Nawda Subdivision - Murshidabad, West Bengal
Nawda is an administrative subdivision in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Nawda is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Rejinagar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 228 km², including 227.68 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 949 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nawda Subdivision
Nawda Subdivision has a total of 39 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 | Alampur | Rural | Raipur |
| 2 | Arazi Biharia | Rural | Kedarchandpur-I |
| 3 | Bali | Rural | Bali-Ii |
| 4 | Bhagabanpur | Rural | Chandpur |
| 5 | Bundai Nagar | Rural | Raipur |
| 6 | Chandabad | Rural | Kedarchandpur-I |
| 7 | Chandkati | Rural | Madhupur |
| 8 | Chandpur | Rural | Chandpur |
| 9 | Char Fazilnagar | Rural | Madhupur |
| 10 | Char Garibpur | Rural | Madhupur |
| 11 | Char Kanainagar | Rural | Patikabari |
| 12 | Char Madhupur | Rural | Madhupur |
| 13 | Char Radhanagar | Rural | Chandpur |
| 14 | Char Suranagapur | Rural | Naoda |
| 15 | Charnarayanpur | Rural | Naoda |
| 16 | Dakatiapota | Rural | Bali-I |
| 17 | Dudhsar | Rural | Sarangpur |
| 18 | Edrakpur | Rural | Naoda |
| 19 | Gangadhari | Rural | Madhupur |
| 20 | Ghoramara | Rural | Kedarchandpur-I |
| 21 | Goghata | Rural | Chandpur |
| 22 | Jagaiapur | Rural | Naoda |
| 23 | Kanapara | Rural | Naoda |
| 24 | Kedarchandpur | Rural | Kedarchandpur-I |
| 25 | Madhupur | Rural | Madhupur |
| 26 | Mahammadpur | Rural | Patikabari |
| 27 | Moktarapur | Rural | Madhupur |
| 28 | Pachim Char Brindabanpur | Rural | Naoda |
| 29 | Paresnathpur | Rural | Raipur |
| 30 | Patikabari | Rural | Patikabari |
| 31 | Purbba Char Brindabanpur | Rural | Naoda |
| 32 | Ramnachandpur | Rural | Kedarchandpur-Ii |
| 33 | Raypur | Rural | Raipur |
| 34 | Sakua | Rural | Naoda |
| 35 | Sarbangapur | Rural | Sarangpur |
| 36 | Sibnagar | Rural | Naoda |
| 37 | Sonatikri | Rural | Sarangpur |
| 38 | Surangapur | Rural | Naoda |
| 39 | Tungi | Rural | Bali-I |
Population of Nawda Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Nawda Subdivision has a total population of 2,26,859 people, consisting of 1,16,341 males and 1,10,518 females. There are 53,962 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 996 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,26,859 | 2,26,859 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,16,341 | 1,16,341 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,10,518 | 1,10,518 | 0 |
| Total Households | 53,962 | 53,962 | 0 |
| Population Density | 996 / km² | 996 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,31,957 literate people and 27,209 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,804 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,526 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) | 27,209 | 27,209 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,31,957 | 1,31,957 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 94,902 | 94,902 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,804 | 14,804 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,526 | 1,526 | 0 |
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.