Nadia

Nadia is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Nadia district is 3,927 km², which includes 3,604.05 km² of rural area and 322.95 km² of urban area. There are about 1,216 villages in Nadia district.

For administrative convenience, Nadia district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 17 subdivisions in Nadia district. Here is the list of all Nadia Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Nadia District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Chakdah2824,05,719
2Chapra3013,10,652
3Hanskhali2392,93,040
4Haringhata1572,31,068
5Kaliganj3303,34,881
6Karimpur I1961,83,556
7Karimpur II2342,17,136
8Krishnaganj1511,46,705
9Krishnagar I2603,14,833
10Krishnagar II1351,39,472
11Nabadwip931,35,314
12Nakashipara3693,86,569
13Ranaghat I1352,15,137
14Ranaghat II2883,64,405
15Santipur1772,41,080
16Tehatta I2532,44,322
17Tehatta II1751,51,231

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Nakashipara Area not under any Sub-district
Smallest Tehsil Nabadwip Nabadwip

Population of Nadia District

The population of Nadia offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Nadia, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 51,67,600 37,28,727 14,38,873
Total Male Population 26,53,768 19,21,112 7,32,656
Total Female Population 25,13,832 18,07,615 7,06,217
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,25,180 4,06,080 1,19,100
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,67,954 2,06,982 60,972
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,57,226 1,99,098 58,128
Literate Population 34,80,555 23,54,086 11,26,469
Literate Male Population 18,78,866 12,81,436 5,97,430
Literate Female Population 16,01,689 10,72,650 5,29,039
Illiterate Population 16,87,045 13,74,641 3,12,404
Illiterate Male Population 7,74,902 6,39,676 1,35,226
Illiterate Female Population 9,12,143 7,34,965 1,77,178
Households 12,32,282 8,83,310 3,48,972

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Nadia district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Nadia district is 51,67,600, including 26,53,768 males and 25,13,832 females. In rural areas, it is 37,28,727, including 19,21,112 males and 18,07,615 females. In urban areas, it is 14,38,873, including 7,32,656 males and 7,06,217 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Nadia district is 5,25,180, including 2,67,954 boys and 2,57,226 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,06,080, including 2,06,982 boys and 1,99,098 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,19,100, including 60,972 boys and 58,128 girls.
  • Literate population in Nadia district is around 34,80,555, including 18,78,866 males and 16,01,689 females. In rural areas, it is 23,54,086, including 12,81,436 males and 10,72,650 females. In urban areas, it is 11,26,469, including 5,97,430 males and 5,29,039 females.
  • Illiterate population in Nadia district is about 16,87,045, including 7,74,902 males and 9,12,143 females. In rural areas, it is 13,74,641, including 6,39,676 males and 7,34,965 females. In urban areas, it is 3,12,404, including 1,35,226 males and 1,77,178 females.
  • There are about 12,32,282 households in Nadia district, including 8,83,310 in rural areas and 3,48,972 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nadia. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 15,46,917 11,41,341 4,05,576
SC Male Population 7,98,258 5,90,538 2,07,720
SC Female Population 7,48,659 5,50,803 1,97,856
Total ST Population 1,40,700 1,20,300 20,400
ST Male Population 71,142 60,954 10,188
ST Female Population 69,558 59,346 10,212
Population Density 1,316 / km² 1,035 / km² 4,455 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Nadia district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nadia district is approximately 15,46,917, including 7,98,258 males and 7,48,659 females. In rural areas, it is 11,41,341, including 5,90,538 males and 5,50,803 females. In urban areas, it is 4,05,576, including 2,07,720 males and 1,97,856 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nadia district is about 1,40,700, including 71,142 males and 69,558 females. In rural areas, it is 1,20,300, including 60,954 males and 59,346 females. In urban areas, it is 20,400, including 10,188 males and 10,212 females.
  • Overall population density of Nadia district is around 1,316 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,035 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,455 people per km².