Dantan Ii

Dantan Ii 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, the sub-district code of Dantan Ii Block (CD) is 02468. The total area of Dantan Ii Subdivision is 187 km². Dantan Ii has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dantan Ii Subdivision

Dantan Ii Subdivision has a total of 126 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 Ii Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dantan Ii Subdivision

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,55,017 people. Includes nearly 79,543 males and 75,474 females. Rural population is about 1,55,017 people.
• There are around 17,923 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,175 boys and 8,748 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,13,040 people. Non-literate population is around 41,977 people.
• There are nearly 32,809 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dantan Ii Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dantan Ii Subdivision is approximately 13,828 people, including 7,178 males and 6,650 females. Around 13,828 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dantan Ii Subdivision is about 10,861 people, including 5,392 males and 5,469 females. Around 10,861 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 828 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 828 people per sq. km.