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 information the sub-district code of Ghatal Block (CD) is 02448. Total area of ghatal subdivision is 216 km². Ghatal subdivision has a population of 2,19,555 peoples. Ghatal subdivision has a population density of 1019 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 46,385 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 71.65% population of ghatal subdivision is literate, out of which 78.16% males and 64.71% females are literate.

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'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 Ghatal 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.