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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akandakeshari Patharghata Kolkata (20 km)
2Arbelia Chandpur Kolkata (17 km)
3Bagdobamachhi Bhanga Chandpur Kolkata (10 km)
4Bagu Chandpur Kolkata (10 km)
5Baligari Patharghata Kolkata (20 km)
6Basina Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii Rajarhat
7Bazetaraf Chandpur Kolkata (10 km)
8Bhatenda Rajarhat Bishnupur I Rajarhat
9Bishnupur Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii Rajarhat
10Chakpachuria Patharghata Kolkata (22 km)
11Chandapur Champagachhi Chandpur Rajarhat
12Chhapna Patharghata Kolkata (18 km)
13Chhota Chanpur Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii Kolkata (20 km)
14Dharsamoktarpur Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii Kolkata (10 km)
15Ganragari Patharghata Kolkata (15 km)
16Ghuni Jangrahatiara Ii Rajarhat
17Hudarait Chandpur Kolkata (10 km)
18Jagadishpur Rajarhat Bishnupur I Kolkata (10 km)
19Jamalpara Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii Kolkata (22 km)
20Jatragachhi Jangrahatiara Ii Rajarhat
21Jhalgachhi Chandpur Kolkata (19 km)
22Kadampukur Patharghata Kolkata (18 km)
23Kalaberia Rajarhat Bishnupur I Kolkata (10 km)
24Kalikapur Patharghata Kolkata (15 km)
25Kasinathpur Patharghata Kolkata (14 km)
26Khamar Rajarhat Bishnupur I Kolkata (10 km)
27Mahammadpur Rajarhat Bishnupur Ii Kolkata (10 km)
28Mahishbathan N/A Rajarhat
29Mahishgot Mahisbathan Ii Bidhan Nagar (5 km)
30Mobarekpur Chandpur Kolkata (19 km)
31Nawabad Chandpur Kolkata (22 km)
32Panapukuria Chandpur Kolkata (18 km)
33Patharghata Patharghata Kolkata (16 km)
34Raigachhi Rajarhat Bishnupur I Rajarhat
35Rekjuani Rajarhat Bishnupur I Rajarhat
36Sikharpur Chandpur Kolkata (10 km)
37Sulanggari Jangrahatiara Ii Rajarhat
38Tarulia Mahisbathan Ii Bidhan Nagar (5 km)
39Thakdari Mahisbathan Ii Bidhannagar (5 km)
40Umarhati 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
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
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