Barrackpur I
Barrackpur 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, the sub-district code of Barrackpur I Block (CD) is 02323. The total area of Barrackpur I Subdivision is 60 km², which includes 37.27 km² of rural area and 22.37 km² of urban area. Barrackpur I has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barrackpur I Subdivision
Barrackpur I Subdivision has a total of 53 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 Barrackpur I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhirampur | Panpur Keutia | Naihati (5 km) |
| 2 | Atisara | Shibdaspur | Naihati (7 km) |
| 3 | Baliaghata | Kowgachi Ii | Ichhapur (5 km) |
| 4 | Balibhara | Jethia | Barrackpur I |
| 5 | Barikpara | Shibdaspur | Kanchrapara (10 km) |
| 6 | Basudebpur | Kowgachi Ii | Shyamnagar (4 km) |
| 7 | Bhabagachhi | Mamudpur | Naihati (7 km) |
| 8 | Bidyadharpur | N/A | Barrackpur I |
| 9 | Bijna | Jethia | Halisahar (3 km) |
| 10 | Bishweswar Bati | Jethia | Halisahar (2 km) |
| 11 | Budhuria | Shibdaspur | Naihati (7 km) |
| 12 | Chakla | Kampa Chakla | Barrackpur I |
| 13 | Chendua | Kampa Chakla | Kanchrapara (5 km) |
| 14 | Daibagnapur | Majhipara Palasi | Kanchrapara (10 km) |
| 15 | Dariala | Majhipara Palasi | Kanchrapara (10 km) |
| 16 | Dogachhia | Mamudpur | Barrackpur I |
| 17 | Garshyamnagar | Kowgachi I | Barrackpur I |
| 18 | Gurdaha | Kowgachi I | Shyamnagar (4 km) |
| 19 | Hansia | Kowgachi Ii | Ichhapur (5 km) |
| 20 | Ichhapur Defence Estate | N/A | Barrackpur I |
| 21 | Jadunath Bati | Jethia | Halisahar (5 km) |
| 22 | Jayanpur | Kampa Chakla | Kanchrapara (5 km) |
| 23 | Jetia | Jethia | Barrackpur I |
| 24 | Kanpa | Kampa Chakla | Kanchrapara (5 km) |
| 25 | Kaugachhi | Kowgachi I | Barrackpur I |
| 26 | Kayrapur | Kowgachi Ii | Ichhapur (4 km) |
| 27 | Keutia | Panpur Keutia | Naihati (7 km) |
| 28 | Khanarhat | Shibdaspur | Naihati (8 km) |
| 29 | Kuliagor | Mamudpur | Naihati (5 km) |
| 30 | Madarpuli | Mamudpur | Naihati (9 km) |
| 31 | Mahabatipara | Shibdaspur | Naihati (12 km) |
| 32 | Majhi Para | Majhipara Palasi | Kanchrapara (10 km) |
| 33 | Malancha | Jethia | Halisahar (2 km) |
| 34 | Mamudpur | Mamudpur | Naihati (6 km) |
| 35 | Mathurapur | Kowgachi Ii | Ichhapur (5 km) |
| 36 | Mukundapur | Panpur Keutia | Naihati (7 km) |
| 37 | Nagdaha | Majhipara Palasi | Barrackpur I |
| 38 | Nanna | Jethia | Barrackpur I |
| 39 | Naoabila | Majhipara Palasi | Kanchrapara (10 km) |
| 40 | Noapara | Kowgachi I | Barrackpur I |
| 41 | Palashi | Majhipara Palasi | Barrackpur I |
| 42 | Palladaha | Kampa Chakla | Barrackpur I |
| 43 | Paltapara | Kowgachi Ii | Barrackpur I |
| 44 | Panpur | Panpur Keutia | Barrackpur I |
| 45 | Rahuta | Kowgachi Ii | Shyamnagar (4 km) |
| 46 | Rajendrapur | Mamudpur | Naihati (5 km) |
| 47 | Rambati | Panpur Keutia | Naihati (6 km) |
| 48 | Ramchandrapur | Shibdaspur | Naihati (8 km) |
| 49 | Rampur | Jethia | Halisahar (2 km) |
| 50 | Shalidaha | Shibdaspur | Kanchrapara (8 km) |
| 51 | Shibdaspur | Shibdaspur | Kanchrapara (7 km) |
| 52 | Siddheswarbati | Majhipara Palasi | Kanchrapara (10 km) |
| 53 | Srotribati | Kampa Chakla | Barrackpur I |
Population of Barrackpur I Subdivision
The population profile of Barrackpur 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 Barrackpur I Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,82,845 | 94,278 | 88,567 |
| Male Population | 93,582 | 48,354 | 45,228 |
| Female Population | 89,263 | 45,924 | 43,339 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,875 | 9,392 | 7,483 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,638 | 4,793 | 3,845 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,237 | 4,599 | 3,638 |
| Literate Population | 1,41,744 | 70,635 | 71,109 |
| Literate Male Population | 76,095 | 38,137 | 37,958 |
| Literate Female Population | 65,649 | 32,498 | 33,151 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,101 | 23,643 | 17,458 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,487 | 10,217 | 7,270 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,614 | 13,426 | 10,188 |
| Total Households | 43,871 | 22,254 | 21,617 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Barrackpur I Subdivision is around 1,82,845 people. This includes 93,582 males and 89,263 females. Rural population is about 94,278 (48,354 males and 45,924 females), while urban population is nearly 88,567 (45,228 males and 43,339 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,875 of the population, with 8,638 boys and 8,237 girls. Rural areas have 9,392 children, and urban areas have about 7,483 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,41,744 literate people in Barrackpur I Subdivision, including 76,095 literate males and 65,649 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 70,635 individuals and urban literacy covers around 71,109 people.
- About 41,101 people in Barrackpur I Subdivision are not literate, including 17,487 males and 23,614 females. Rural areas include 23,643 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,458 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 43,871 households, with 22,254 in villages and 21,617 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barrackpur I Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 53,764 | 31,852 | 21,912 |
| SC Male Population | 27,709 | 16,423 | 11,286 |
| SC Female Population | 26,055 | 15,429 | 10,626 |
| Total ST Population | 7,214 | 3,534 | 3,680 |
| ST Male Population | 3,664 | 1,788 | 1,876 |
| ST Female Population | 3,550 | 1,746 | 1,804 |
| Population Density | 3,066 / km² | 2,530 / km² | 3,959 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barrackpur I Subdivision is approximately 53,764 people, including 27,709 males and 26,055 females. Around 31,852 people live in rural parts. Nearly 21,912 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barrackpur I Subdivision is about 7,214 people, including 3,664 males and 3,550 females. Around 3,534 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,680 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 3,066 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,530 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,959 people per sq. km.