Maldah
Maldah is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Maldah district is 3,733 km², which includes 3,646.91 km² of rural area and 86.09 km² of urban area. There are about 1,613 villages in Maldah district.
For administrative convenience, Maldah district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 15 subdivisions in Maldah district. Here is the list of all Maldah Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Maldah District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamangola | 210 | 1,43,906 |
| 2 | Chanchal I | 171 | 2,04,740 |
| 3 | Chanchal II | 215 | 2,05,333 |
| 4 | English Bazar | 248 | 2,74,627 |
| 5 | Gazole | 538 | 3,43,830 |
| 6 | Habibpur | 405 | 2,10,699 |
| 7 | Harischandrapur I | 179 | 1,99,493 |
| 8 | Harischandrapur II | 225 | 2,51,345 |
| 9 | Kaliachak I | 113 | 3,92,517 |
| 10 | Kaliachak II | 172 | 2,10,105 |
| 11 | Kaliachak III | 230 | 3,59,071 |
| 12 | Maldah Old | 230 | 1,56,365 |
| 13 | Manikchak | 348 | 2,69,813 |
| 14 | Ratua I | 253 | 2,75,388 |
| 15 | Ratua II | 173 | 2,02,080 |
Population of Maldah District
The population of Maldah offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Maldah, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,88,845 | 34,47,185 | 5,41,660 |
| Total Male Population | 20,51,541 | 17,68,336 | 2,83,205 |
| Total Female Population | 19,37,304 | 16,78,849 | 2,58,455 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,09,040 | 5,30,626 | 78,414 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,12,340 | 2,70,666 | 41,674 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,96,700 | 2,59,960 | 36,740 |
| Literate Population | 20,86,432 | 17,31,677 | 3,54,755 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,52,019 | 9,61,409 | 1,90,610 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,34,413 | 7,70,268 | 1,64,145 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,02,413 | 17,15,508 | 1,86,905 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,99,522 | 8,06,927 | 92,595 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,02,891 | 9,08,581 | 94,310 |
| Households | 8,46,991 | 7,34,207 | 1,12,784 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Maldah district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Maldah district is 39,88,845, including 20,51,541 males and 19,37,304 females. In rural areas, it is 34,47,185, including 17,68,336 males and 16,78,849 females. In urban areas, it is 5,41,660, including 2,83,205 males and 2,58,455 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Maldah district is 6,09,040, including 3,12,340 boys and 2,96,700 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,30,626, including 2,70,666 boys and 2,59,960 girls. In urban areas, it is 78,414, including 41,674 boys and 36,740 girls.
- Literate population in Maldah district is around 20,86,432, including 11,52,019 males and 9,34,413 females. In rural areas, it is 17,31,677, including 9,61,409 males and 7,70,268 females. In urban areas, it is 3,54,755, including 1,90,610 males and 1,64,145 females.
- Illiterate population in Maldah district is about 19,02,413, including 8,99,522 males and 10,02,891 females. In rural areas, it is 17,15,508, including 8,06,927 males and 9,08,581 females. In urban areas, it is 1,86,905, including 92,595 males and 94,310 females.
- There are about 8,46,991 households in Maldah district, including 7,34,207 in rural areas and 1,12,784 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Maldah. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 8,35,430 | 7,67,492 | 67,938 |
| SC Male Population | 4,32,744 | 3,96,637 | 36,107 |
| SC Female Population | 4,02,686 | 3,70,855 | 31,831 |
| Total ST Population | 3,13,984 | 3,07,625 | 6,359 |
| ST Male Population | 1,57,528 | 1,54,156 | 3,372 |
| ST Female Population | 1,56,456 | 1,53,469 | 2,987 |
| Population Density | 1,069 / km² | 945 / km² | 6,292 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Maldah district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Maldah district is approximately 8,35,430, including 4,32,744 males and 4,02,686 females. In rural areas, it is 7,67,492, including 3,96,637 males and 3,70,855 females. In urban areas, it is 67,938, including 36,107 males and 31,831 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Maldah district is about 3,13,984, including 1,57,528 males and 1,56,456 females. In rural areas, it is 3,07,625, including 1,54,156 males and 1,53,469 females. In urban areas, it is 6,359, including 3,372 males and 2,987 females.
- Overall population density of Maldah district is around 1,069 people per km². Rural areas have about 945 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,292 people per km².