Farakka

Farakka 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 information the sub-district code of Farakka Block (CD) is 02223. Total area of farakka subdivision is 143 km² including 104.15 km² rural area and 39.26 km² urban area. Farakka subdivision has a population of 2,74,111 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,06,285 while rural population is 1,67,826. Farakka has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females for every 1,000 males. Farakka subdivision has a population density of 1911 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 54,005 houses in the sub-district, including 20,950 urban houses and 33,055 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 49.12% population of farakka subdivision is literate, out of which 53.84% males and 44.25% females are literate.

List of Villages in Farakka Subdivision

Farakka Subdivision has a total of 73 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 Farakka Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Farakka Subdivision

The population profile of Farakka 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 Farakka'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 Farakka 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.