Midnapore

Midnapore 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 Midnapore Block (CD) is 02453. The total area of Midnapore Subdivision is 327 km². Midnapore has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Midnapore Subdivision

Midnapore Subdivision has a total of 268 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 Midnapore Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Midnapore Subdivision

The population profile of Midnapore 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 Midnapore 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 1,91,705 people. Includes nearly 97,490 males and 94,215 females. Rural population is about 1,91,705 people.
• There are around 25,920 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 13,169 boys and 12,751 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,16,837 people. Non-literate population is around 74,868 people.
• There are nearly 42,326 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Midnapore 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 Midnapore Subdivision is approximately 37,445 people, including 18,845 males and 18,600 females. Around 37,445 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Midnapore Subdivision is about 33,869 people, including 16,877 males and 16,992 females. Around 33,869 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 587 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 587 people per sq. km.