Dantan I

Dantan I is a Town and Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur 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 Dantan I Block (CD) is 02467. Total area of dantan i subdivision is 257 km² including 251.88 km² rural area and 5.28 km² urban area. Dantan I subdivision has a population of 1,72,107 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,186 while rural population is 1,65,921. Dantan I has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females for every 1,000 males. Dantan I subdivision has a population density of 669.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,259 houses in the sub-district, including 1,420 urban houses and 36,839 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.90% population of dantan i subdivision is literate, out of which 72.33% males and 57.19% females are literate.

List of Villages in Dantan I Subdivision

Dantan I Subdivision has a total of 195 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 Dantan I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dantan I Subdivision

The population profile of Dantan I 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 Dantan I's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dantan I 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.