Minakhan

Minakhan 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 Minakhan Block (CD) is 02333. Total area of minakhan subdivision is 158 km² including 150.42 km² rural area and 7.23 km² urban area. Minakhan subdivision has a population of 1,99,084 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,111 while rural population is 1,91,973. Minakhan has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Minakhan subdivision has a population density of 1263 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 43,756 houses in the sub-district, including 1,636 urban houses and 42,120 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.42% population of minakhan subdivision is literate, out of which 66.51% males and 56.09% females are literate.

List of Villages in Minakhan Subdivision

Minakhan Subdivision has a total of 75 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 Minakhan Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Minakhan Subdivision

The population profile of Minakhan 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 Minakhan'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 Minakhan 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.