Sandeshkhali - II Subdivision - North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Sandeshkhali - II 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 - II is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Canning, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 198 km², including 198.32 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sandeshkhali - II Subdivision
Sandeshkhali - II Subdivision has a total of 24 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 | Atapur | Rural | Manipur |
| 2 | Bermajur | Rural | Bermajur-I |
| 3 | Bhangatushkhali | Rural | Jeliakhali |
| 4 | Bouthakurani | Rural | Sandeshkhali |
| 5 | Daudpur | Rural | Durgamandop |
| 6 | Dhamakhali | Rural | Bermajur-Ii |
| 7 | Dholkhali | Rural | Sandeshkhali |
| 8 | Dhuchnikhali | Rural | Korakati |
| 9 | Durgamandap | Rural | Durgamandop |
| 10 | Dwarir Jangle | Rural | Sandeshkhali |
| 11 | Gabbaria | Rural | Durgamandop |
| 12 | Hatgachha | Rural | Khulna |
| 13 | Jeliakhali Pashchim Khanda | Rural | Jeliakhali |
| 14 | Jeliakhali Purba Khanda | Rural | Jeliakhali |
| 15 | Jhupkhali | Rural | Bermajur-Ii |
| 16 | Joygopalpur | Rural | Manipur |
| 17 | Khulna | Rural | Khulna |
| 18 | Korakati | Rural | Korakati |
| 19 | Manipur | Rural | Manipur |
| 20 | Rampur | Rural | Bermajur-Ii |
| 21 | Sitalia | Rural | Khulna |
| 22 | Sukhdoani | Rural | Durgamandop |
| 23 | Tongtala | Rural | Sandeshkhali |
| 24 | Tushkhali | Rural | Korakati |
Population of Sandeshkhali - II Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Sandeshkhali - II Subdivision has a total population of 1,60,976 people, consisting of 81,921 males and 79,055 females. There are 37,771 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 812 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,60,976 | 1,60,976 | 0 |
| Male Population | 81,921 | 81,921 | 0 |
| Female Population | 79,055 | 79,055 | 0 |
| Total Households | 37,771 | 37,771 | 0 |
| Population Density | 812 / km² | 812 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 98,805 literate people and 21,732 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 72,300 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 37,695 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) | 21,732 | 21,732 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 98,805 | 98,805 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 62,171 | 62,171 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 72,300 | 72,300 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 37,695 | 37,695 | 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.