Dantan - II Subdivision - Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Dantan - II 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. Dantan - II is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Nikursini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 187 km², including 187.17 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dantan - II Subdivision
Dantan - II Subdivision has a total of 128 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 | Agabar Chak | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 2 | Agarbar | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 3 | Alampur | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 4 | Amadpur | Rural | Haripur |
| 5 | Amanipur | Rural | Turka |
| 6 | Amarda | Rural | Haripur |
| 7 | Aparttia | Rural | Haripur |
| 8 | Babla | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 9 | Baicha | Rural | Talda |
| 10 | Baman Sai | Rural | Haripur |
| 11 | Bamanda | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 12 | Bandh Rauta | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 13 | Bandhu Chak | Rural | Haripur |
| 14 | Banshi Chak | Rural | Porolda |
| 15 | Bardaltitia | Rural | Talda |
| 16 | Baruni | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 17 | Bastupur | Rural | Sabra |
| 18 | Belda | Rural | Turka |
| 19 | Betarui | Rural | Sabra |
| 20 | Bhat Para | Rural | Haripur |
| 21 | Biharichak | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 22 | Bimbal Titia | Rural | Porolda |
| 23 | Binjha Geria | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 24 | Brahman Khalisa | Rural | Haripur |
| 25 | Bulakipur | Rural | Talda |
| 26 | Chak Sultanpur | Rural | Turka |
| 27 | Chauraigram | Rural | Porolda |
| 28 | Daharda | Rural | Turka |
| 29 | Damodarpur | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 30 | Dhaneswarpur | Rural | Sabra |
| 31 | Dhukurda | Rural | Turka |
| 32 | Digha | Rural | Sabra |
| 33 | Ekarukhi | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 34 | Fatepur | Rural | Haripur |
| 35 | Gamharipur | Rural | Turka |
| 36 | Gaurda | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 37 | Ghari Chak | Rural | Haripur |
| 38 | Goda Dharpur | Rural | Haripur |
| 39 | Gokulpur | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 40 | Gopalpur | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 41 | Gopinathpur | Rural | Talda |
| 42 | Haripur | Rural | Haripur |
| 43 | Jadab Chak | Rural | Turka |
| 44 | Jahalda | Rural | Porolda |
| 45 | Jalgoda | Rural | Haripur |
| 46 | Jana Bar | Rural | Haripur |
| 47 | Jankapur | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 48 | Japhala | Rural | Haripur |
| 49 | Joti Bar | Rural | Haripur |
| 50 | Junia | Rural | Haripur |
| 51 | Kachra | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 52 | Kalyanpur | Rural | Talda |
| 53 | Karhia | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 54 | Kasba | Rural | Haripur |
| 55 | Kasnmali | Rural | Porolda |
| 56 | Kautia | Rural | Haripur |
| 57 | Kedar | Rural | Sabra |
| 58 | Keshrambha | Rural | Talda |
| 59 | Keshrambhi | Rural | Talda |
| 60 | Khandrui | Rural | Turka |
| 61 | Kiphatpur | Rural | Haripur |
| 62 | Kiyari | Rural | Porolda |
| 63 | Krishnabati | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 64 | Krishnapur | Rural | Haripur |
| 65 | Kuchi Gerya | Rural | Haripur |
| 66 | Kulida | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 67 | Kuliya Patna | Rural | Porolda |
| 68 | Kurul | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 69 | Kushumda | Rural | Turka |
| 70 | Lakibar | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 71 | Lakshanpur | Rural | Talda |
| 72 | Lalat | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 73 | Lalpur | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 74 | Lalu Chak | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 75 | Mahammadjana | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 76 | Mahisagot | Rural | Haripur |
| 77 | Mandalda | Rural | Porolda |
| 78 | Mirjapur | Rural | Turka |
| 79 | Mulada | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 80 | Nahalia | Rural | Haripur |
| 81 | Nahanjara | Rural | Porolda |
| 82 | Nandakurya | Rural | Talda |
| 83 | Narasinghapur | Rural | Porolda |
| 84 | Narayan Chak | Rural | Talda |
| 85 | Pahari Chak | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 86 | Palasi | Rural | Porolda |
| 87 | Panch Kunia | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 88 | Panch Kunia | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 89 | Paniara | Rural | Porolda |
| 90 | Panithupia | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 91 | Parami Chak | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 92 | Patpur | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 93 | Patpur Chak | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 94 | Pincha | Rural | Talda |
| 95 | Pipursai | Rural | Sabra |
| 96 | Punya | Rural | Haripur |
| 97 | Purulda | Rural | Porolda |
| 98 | Purunda | Rural | Turka |
| 99 | Purusottampur | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 100 | Radhaballavpur | Rural | Turka |
| 101 | Ramchandrapur | Rural | Talda |
| 102 | Rangasitia | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 103 | Rashulpur | Rural | Turka |
| 104 | Rela | Rural | Haripur |
| 105 | Renjura | Rural | Haripur |
| 106 | Sabra | Rural | Sabra |
| 107 | Sadi Chak | Rural | Talda |
| 108 | Sahania | Rural | Talda |
| 109 | Saipur | Rural | Turka |
| 110 | Santoshpur | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 111 | Sat Pukhuria | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 112 | Satia | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 113 | Sauri Urf.Kotbar | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 114 | Shiruchak | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 115 | Shyamsundarpur | Rural | Talda |
| 116 | Shyamsundarpur | Rural | Jenkapur |
| 117 | Shyamsundarpur Urf Saimana | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 118 | Sirni | Rural | Talda |
| 119 | Sohag Pur | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 120 | Solemanpur | Rural | Talda |
| 121 | Sonalia Chak | Rural | Sabra |
| 122 | Srikrishnapur | Rural | Turka |
| 123 | Sujan Chak | Rural | Saurikotbar |
| 124 | Taldaratan Chak | Rural | Talda |
| 125 | Turkakashba | Rural | Turka |
| 126 | Ujlachak | Rural | Haripur |
| 127 | Urepara | Rural | Talda |
| 128 | Uttar Asda | Rural | Haripur |
Population of Dantan - II Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Dantan - II Subdivision has a total population of 1,55,017 people, consisting of 79,543 males and 75,474 females. There are 32,809 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 828 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,55,017 | 1,55,017 | 0 |
| Male Population | 79,543 | 79,543 | 0 |
| Female Population | 75,474 | 75,474 | 0 |
| Total Households | 32,809 | 32,809 | 0 |
| Population Density | 828 / km² | 828 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,13,040 literate people and 17,923 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,828 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,861 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) | 17,923 | 17,923 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,13,040 | 1,13,040 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,977 | 41,977 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,828 | 13,828 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,861 | 10,861 | 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.