Chakdah

Chakdah is a Town and Subdivision in Nadia 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 Chakdah Block (CD) is 02314. Total area of chakdah subdivision is 282 km² including 257.12 km² rural area and 24.89 km² urban area. Chakdah subdivision has a population of 4,05,719 peoples, out of which urban population is 91,336 while rural population is 3,14,383. Chakdah has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females for every 1,000 males. Chakdah subdivision has a population density of 1439 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 94,261 houses in the sub-district, including 21,897 urban houses and 72,364 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.45% population of chakdah subdivision is literate, out of which 77.11% males and 67.47% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chakdah Subdivision

Chakdah Subdivision has a total of 158 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 Chakdah Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chakdah Subdivision

The population profile of Chakdah 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 Chakdah'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 Chakdah 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.