Andal Subdivision - Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal
Andal is an administrative subdivision in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Andal is the main town for most villages within the subdivision.
The total area of the subdivision is 78 km², including 19.43 km² rural area and 58.71 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 904 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Andal Subdivision
Andal Subdivision has a total of 26 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andal(Gram) (Ct) | Rural | Andal |
| 2 | Babuisol | Rural | Madanpur |
| 3 | Baska (Ct) | Rural | Madanpur |
| 4 | Bhadur | Rural | Andal |
| 5 | Chak Bankola (Ct) (Part) | Rural | Nabagram |
| 6 | Chak Rambati | Rural | Madanpur |
| 7 | Dakshin Khanda (Ct) | Rural | Dakshinkhanda |
| 8 | Dhandadihi | Rural | Madanpur |
| 9 | Dhubchururia | Rural | Andal |
| 10 | Dignala (Ct) | Rural | Andal |
| 11 | Gaidhoba | Rural | Dakshinkhanda |
| 12 | Harishpur (Ct) | Rural | Madanpur |
| 13 | Kajora (Ct) | Rural | Kajora |
| 14 | Khandra (Ct) | Rural | Khandara |
| 15 | Madanpur | Rural | Madanpur |
| 16 | Madhabpur | Rural | Kajora |
| 17 | Madhusudanpur | Rural | Dakshinkhanda |
| 18 | Mahira (Ct) | Rural | Dakshinkhanda |
| 19 | Mukundapur | Rural | Khandara |
| 20 | Ondal (Ct) | Rural | Ramprasadpur |
| 21 | Palashban (Ct) | Rural | Madanpur |
| 22 | Shrirampur | Rural | Sreerampur |
| 23 | Siduli (Ct) | Rural | Khandara |
| 24 | Tamla | Rural | Andal |
| 25 | Tiarmana | Rural | Madanpur |
| 26 | Ukhra (Ct) | Rural | Ukhra |
Population of Andal Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Andal Subdivision has a total population of 1,86,915 people, consisting of 98,149 males and 88,766 females. There are 39,704 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 2,392 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,86,915 | 35,611 | 1,51,304 |
| Male Population | 98,149 | 18,956 | 79,193 |
| Female Population | 88,766 | 16,655 | 72,111 |
| Total Households | 39,704 | 7,806 | 31,898 |
| Population Density | 2,392 / km² | 1,833 / km² | 2,577 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,28,254 literate people and 20,893 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 52,518 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,628 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,893 | 3,927 | 16,966 |
| Literate Population | 1,28,254 | 24,374 | 1,03,880 |
| Illiterate Population | 58,661 | 11,237 | 47,424 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 52,518 | 10,773 | 41,745 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,628 | 1,675 | 5,953 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.