Gaighata

Gaighata 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 Gaighata Block (CD) is 02318. Total area of gaighata subdivision is 255 km² including 237.81 km² rural area and 17.04 km² urban area. Gaighata subdivision has a population of 3,30,287 peoples, out of which urban population is 64,761 while rural population is 2,65,526. Gaighata has a sex ratio of approximately 951 females for every 1,000 males. Gaighata subdivision has a population density of 1296 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 79,503 houses in the sub-district, including 15,724 urban houses and 63,779 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 75.04% population of gaighata subdivision is literate, out of which 79.30% males and 70.56% females are literate.

List of Villages in Gaighata Subdivision

Gaighata Subdivision has a total of 107 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 Gaighata Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Gaighata Subdivision

The population profile of Gaighata 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 Gaighata'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 Gaighata 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.