North Twenty Four Parganas
North Twenty Four Parganas is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of North Twenty Four Parganas district is 4,094 km², which includes 3,468.22 km² of rural area and 625.78 km² of urban area. There are about 1,518 villages in North Twenty Four Parganas district.
For administrative convenience, North Twenty Four Parganas 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 22 subdivisions in North Twenty Four Parganas district. Here is the list of all North Twenty Four Parganas Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in North Twenty Four Parganas District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amdanga | 138 | 1,91,673 |
| 2 | Baduria | 195 | 2,85,319 |
| 3 | Bagda | 235 | 2,42,974 |
| 4 | Barasat I | 98 | 2,94,628 |
| 5 | Barasat II | 124 | 2,00,918 |
| 6 | Barrackpur I | 60 | 1,82,845 |
| 7 | Barrackpur II | 59 | 2,17,171 |
| 8 | Basirhat I | 106 | 1,71,613 |
| 9 | Basirhat II | 141 | 2,26,130 |
| 10 | Bongaon | 344 | 3,80,903 |
| 11 | Deganga | 221 | 3,19,213 |
| 12 | Gaighata | 255 | 3,30,287 |
| 13 | Habra I | 78 | 2,25,200 |
| 14 | Habra II | 136 | 1,76,490 |
| 15 | Haroa | 165 | 2,14,401 |
| 16 | Hasnabad | 154 | 2,03,262 |
| 17 | Hingalganj | 284 | 1,74,545 |
| 18 | Minakhan | 158 | 1,99,084 |
| 19 | Rajarhat | 88 | 1,89,893 |
| 20 | Sandeshkhali I | 189 | 1,64,465 |
| 21 | Sandeshkhali II | 198 | 1,60,976 |
| 22 | Swarupnagar | 214 | 2,56,075 |
Population of North Twenty Four Parganas District
The population of North Twenty Four Parganas 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 North Twenty Four Parganas, 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 | 1,00,09,781 | 42,77,619 | 57,32,162 |
| Total Male Population | 51,19,389 | 21,96,554 | 29,22,835 |
| Total Female Population | 48,90,392 | 20,81,065 | 28,09,327 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,57,973 | 4,91,418 | 4,66,555 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,89,824 | 2,50,731 | 2,39,093 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,68,149 | 2,40,687 | 2,27,462 |
| Literate Population | 76,08,693 | 29,29,366 | 46,79,327 |
| Literate Male Population | 40,56,046 | 15,93,026 | 24,63,020 |
| Literate Female Population | 35,52,647 | 13,36,340 | 22,16,307 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,01,088 | 13,48,253 | 10,52,835 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,63,343 | 6,03,528 | 4,59,815 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,37,745 | 7,44,725 | 5,93,020 |
| Households | 23,48,683 | 9,93,234 | 13,55,449 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of North Twenty Four Parganas district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of North Twenty Four Parganas district is 1,00,09,781, including 51,19,389 males and 48,90,392 females. In rural areas, it is 42,77,619, including 21,96,554 males and 20,81,065 females. In urban areas, it is 57,32,162, including 29,22,835 males and 28,09,327 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in North Twenty Four Parganas district is 9,57,973, including 4,89,824 boys and 4,68,149 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,91,418, including 2,50,731 boys and 2,40,687 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,66,555, including 2,39,093 boys and 2,27,462 girls.
- Literate population in North Twenty Four Parganas district is around 76,08,693, including 40,56,046 males and 35,52,647 females. In rural areas, it is 29,29,366, including 15,93,026 males and 13,36,340 females. In urban areas, it is 46,79,327, including 24,63,020 males and 22,16,307 females.
- Illiterate population in North Twenty Four Parganas district is about 24,01,088, including 10,63,343 males and 13,37,745 females. In rural areas, it is 13,48,253, including 6,03,528 males and 7,44,725 females. In urban areas, it is 10,52,835, including 4,59,815 males and 5,93,020 females.
- There are about 23,48,683 households in North Twenty Four Parganas district, including 9,93,234 in rural areas and 13,55,449 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within North Twenty Four Parganas. 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 | 21,69,084 | 12,52,699 | 9,16,385 |
| SC Male Population | 11,15,458 | 6,46,150 | 4,69,308 |
| SC Female Population | 10,53,626 | 6,06,549 | 4,47,077 |
| Total ST Population | 2,64,597 | 1,96,920 | 67,677 |
| ST Male Population | 1,34,179 | 99,676 | 34,503 |
| ST Female Population | 1,30,418 | 97,244 | 33,174 |
| Population Density | 2,445 / km² | 1,233 / km² | 9,160 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of North Twenty Four Parganas district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in North Twenty Four Parganas district is approximately 21,69,084, including 11,15,458 males and 10,53,626 females. In rural areas, it is 12,52,699, including 6,46,150 males and 6,06,549 females. In urban areas, it is 9,16,385, including 4,69,308 males and 4,47,077 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in North Twenty Four Parganas district is about 2,64,597, including 1,34,179 males and 1,30,418 females. In rural areas, it is 1,96,920, including 99,676 males and 97,244 females. In urban areas, it is 67,677, including 34,503 males and 33,174 females.
- Overall population density of North Twenty Four Parganas district is around 2,445 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,233 people per km². Urban areas have about 9,160 people per km².