Rajarhat
Rajarhat 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 Rajarhat Block (CD) is 02332. Total area of rajarhat subdivision is 88 km² including 64.39 km² rural area and 24.07 km² urban area. Rajarhat subdivision has a population of 1,89,893 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,00,286 while rural population is 89,607. Rajarhat has a sex ratio of approximately 945 females for every 1,000 males. Rajarhat subdivision has a population density of 2147 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,910 houses in the sub-district, including 23,000 urban houses and 19,910 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.50% population of rajarhat subdivision is literate, out of which 77.09% males and 69.70% females are literate.
List of Villages in Rajarhat Subdivision
Rajarhat Subdivision has a total of 40 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 Rajarhat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Akandakeshari | Patharghata | Kolkata (20 km) |
2 | Arbelia | Chandpur | Kolkata (17 km) |
3 | Bagdobamachhi Bhanga | Chandpur | Kolkata (10 km) |
4 | Bagu | Chandpur | Kolkata (10 km) |
5 | Baligari | Patharghata | Kolkata (20 km) |
6 | Basina | Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii | Rajarhat |
7 | Bazetaraf | Chandpur | Kolkata (10 km) |
8 | Bhatenda | Rajarhat Bishnupur I | Rajarhat |
9 | Bishnupur | Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii | Rajarhat |
10 | Chakpachuria | Patharghata | Kolkata (22 km) |
11 | Chandapur Champagachhi | Chandpur | Rajarhat |
12 | Chhapna | Patharghata | Kolkata (18 km) |
13 | Chhota Chanpur | Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii | Kolkata (20 km) |
14 | Dharsamoktarpur | Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii | Kolkata (10 km) |
15 | Ganragari | Patharghata | Kolkata (15 km) |
16 | Ghuni | Jangrahatiara Ii | Rajarhat |
17 | Hudarait | Chandpur | Kolkata (10 km) |
18 | Jagadishpur | Rajarhat Bishnupur I | Kolkata (10 km) |
19 | Jamalpara | Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii | Kolkata (22 km) |
20 | Jatragachhi | Jangrahatiara Ii | Rajarhat |
21 | Jhalgachhi | Chandpur | Kolkata (19 km) |
22 | Kadampukur | Patharghata | Kolkata (18 km) |
23 | Kalaberia | Rajarhat Bishnupur I | Kolkata (10 km) |
24 | Kalikapur | Patharghata | Kolkata (15 km) |
25 | Kasinathpur | Patharghata | Kolkata (14 km) |
26 | Khamar | Rajarhat Bishnupur I | Kolkata (10 km) |
27 | Mahammadpur | Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii | Kolkata (10 km) |
28 | Mahishbathan | N/A | Rajarhat |
29 | Mahishgot | Mahisbathan Ii | Bidhan Nagar (5 km) |
30 | Mobarekpur | Chandpur | Kolkata (19 km) |
31 | Nawabad | Chandpur | Kolkata (22 km) |
32 | Panapukuria | Chandpur | Kolkata (18 km) |
33 | Patharghata | Patharghata | Kolkata (16 km) |
34 | Raigachhi | Rajarhat Bishnupur I | Rajarhat |
35 | Rekjuani | Rajarhat Bishnupur I | Rajarhat |
36 | Sikharpur | Chandpur | Kolkata (10 km) |
37 | Sulanggari | Jangrahatiara Ii | Rajarhat |
38 | Tarulia | Mahisbathan Ii | Bidhan Nagar (5 km) |
39 | Thakdari | Mahisbathan Ii | Bidhannagar (5 km) |
40 | Umarhati | Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii | Kolkata (10 km) |
Population of Rajarhat Subdivision
The population profile of Rajarhat 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 Rajarhat's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,89,893 | 89,607 | 1,00,286 |
Male Population | 97,623 | 46,121 | 51,502 |
Female Population | 92,270 | 43,486 | 48,784 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,003 | 10,383 | 11,620 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,369 | 5,421 | 5,948 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,634 | 4,962 | 5,672 |
Literate Population | 1,39,571 | 64,909 | 74,662 |
Literate Male Population | 75,258 | 35,111 | 40,147 |
Literate Female Population | 64,313 | 29,798 | 34,515 |
Illiterate Population | 50,322 | 24,698 | 25,624 |
Illiterate Male Population | 22,365 | 11,010 | 11,355 |
Illiterate Female Population | 27,957 | 13,688 | 14,269 |
Total Households | 42,910 | 19,910 | 23,000 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rajarhat 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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 66,551 | 35,898 | 30,653 |
SC Male Population | 34,209 | 18,396 | 15,813 |
SC Female Population | 32,342 | 17,502 | 14,840 |
Total ST Population | 1,174 | 356 | 818 |
ST Male Population | 592 | 182 | 410 |
ST Female Population | 582 | 174 | 408 |
Population Density | 2,147 / km² | 1,392 / km² | 4,166 / km² |