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, the sub-district code of Rajarhat Block (CD) is 02332. The total area of Rajarhat Subdivision is 88 km², which includes 64.39 km² of rural area and 24.07 km² of urban area. Rajarhat has a sex ratio of approximately 945 females per 1,000 males.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 1,89,893 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rajarhat Subdivision is around 1,89,893 people. This includes 97,623 males and 92,270 females. Rural population is about 89,607 (46,121 males and 43,486 females), while urban population is nearly 1,00,286 (51,502 males and 48,784 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 22,003 of the population, with 11,369 boys and 10,634 girls. Rural areas have 10,383 children, and urban areas have about 11,620 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,39,571 literate people in Rajarhat Subdivision, including 75,258 literate males and 64,313 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 64,909 individuals and urban literacy covers around 74,662 people.
- About 50,322 people in Rajarhat Subdivision are not literate, including 22,365 males and 27,957 females. Rural areas include 24,698 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 25,624 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 42,910 households, with 19,910 in villages and 23,000 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rajarhat 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajarhat Subdivision is approximately 66,551 people, including 34,209 males and 32,342 females. Around 35,898 people live in rural parts. Nearly 30,653 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajarhat Subdivision is about 1,174 people, including 592 males and 582 females. Around 356 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 818 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,147 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,392 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,166 people per sq. km.