Maldah Old

Maldah Old is a Town and Subdivision in Maldah 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 Maldah Old Block (CD) is 02217. Total area of maldah old subdivision is 230 km² including 223.02 km² rural area and 6.71 km² urban area. Maldah Old subdivision has a population of 1,56,365 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,510 while rural population is 1,35,855. Maldah Old has a sex ratio of approximately 951 females for every 1,000 males. Maldah Old subdivision has a population density of 680.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 33,629 houses in the sub-district, including 4,413 urban houses and 29,216 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 51.56% population of maldah old subdivision is literate, out of which 56.52% males and 46.34% females are literate.

List of Villages in Maldah Old Subdivision

Maldah Old Subdivision has a total of 118 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 Maldah Old Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Maldah Old Subdivision

The population profile of Maldah Old 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 Maldah Old'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 Maldah Old 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.