Raniganj Subdivision - Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal
Raniganj 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. Raniganj is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Nimcha, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 81 km², including 47.07 km² rural area and 33.90 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 906 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Raniganj Subdivision
Raniganj Subdivision has a total of 25 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 | Amkula (Ct) | Rural | Egra |
| 2 | Baktarnagar (Ct) | Rural | Ballavpur |
| 3 | Ballavpur (Ct) | Rural | Ballavpur |
| 4 | Banshra (Ct) | Rural | Amrasota |
| 5 | Belebathan (Ct) | Rural | Jemeri |
| 6 | Chak Brindabanpur | Rural | Amrasota |
| 7 | Chak Janadhara | Rural | Amrasota |
| 8 | Chalbalpur | Rural | Jemeri |
| 9 | Chapui (Ct) | Rural | Ratibati |
| 10 | Chelad (Ct) | Rural | Tirat |
| 11 | Damalia | Rural | Tirat |
| 12 | Egara (Ct) | Rural | Egra |
| 13 | Harabhanga | Rural | Tirat |
| 14 | Jemari (J.K. Nagar Township) (Ct) | Rural | Jemeri |
| 15 | Kumardiha | Rural | Ratibati |
| 16 | Murgathaul (Ct) | Rural | Tirat |
| 17 | Napur | Rural | Ballavpur |
| 18 | Narankuri | Rural | Egra |
| 19 | Nimcha | Rural | Jemeri |
| 20 | Raghunathchak (Ct) | Rural | Ballavpur |
| 21 | Ratibati (Ct) | Rural | Ratibati |
| 22 | Sahebganj (Ct) | Rural | Egra |
| 23 | Saora | Rural | Ratibati |
| 24 | Sonachora | Rural | Amrasota |
| 25 | Tirat | Rural | Tirat |
Population of Raniganj Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Raniganj Subdivision has a total population of 1,06,441 people, consisting of 55,835 males and 50,606 females. There are 21,653 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,315 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,06,441 | 23,023 | 83,418 |
| Male Population | 55,835 | 12,010 | 43,825 |
| Female Population | 50,606 | 11,013 | 39,593 |
| Total Households | 21,653 | 4,645 | 17,008 |
| Population Density | 1,315 / km² | 489 / km² | 2,461 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 69,098 literate people and 12,885 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 37,491 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,982 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) | 12,885 | 2,732 | 10,153 |
| Literate Population | 69,098 | 14,259 | 54,839 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,343 | 8,764 | 28,579 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 37,491 | 9,270 | 28,221 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,982 | 3,398 | 6,584 |
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.