Samserganj
Samserganj 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 Samserganj Block (CD) is 02224. The total area of Samserganj Subdivision is 95 km², which includes 70.58 km² of rural area and 24.18 km² of urban area. Samserganj has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Samserganj Subdivision
Samserganj Subdivision has a total of 44 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 Samserganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adwaita Nagar | Bhasaipaikar | Pakur (5 km) |
| 2 | Alamsahi | Chachanda | Aurangabad (6 km) |
| 3 | Anantapur | Pratapganj | Samserganj |
| 4 | Antar Dwipa | Bhasaipaikar | Dhulian (12 km) |
| 5 | Anup Nagar | Kanchantala | Samserganj |
| 6 | Arazi Napara | Dogachhi Napara | Dhulian (15 km) |
| 7 | Baharagachi | Gajinagar Malancha | Dhulian (5 km) |
| 8 | Balbalpara | Chachanda | Dhulian (12 km) |
| 9 | Basudebpur | Chachanda | Samserganj |
| 10 | Bhasaipaikar | Bhasaipaikar | Samserganj |
| 11 | Chachanda | Chachanda | Samserganj |
| 12 | Chandni Daha | Pratapganj | Dhulian (10 km) |
| 13 | Dakshin Baidyanathpur | Nimtita | Samserganj |
| 14 | Dakshin Mahammadpur | Pratapganj | Samserganj |
| 15 | Dakshin Radha Nagar | Nimtita | Samserganj |
| 16 | Dhusaripara | Nimtita | Samserganj |
| 17 | Dogachhi | Bhasaipaikar | Dhulian (16 km) |
| 18 | Durgapur | Nimtita | Aurangabad (3 km) |
| 19 | Ghoramara | Bogdadnagar | Dhulian (4 km) |
| 20 | Haridebpur | Nimtita | Samserganj |
| 21 | Hasimpur | Nimtita | Aurangabad (3 km) |
| 22 | Jafrabad | Gajinagar Malancha | Samserganj |
| 23 | Jaladipur | Chachanda | Dhulian (10 km) |
| 24 | Jaykrishnapur | Pratapganj | Samserganj |
| 25 | Kamalpur | Nimtita | Samserganj |
| 26 | Kankuria | Bogdadnagar | Samserganj |
| 27 | Kasim Nagar | Nimtita | Aurangabad (3 km) |
| 28 | Kohetpur | Pratapganj | Samserganj |
| 29 | Lalpur | Kanchantala | Samserganj |
| 30 | Laskarpur | Dogachhi Napara | Dhulian (10 km) |
| 31 | Loharpur | Pratapganj | Dhulian (10 km) |
| 32 | Mahisha Thali | Dogachhi Napara | Dhulian (10 km) |
| 33 | Malancha | Gajinagar Malancha | Dhulian (5 km) |
| 34 | Napara | Dogachhi Napara | Dhulian (3 km) |
| 35 | Nimtita | Nimtita | Aurangabad (3 km) |
| 36 | Paschim Ramnagar | Nimtita | Samserganj |
| 37 | Phulandar | Gajinagar Malancha | Dhulian (4 km) |
| 38 | Ratanpur | Gajinagar Malancha | Dhulian (4 km) |
| 39 | Serpur | Nimtita | Samserganj |
| 40 | Sibpur | Nimtita | Samserganj |
| 41 | Sikdapur | Pratapganj | Dhulian (12 km) |
| 42 | Sitarampur | Dogachhi Napara | Dhulian (15 km) |
| 43 | Umarpur | Dogachhi Napara | Dhulian (18 km) |
| 44 | Uttar Mahammadpur | Pratapganj | Samserganj |
Population of Samserganj Subdivision
The population profile of Samserganj 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 Samserganj Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,84,072 | 1,08,718 | 1,75,354 |
| Male Population | 1,42,034 | 54,532 | 87,502 |
| Female Population | 1,42,038 | 54,186 | 87,852 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58,190 | 22,295 | 35,895 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,426 | 11,275 | 18,151 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,764 | 11,020 | 17,744 |
| Literate Population | 1,24,196 | 46,406 | 77,790 |
| Literate Male Population | 68,042 | 25,557 | 42,485 |
| Literate Female Population | 56,154 | 20,849 | 35,305 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,59,876 | 62,312 | 97,564 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 73,992 | 28,975 | 45,017 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 85,884 | 33,337 | 52,547 |
| Total Households | 51,412 | 20,080 | 31,332 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Samserganj Subdivision is around 2,84,072 people. This includes 1,42,034 males and 1,42,038 females. Rural population is about 1,08,718 (54,532 males and 54,186 females), while urban population is nearly 1,75,354 (87,502 males and 87,852 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 58,190 of the population, with 29,426 boys and 28,764 girls. Rural areas have 22,295 children, and urban areas have about 35,895 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,24,196 literate people in Samserganj Subdivision, including 68,042 literate males and 56,154 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 46,406 individuals and urban literacy covers around 77,790 people.
- About 1,59,876 people in Samserganj Subdivision are not literate, including 73,992 males and 85,884 females. Rural areas include 62,312 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 97,564 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 51,412 households, with 20,080 in villages and 31,332 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Samserganj 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 18,399 | 11,937 | 6,462 |
| SC Male Population | 9,337 | 6,057 | 3,280 |
| SC Female Population | 9,062 | 5,880 | 3,182 |
| Total ST Population | 164 | 51 | 113 |
| ST Male Population | 84 | 28 | 56 |
| ST Female Population | 80 | 23 | 57 |
| Population Density | 2,998 / km² | 1,540 / km² | 7,252 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Samserganj Subdivision is approximately 18,399 people, including 9,337 males and 9,062 females. Around 11,937 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,462 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Samserganj Subdivision is about 164 people, including 84 males and 80 females. Around 51 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 113 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,998 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,540 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 7,252 people per sq. km.