Sandeshkhali - I Subdivision - North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Sandeshkhali - I is an administrative subdivision in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sandeshkhali - I is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Hasanabad, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 189 km², including 188.98 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 959 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sandeshkhali - I Subdivision
Sandeshkhali - I Subdivision has a total of 30 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 | Agarhati | Rural | Sarberia Agarhati |
| 2 | Bara Sehara | Rural | Sehera Radhnagar |
| 3 | Baunia Abad | Rural | Nazat-I |
| 4 | Bayar Mari Abad | Rural | Nazat-Ii |
| 5 | Bayarmari | Rural | Bayermari-Ii |
| 6 | Bholakhali | Rural | Sehera Radhnagar |
| 7 | Chhota Sehara | Rural | Sehera Radhnagar |
| 8 | Chunchura | Rural | Bayermari-Ii |
| 9 | Dashin Akhratala | Rural | Nazat-Ii |
| 10 | Dheknamari | Rural | Bayermari-I |
| 11 | Fakirtakia | Rural | Sarberia Agarhati |
| 12 | Gazalia | Rural | Kalinagar |
| 13 | Ghatihara | Rural | Kalinagar |
| 14 | Ghoshpur | Rural | Kalinagar |
| 15 | Hatgachhi | Rural | Hatgachhi |
| 16 | Kalinagar | Rural | Kalinagar |
| 17 | Kanmari | Rural | Hatgachhi |
| 18 | Khariat Abad | Rural | Bayermari-I |
| 19 | Khassankdaha | Rural | Bayermari-Ii |
| 20 | Laukhali Patharghata | Rural | Sarberia Agarhati |
| 21 | Matbari Abad | Rural | Bayermari-I |
| 22 | Natkora | Rural | Hatgachhi |
| 23 | Nityabaria | Rural | Sehera Radhnagar |
| 24 | Nyazat | Rural | Nazat-Ii |
| 25 | Petuadhanihati | Rural | Bayermari-I |
| 26 | Putimari | Rural | Kalinagar |
| 27 | Radhanagar | Rural | Sehera Radhnagar |
| 28 | Rajbari | Rural | Hatgachhi |
| 29 | Raypur | Rural | Sehera Radhnagar |
| 30 | Sankardaha Abad | Rural | Bayermari-Ii |
Population of Sandeshkhali - I Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Sandeshkhali - I Subdivision has a total population of 1,64,465 people, consisting of 83,925 males and 80,540 females. There are 37,344 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 870 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,64,465 | 1,64,465 | 0 |
| Male Population | 83,925 | 83,925 | 0 |
| Female Population | 80,540 | 80,540 | 0 |
| Total Households | 37,344 | 37,344 | 0 |
| Population Density | 870 / km² | 870 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,00,978 literate people and 22,394 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 50,812 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 42,674 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) | 22,394 | 22,394 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,00,978 | 1,00,978 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 63,487 | 63,487 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 50,812 | 50,812 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 42,674 | 42,674 | 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.