Maldah (Old) Subdivision - Malda, West Bengal
Maldah (Old) 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. Maldah (Old) is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 4.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 230 km², including 223.02 km² rural area and 6.71 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 951 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Maldah (Old) Subdivision
Maldah (Old) Subdivision has a total of 118 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 | Adampur | Rural | Muchia |
| 2 | Aihorani | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 3 | Akhira Pukur | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 4 | Aradpur | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 5 | Azmatpur | Rural | Sahapur |
| 6 | Badanpur | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 7 | Bag Malancha | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 8 | Balarampur | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 9 | Bangabari | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 10 | Banshata (P) | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 11 | Barabari | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 12 | Barkol | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 13 | Basudebpur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 14 | Belahar | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 15 | Bhabuk | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 16 | Bhatkalna | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 17 | Bintara | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 18 | Boglahagi | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 19 | Briddhi Kamancha | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 20 | Chaita | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 21 | Chhatianmor (Ct) | Rural | Sahapur |
| 22 | Chhotapara | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 23 | Chinibari | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 24 | Chirakuti | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 25 | Dakshin Bhatra | Rural | Sahapur |
| 26 | Darial | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 27 | Dhalsana | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 28 | Dharampur | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 29 | Dhumadighi | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 30 | Dilalpur | Rural | Sahapur |
| 31 | Dudhabari | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 32 | Fatepur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 33 | Goalchaita | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 34 | Goalpara | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 35 | Gondha | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 36 | Gongra | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 37 | Gotpara | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 38 | Guabari | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 39 | Gungaon | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 40 | Gunshankrul | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 41 | Halna | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 42 | Harirampur | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 43 | Harkhorkha | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 44 | Hatidubi | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 45 | Hatra Kandar | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 46 | Ijjatpur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 47 | Itapajha | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 48 | Jadupur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 49 | Jalakar Bithan | Rural | Muchia |
| 50 | Jatradanga | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 51 | Jhangra (Ct) | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 52 | Jharpukuria | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 53 | Jotgobinda | Rural | Sahapur |
| 54 | Kadamtali | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 55 | Kadirpur | Rural | Sahapur |
| 56 | Kaluari | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 57 | Kaludewan | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 58 | Kamaldighi | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 59 | Kamancha | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 60 | Kesrail Pirgain | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 61 | Khaihata (P) | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 62 | Koar | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 63 | Kuchinda | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 64 | Kuriapara | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 65 | Kutubpur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 66 | Lakshmi Kandar | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 67 | Mabarakpur | Rural | Muchia |
| 68 | Madhaipur | Rural | Sahapur |
| 69 | Mahajib Nagar | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 70 | Mahammadpur | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 71 | Maheshkuri | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 72 | Mahish Bathani | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 73 | Majhilkhan | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 74 | Maligram | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 75 | Mandilpur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 76 | Maulpur (P) | Rural | Mangalbari |
| 77 | Mehamanpur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 78 | Meherpur | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 79 | Mekpur | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 80 | Memua | Rural | Muchia |
| 81 | Minapara | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 82 | Morgram | Rural | Sahapur |
| 83 | Mostafapur | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 84 | Muchia | Rural | Muchia |
| 85 | Muralighat | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 86 | Nageshwarpur | Rural | Sahapur |
| 87 | Nityanandapur | Rural | Sahapur |
| 88 | Paiti | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 89 | Panchgaon | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 90 | Paramanika | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 91 | Paschim Banjhapara | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 92 | Patamari | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 93 | Pathar Madhaipur | Rural | Sahapur |
| 94 | Pathar Uzrang | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 95 | Phuldanga | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 96 | Popra | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 97 | Purba Banjhapara | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 98 | Rachulpur | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 99 | Rahutgaon | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 100 | Ranjubil | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 101 | Rasiladaha (P) | Rural | Sahapur |
| 102 | Sabdalkhani | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 103 | Sadhail | Rural | Muchia |
| 104 | Sahapur (Ct) | Rural | Sahapur |
| 105 | Sahara | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 106 | Saiyadpur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 107 | Sakarmma | Rural | Sahapur |
| 108 | Samsabad | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 109 | Sanjail | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 110 | Santipur | Rural | Sahapur |
| 111 | Satbaria | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 112 | Sonakandar | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 113 | Sujapur | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 114 | Sukhandighi | Rural | Bhabuk |
| 115 | Sultandighi | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 116 | Tilbhog Sardarpur | Rural | Jatradanga |
| 117 | Tutkhan | Rural | Mahisbathani |
| 118 | Uttar Bhatra | Rural | Mahisbathani |
Population of Maldah (Old) Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Maldah (Old) Subdivision has a total population of 1,56,365 people, consisting of 80,108 males and 76,257 females. There are 33,629 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 681 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,56,365 | 1,35,855 | 20,510 |
| Male Population | 80,108 | 69,626 | 10,482 |
| Female Population | 76,257 | 66,229 | 10,028 |
| Total Households | 33,629 | 29,216 | 4,413 |
| Population Density | 681 / km² | 609 / km² | 3,057 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 80,614 literate people and 21,123 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 50,287 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 23,536 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) | 21,123 | 18,618 | 2,505 |
| Literate Population | 80,614 | 67,880 | 12,734 |
| Illiterate Population | 75,751 | 67,975 | 7,776 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 50,287 | 42,902 | 7,385 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 23,536 | 23,221 | 315 |
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.