | 1,494 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 26,181 | 25,548 | 633 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 35,338 | 34,477 | 861 |
| Total Households | 44,727 | 43,430 | 1,297 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tufanganj Ii Subdivision is around 1,86,726 people. This includes 96,222 males and 90,504 females. Rural population is about 1,81,246 (93,431 males and 87,815 females), while urban population is nearly 5,480 (2,791 males and 2,689 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 21,429 of the population, with 10,931 boys and 10,498 girls. Rural areas have 20,807 children, and urban areas have about 622 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,25,207 literate people in Tufanganj Ii Subdivision, including 70,041 literate males and 55,166 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,21,221 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,986 people.
- About 61,519 people in Tufanganj Ii Subdivision are not literate, including 26,181 males and 35,338 females. Rural areas include 60,025 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,494 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 44,727 households, with 43,430 in villages and 1,297 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tufanganj Ii 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 | 1,00,378 | 99,265 | 1,113 |
| SC Male Population | 51,659 | 51,097 | 562 |
| SC Female Population | 48,719 | 48,168 | 551 |
| Total ST Population | 3,966 | 3,956 | 10 |
| ST Male Population | 1,994 | 1,989 | 5 |
| ST Female Population | 1,972 | 1,967 | 5 |
| Population Density | 751 / km² | 731 / km² | 7,942 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tufanganj Ii Subdivision is approximately 1,00,378 people, including 51,659 males and 48,719 females. Around 99,265 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,113 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tufanganj Ii Subdivision is about 3,966 people, including 1,994 males and 1,972 females. Around 3,956 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 10 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 751 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 731 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 7,942 people per sq. km.