Chanchal - II Subdivision - Malda, West Bengal
Chanchal - II is an administrative subdivision in the Malda district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chanchal - II is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 215 km², including 215.13 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chanchal - II Subdivision
Chanchal - II Subdivision has a total of 92 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 | Aladipur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 2 | Anandaganj | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 3 | Anupnagar | Rural | Malatipur |
| 4 | Aolagachhi Chaupukuria | Rural | Dhangara-Bishanpur |
| 5 | Arazi Gahulapara | Rural | Malatipur |
| 6 | Baharabad | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 7 | Balarampur | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 8 | Bangapal | Rural | Malatipur |
| 9 | Barno | Rural | Malatipur |
| 10 | Basudebpur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 11 | Batrishkola | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 12 | Belungaon | Rural | Kshempur |
| 13 | Beradangi | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 14 | Bhakri | Rural | Bhakri |
| 15 | Bhandaria | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 16 | Bidyanandapur | Rural | Bhakri |
| 17 | Bijali | Rural | Kshempur |
| 18 | Boalia | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 19 | Chaitanpati | Rural | Kshempur |
| 20 | Chandipur Darmar | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 21 | Chandrapara | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 22 | Chandua | Rural | Malatipur |
| 23 | Chhidampur | Rural | Kshempur |
| 24 | Choralmani | Rural | Kshempur |
| 25 | Dahuka | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 26 | Dakhin Rasulpur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 27 | Dakshin Bhabanipur | Rural | Kshempur |
| 28 | Dakshin Paranpur | Rural | Kshempur |
| 29 | Damaipur | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 30 | Damanbhiti | Rural | Malatipur |
| 31 | Dhunriban | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 32 | Dumro | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 33 | Durgapur | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 34 | Elam | Rural | Bhakri |
| 35 | Elangi | Rural | Dhangara-Bishanpur |
| 36 | Enayatnagar | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 37 | Gahulapara | Rural | Malatipur |
| 38 | Gangadebi | Rural | Malatipur |
| 39 | Gaursanda | Rural | Malatipur |
| 40 | Goalpara | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 41 | Gobindapara | Rural | Malatipur |
| 42 | Gopalpur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 43 | Gorakhpur | Rural | Bhakri |
| 44 | Gourhanda | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 45 | Gourhanda Aladipur | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 46 | Harishpara | Rural | Malatipur |
| 47 | Hazaratpur | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 48 | Hosenpur | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 49 | Jadupur | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 50 | Jalalpur | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 51 | Janipur | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 52 | Jitarpur | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 53 | Kaliganj | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 54 | Kanaipur | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 55 | Kandaran | Rural | Kshempur |
| 56 | Kapsia | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 57 | Kashimpur | Rural | Kshempur |
| 58 | Kashipara | Rural | Malatipur |
| 59 | Khanpur | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 60 | Krishnaganj | Rural | Malatipur |
| 61 | Kshempur | Rural | Kshempur |
| 62 | Lakshmipur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 63 | Lalganj | Rural | Malatipur |
| 64 | Laliabari | Rural | Dhangara-Bishanpur |
| 65 | Madhaihat | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 66 | Magra Marai | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 67 | Mahadipur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 68 | Mahammadpur | Rural | Bhakri |
| 69 | Makarshui | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 70 | Malatipur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 71 | Meghdumra | Rural | Kshempur |
| 72 | Mirzadpur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 73 | Mohanpur | Rural | Malatipur |
| 74 | Parani Nagar | Rural | Malatipur |
| 75 | Pratappur | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 76 | Purba Bejpura | Rural | Bhakri |
| 77 | Purba Latasi | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 78 | Ramkrishnapur | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 79 | Rampur | Rural | Bhakri |
| 80 | Rampurujitpur | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 81 | Ranghat | Rural | Dhangara-Bishanpur |
| 82 | Sadarpur | Rural | Bhakri |
| 83 | Sambhunagar | Rural | Malatipur |
| 84 | Shimultala | Rural | Jalalpur |
| 85 | Sholabagha | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 86 | Sholmari | Rural | Dhangara-Bishanpur |
| 87 | Shripur | Rural | Kshempur |
| 88 | Suti | Rural | Gourhanda |
| 89 | Ujitpur | Rural | Chandrapara |
| 90 | Uttar Bhabanipur | Rural | Bhakri |
| 91 | Uttar Pranpur | Rural | Kshempur |
| 92 | Uttar Rasulpur | Rural | Bhakri |
Population of Chanchal - II Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chanchal - II Subdivision has a total population of 2,05,333 people, consisting of 1,05,374 males and 99,959 females. There are 43,218 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 954 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,05,333 | 2,05,333 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,05,374 | 1,05,374 | 0 |
| Female Population | 99,959 | 99,959 | 0 |
| Total Households | 43,218 | 43,218 | 0 |
| Population Density | 954 / km² | 954 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 99,129 literate people and 32,589 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,112 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 13,786 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) | 32,589 | 32,589 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 99,129 | 99,129 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,06,204 | 1,06,204 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,112 | 17,112 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 13,786 | 13,786 | 0 |
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.