Chandrakona - I Subdivision - Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Chandrakona - I is an administrative subdivision in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chandrakona - I is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chandrakona Rd, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 196 km², including 195.85 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chandrakona - I Subdivision
Chandrakona - I Subdivision has a total of 132 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 | Agra | Rural | Mangrul |
| 2 | Agra | Rural | Mangrul |
| 3 | Amdhere | Rural | Mangrul |
| 4 | Amrapat | Rural | Mangrul |
| 5 | Andhare | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 6 | Arjungerya | Rural | Jara |
| 7 | Bagchhari | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 8 | Bakcha | Rural | Jara |
| 9 | Balarampur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 10 | Balinagar | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 11 | Bamnia | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 12 | Banka Sultanpur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 13 | Bara | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 14 | Basulia | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 15 | Beladanda | Rural | Mangrul |
| 16 | Belgerya | Rural | Jara |
| 17 | Berabere | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 18 | Betagram | Rural | Mangrul |
| 19 | Beurgram | Rural | Mangrul |
| 20 | Bhabanipur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 21 | Bhadurpur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 22 | Bhandaria | Rural | Jara |
| 23 | Bhatahar | Rural | Jara |
| 24 | Bhobla | Rural | Mangrul |
| 25 | Birbhanpur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 26 | Chaltabandi | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 27 | Chandur | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 28 | Daulatpur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 29 | Dhuledanga | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 30 | Dianpur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 31 | Dingal | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 32 | Dogerya Ramchak | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 33 | Doyan | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 34 | Dwarkhola | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 35 | Ekbalpur | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 36 | Gamaria | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 37 | Gangcha | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 38 | Ghola | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 39 | Ghola | Rural | Jara |
| 40 | Gohaldanga | Rural | Mangrul |
| 41 | Gopalpur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 42 | Gopalpur | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 43 | Goyalsini | Rural | Mangrul |
| 44 | Guchure | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 45 | Hajra | Rural | Mangrul |
| 46 | Harinarayanpur | Rural | Jara |
| 47 | Hatpukur | Rural | Jara |
| 48 | Hematpur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 49 | Hijli | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 50 | Hiradharpur | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 51 | Indra | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 52 | Jadabpur | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 53 | Jagannathpur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 54 | Jagannathpur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 55 | Jamira | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 56 | Jara | Rural | Jara |
| 57 | Jhalur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 58 | Kalapat | Rural | Jara |
| 59 | Kalapat | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 60 | Kalayanchak | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 61 | Kamarberya | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 62 | Kamargere | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 63 | Kankabati | Rural | Mangrul |
| 64 | Karanji | Rural | Jara |
| 65 | Kashanda | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 66 | Kashiganja (P) | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 67 | Kashkuli | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 68 | Kelemi | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 69 | Khanpur | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 70 | Kharakpur | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 71 | Khejurbani | Rural | Jara |
| 72 | Kochgerya Ramchak | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 73 | Kshira | Rural | Mangrul |
| 74 | Kuldaha | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 75 | Lakshipur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 76 | Lorpur | Rural | Mangrul |
| 77 | Madan Chak | Rural | Mangrul |
| 78 | Madhabpur | Rural | Jara |
| 79 | Mahabala | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 80 | Maheshpur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 81 | Mamudpur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 82 | Mangrul | Rural | Mangrul |
| 83 | Manikkunda | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 84 | Manoharpur | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 85 | Mar | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 86 | Mathurapur | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 87 | Maula | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 88 | Mirer Chak | Rural | Mangrul |
| 89 | Mohanpur | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 90 | Naran Chak | Rural | Jara |
| 91 | Narayanpur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 92 | Nekarbag | Rural | Jara |
| 93 | Nichna | Rural | Mangrul |
| 94 | Nilapat | Rural | Mangrul |
| 95 | Nirbhaypur | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 96 | Nischintapur | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 97 | Nishan Chak | Rural | Mangrul |
| 98 | Nonadanga | Rural | Mangrul |
| 99 | Paikmajita | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 100 | Paikpara | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 101 | Panch Mahar | Rural | Jara |
| 102 | Pandua | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 103 | Paramanandapur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 104 | Parulya | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 105 | Pathra | Rural | Jara |
| 106 | Patlapur | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 107 | Phulchak | Rural | Monoharpur-I |
| 108 | Pirchak | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 109 | Purshuri | Rural | Mangrul |
| 110 | Ramchak | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 111 | Ramichak | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 112 | Ramkrishnapur | Rural | Jara |
| 113 | Rankanki | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 114 | Rejna | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 115 | Saljhati | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 116 | Sanpur | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 117 | Saora Gerya | Rural | Jara |
| 118 | Sasagere | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 119 | Satitetul | Rural | Mangrul |
| 120 | Shola | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 121 | Shola Part-I | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 122 | Shrinagar | Rural | Lakshmipur |
| 123 | Shuri Puskarini | Rural | Jara |
| 124 | Shyamkuri | Rural | Mangrul |
| 125 | Simana | Rural | Jara |
| 126 | Sitarampur | Rural | Monoharpur-Ii |
| 127 | Sitasol | Rural | Jara |
| 128 | Sola | Rural | Jara |
| 129 | Subudhi Chak | Rural | Manikkundu |
| 130 | Tatarpur | Rural | Jara |
| 131 | Tegerya Dharmmapur | Rural | Jara |
| 132 | Thakurhati | Rural | Lakshmipur |
Population of Chandrakona - I Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chandrakona - I Subdivision has a total population of 1,36,006 people, consisting of 69,820 males and 66,186 females. There are 30,369 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 694 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,36,006 | 1,36,006 | 0 |
| Male Population | 69,820 | 69,820 | 0 |
| Female Population | 66,186 | 66,186 | 0 |
| Total Households | 30,369 | 30,369 | 0 |
| Population Density | 694 / km² | 694 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 95,452 literate people and 15,077 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 46,759 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,516 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) | 15,077 | 15,077 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 95,452 | 95,452 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,554 | 40,554 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 46,759 | 46,759 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,516 | 7,516 | 0 |
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.