Barasat I

Barasat I is a Town and Subdivision in North Twenty Four Parganas 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 Barasat I Block (CD) is 02325. Total area of barasat i subdivision is 98 km² including 74.93 km² rural area and 23.31 km² urban area. Barasat I subdivision has a population of 2,94,628 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,19,402 while rural population is 1,75,226. Barasat I has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. Barasat I subdivision has a population density of 2999 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 67,898 houses in the sub-district, including 28,490 urban houses and 39,408 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.84% population of barasat i subdivision is literate, out of which 75.38% males and 70.16% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barasat I Subdivision

Barasat I Subdivision has a total of 82 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 Barasat I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barasat I Subdivision

The population profile of Barasat I 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 Barasat I'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 Barasat I 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.