Ghatal

Ghatal 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 Ghatal Block (CD) is 02448. The total area of Ghatal Subdivision is 216 km². Ghatal has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Ghatal Subdivision

Ghatal Subdivision has a total of 138 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 Ghatal Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ghatal Subdivision

The population profile of Ghatal 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 Ghatal 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 2,19,555 people. Includes nearly 1,13,199 males and 1,06,356 females. Rural population is about 2,19,555 people.
• There are around 25,546 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 13,038 boys and 12,508 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,57,301 people. Non-literate population is around 62,254 people.
• There are nearly 46,385 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ghatal 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 Ghatal Subdivision is approximately 72,243 people, including 36,866 males and 35,377 females. Around 72,243 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ghatal Subdivision is about 3,861 people, including 1,943 males and 1,918 females. Around 3,861 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,019 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,019 people per sq. km.