Pandabeswar Subdivision - Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal
Pandabeswar 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. Pandabeswar is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Pandabeswar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 6.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 115 km², including 50.35 km² rural area and 64.18 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 912 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pandabeswar Subdivision
Pandabeswar Subdivision has a total of 27 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 | Bahula (Ct) | Rural | Behula |
| 2 | Baidyanathpur (Ct) | Rural | Baidyanathpur |
| 3 | Bajari | Rural | Haripura |
| 4 | Banbahal | Rural | Haripura |
| 5 | Bhaluka | Rural | Haripura |
| 6 | Bhatmura | Rural | Haripura |
| 7 | Bilpahari (Ct) | Rural | Haripura |
| 8 | Chak Jharia | Rural | Nabagram |
| 9 | Chak Karala | Rural | Baidyanathpur |
| 10 | Chhora (Ct) | Rural | Haripura |
| 11 | Dalurband (Ct) | Rural | Kendra |
| 12 | Danya | Rural | Baidyanathpur |
| 13 | Deshlopa | Rural | Baidyanathpur |
| 14 | Gobindapur | Rural | Baidyanathpur |
| 15 | Hansdiha | Rural | Haripura |
| 16 | Haripur (Ct) | Rural | Haripura |
| 17 | Joalbhanga | Rural | Nabagram |
| 18 | Konardihi (Ct) | Rural | Nabagram |
| 19 | Konda | Rural | Baidyanathpur |
| 20 | Kumarkhala | Rural | Haripura |
| 21 | Mahal (Ct) | Rural | Baidyanathpur |
| 22 | Nabgram (Ct) | Rural | Nabagram |
| 23 | Parashkol (Ct) | Rural | Behula |
| 24 | Ramnagar (Ct) | Rural | Kendra |
| 25 | Sankarpur (Ct) | Rural | Chhora |
| 26 | Shyamsundarpur | Rural | Nabagram |
| 27 | Sonpur | Rural | Haripura |
Population of Pandabeswar Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Pandabeswar Subdivision has a total population of 1,61,891 people, consisting of 84,651 males and 77,240 females. There are 34,248 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,413 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,61,891 | 26,720 | 1,35,171 |
| Male Population | 84,651 | 13,810 | 70,841 |
| Female Population | 77,240 | 12,910 | 64,330 |
| Total Households | 34,248 | 5,815 | 28,433 |
| Population Density | 1,413 / km² | 531 / km² | 2,106 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,03,801 literate people and 19,709 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 49,189 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,821 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) | 19,709 | 3,272 | 16,437 |
| Literate Population | 1,03,801 | 16,853 | 86,948 |
| Illiterate Population | 58,090 | 9,867 | 48,223 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 49,189 | 6,759 | 42,430 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,821 | 4,167 | 6,654 |
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.