Bongaon

Bongaon 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 Bongaon Block (CD) is 02317. The total area of Bongaon Subdivision is 344 km². Bongaon has a sex ratio of approximately 938 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Bongaon Subdivision

Bongaon Subdivision has a total of 150 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 Bongaon Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bongaon Subdivision

The population profile of Bongaon 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 Bongaon Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 3,80,903 people. Includes nearly 1,96,487 males and 1,84,416 females. Rural population is about 3,80,903 people.
• There are around 37,209 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 18,962 boys and 18,247 girls.
• Literate population is about 2,73,967 people. Non-literate population is around 1,06,936 people.
• There are nearly 90,774 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bongaon 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bongaon Subdivision is approximately 1,77,503 people, including 91,763 males and 85,740 females. Around 1,77,503 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bongaon Subdivision is about 13,765 people, including 6,969 males and 6,796 females. Around 13,765 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,108 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,108 people per sq. km.