Hingalganj
Hingalganj 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 Hingalganj Block (CD) is 02337. The total area of Hingalganj Subdivision is 284 km², which includes 274.87 km² of rural area and 9.07 km² of urban area. Hingalganj has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hingalganj Subdivision
Hingalganj Subdivision has a total of 44 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 Hingalganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambaria | Sandelerbil | Taki (30 km) |
| 2 | Bainara | Rupamari | Basirhat (38 km) |
| 3 | Bankra | Sandelerbil | Hingalganj |
| 4 | Bankra Dobar | Sandelerbil | Taki (22 km) |
| 5 | Banstala | Rupamari | Taki (30 km) |
| 6 | Bhandarkhali | Dulduli | Taki (31 km) |
| 7 | Bispur | Bishpur | Taki (22 km) |
| 8 | Charalkhali | Sahebkhali | Taki (28 km) |
| 9 | Chhota Sahebkhali | Dulduli | Taki (30 km) |
| 10 | Deuli | Sahebkhali | Taki (26 km) |
| 11 | Dhanikhali | Bishpur | Taki (22 km) |
| 12 | Dharam Baria | Bishpur | Taki (15 km) |
| 13 | Dulduli | Dulduli | Taki (30 km) |
| 14 | Durgapur Baylani | Bishpur | Taki (22 km) |
| 15 | Hemnagar | Jogeshganj | Taki (45 km) |
| 16 | Hingalganj | Hingalganj | Hingalganj |
| 17 | Jogesganj | Jogeshganj | Taki (40 km) |
| 18 | Kakaria | Bishpur | Taki (22 km) |
| 19 | Kalitala | Kalitala | Taki (45 km) |
| 20 | Kanaikati | Gobindakati | Taki (48 km) |
| 21 | Kathal Baria | Gobindakati | Taki (50 km) |
| 22 | Ketarchak | Dulduli | Taki (27 km) |
| 23 | Khosbash | Sandelerbil | Taki (24 km) |
| 24 | Kothabbari | Dulduli | Taki (27 km) |
| 25 | Kumirmari | Rupamari | Taki (25 km) |
| 26 | Lebukhali | Dulduli | Taki (28 km) |
| 27 | Madhabkati | Jogeshganj | Taki (40 km) |
| 28 | Malekanghumti | Gobindakati | Taki (48 km) |
| 29 | Mamudpur | Hingalganj | Taki (18 km) |
| 30 | Parghumti | Kalitala | Taki (45 km) |
| 31 | Paschim Khejurbaria | Bishpur | Taki (22 km) |
| 32 | Patghara | Jogeshganj | Taki (40 km) |
| 33 | Pubergheri | Bishpur | Taki (22 km) |
| 34 | Pukuriachak | Sahebkhali | Taki (24 km) |
| 35 | Purbba Khejurbaria | Rupamari | Taki (21 km) |
| 36 | Putiamathbari | Dulduli | Taki (29 km) |
| 37 | Ramapur | Sahebkhali | Taki (28 km) |
| 38 | Rupmari | Rupamari | Taki (27 km) |
| 39 | Sahebkhali | Sahebkhali | Taki (25 km) |
| 40 | Samsernagar | Kalitala | Taki (48 km) |
| 41 | Sandelerbil | Sandelerbil | Taki (23 km) |
| 42 | Sarapkathi | Dulduli | Taki (26 km) |
| 43 | Shridhar Kati | Gobindakati | Taki (48 km) |
| 44 | Singherkati | Sandelerbil | Taki (24 km) |
Population of Hingalganj Subdivision
The population profile of Hingalganj 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 Hingalganj 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 | 1,74,545 | 1,59,469 | 15,076 |
| Male Population | 88,937 | 81,413 | 7,524 |
| Female Population | 85,608 | 78,056 | 7,552 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,880 | 17,141 | 1,739 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,567 | 8,682 | 885 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,313 | 8,459 | 854 |
| Literate Population | 1,19,630 | 1,11,192 | 8,438 |
| Literate Male Population | 66,858 | 62,178 | 4,680 |
| Literate Female Population | 52,772 | 49,014 | 3,758 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,915 | 48,277 | 6,638 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,079 | 19,235 | 2,844 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,836 | 29,042 | 3,794 |
| Total Households | 46,048 | 42,117 | 3,931 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Hingalganj Subdivision is around 1,74,545 people. This includes 88,937 males and 85,608 females. Rural population is about 1,59,469 (81,413 males and 78,056 females), while urban population is nearly 15,076 (7,524 males and 7,552 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,880 of the population, with 9,567 boys and 9,313 girls. Rural areas have 17,141 children, and urban areas have about 1,739 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,19,630 literate people in Hingalganj Subdivision, including 66,858 literate males and 52,772 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,11,192 individuals and urban literacy covers around 8,438 people.
- About 54,915 people in Hingalganj Subdivision are not literate, including 22,079 males and 32,836 females. Rural areas include 48,277 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,638 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 46,048 households, with 42,117 in villages and 3,931 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hingalganj 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 | 1,15,227 | 1,11,806 | 3,421 |
| SC Male Population | 59,011 | 57,268 | 1,743 |
| SC Female Population | 56,216 | 54,538 | 1,678 |
| Total ST Population | 12,743 | 12,504 | 239 |
| ST Male Population | 6,414 | 6,295 | 119 |
| ST Female Population | 6,329 | 6,209 | 120 |
| Population Density | 615 / km² | 580 / km² | 1,662 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hingalganj Subdivision is approximately 1,15,227 people, including 59,011 males and 56,216 females. Around 1,11,806 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,421 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hingalganj Subdivision is about 12,743 people, including 6,414 males and 6,329 females. Around 12,504 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 239 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 615 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 580 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,662 people per sq. km.