Burwan

Burwan is a Town and Subdivision in Murshidabad 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 Burwan Block (CD) is 02248. The total area of Burwan Subdivision is 272 km². Burwan has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Burwan Subdivision

Burwan Subdivision has a total of 160 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 Burwan Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Burwan Subdivision

The population profile of Burwan 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 Burwan Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 2,57,466 people. Includes nearly 1,32,439 males and 1,25,027 females. Rural population is about 2,57,466 people.
• There are around 32,063 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 16,487 boys and 15,576 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,55,449 people. Non-literate population is around 1,02,017 people.
• There are nearly 60,732 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Burwan 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Burwan Subdivision is approximately 63,098 people, including 32,264 males and 30,834 females. Around 63,098 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Burwan Subdivision is about 2,955 people, including 1,477 males and 1,478 females. Around 2,955 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 948 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 948 people per sq. km.