Katwa - II Subdivision - Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
Katwa - II is an administrative subdivision in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Katwa - II is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Sahebtala, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 155 km², including 154.78 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Katwa - II Subdivision
Katwa - II Subdivision has a total of 68 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 | Agradwip | Rural | Agradwip |
| 2 | Akhra | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 3 | Amdanga | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 4 | Amul | Rural | Singi |
| 5 | Auria | Rural | Palsona |
| 6 | Baikunthapur | Rural | Sreebati |
| 7 | Bara Kulgachhi | Rural | Gazipur |
| 8 | Bara Meigachhi | Rural | Singi |
| 9 | Barakhanji | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 10 | Benga | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 11 | Bhatna Pekua | Rural | Singi |
| 12 | Birbegun | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 13 | Bishnupur | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 14 | Chandpur | Rural | Singi |
| 15 | Chanduli | Rural | Sreebati |
| 16 | Char Brajanathpur | Rural | Agradwip |
| 17 | Chhota Kulgachhi | Rural | Gazipur |
| 18 | Chhota Meigachhi | Rural | Singi |
| 19 | Deasin | Rural | Gazipur |
| 20 | Deriapur | Rural | Palsona |
| 21 | Dona | Rural | Karui |
| 22 | Garagachhi | Rural | Gazipur |
| 23 | Gaurdanga | Rural | Singi |
| 24 | Gazipur | Rural | Gazipur |
| 25 | Ghoranas | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 26 | Ghumuria | Rural | Singi |
| 27 | Islampur | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 28 | Jagadanandapur | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 29 | Jamuna Patai | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 30 | Kabirajpur | Rural | Agradwip |
| 31 | Kalikapur | Rural | Agradwip |
| 32 | Karui | Rural | Karui |
| 33 | Khaspur | Rural | Gazipur |
| 34 | Kshetpur Palashi | Rural | Agradwip |
| 35 | Kuara | Rural | Palsona |
| 36 | Kumri | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 37 | Kurchi | Rural | Karui |
| 38 | Makhaltor | Rural | Agradwip |
| 39 | Malancha | Rural | Singi |
| 40 | Mallikpur | Rural | Singi |
| 41 | Mejhiari | Rural | Karui |
| 42 | Mulgram | Rural | Sreebati |
| 43 | Multi Krishnanagar | Rural | Sreebati |
| 44 | Musthuli | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 45 | Musthuli Chak | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 46 | Nandigram | Rural | Sreebati |
| 47 | Nawapara | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 48 | Nutangram | Rural | Sreebati |
| 49 | Okarsha | Rural | Singi |
| 50 | Okidattapur | Rural | Singi |
| 51 | Paikpara | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 52 | Palashani | Rural | Palsona |
| 53 | Panchberia | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 54 | Panjoa | Rural | Karui |
| 55 | Parasurampur | Rural | Jagadanandspur |
| 56 | Postgram | Rural | Sreebati |
| 57 | Raghunathpur | Rural | Agradwip |
| 58 | Ramdaspur | Rural | Gazipur |
| 59 | Ronda | Rural | Palsona |
| 60 | Sagarpur | Rural | Singi |
| 61 | Sahapur | Rural | Agradwip |
| 62 | Shila | Rural | Palsona |
| 63 | Simulgachhi | Rural | Singi |
| 64 | Singi | Rural | Singi |
| 65 | Sribati | Rural | Sreebati |
| 66 | Suagachhi | Rural | Gazipur |
| 67 | Tantpara | Rural | Singi |
| 68 | Ulastikri | Rural | Karui |
Population of Katwa - II Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Katwa - II Subdivision has a total population of 1,36,708 people, consisting of 70,588 males and 66,120 females. There are 31,714 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 883 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,36,708 | 1,36,708 | 0 |
| Male Population | 70,588 | 70,588 | 0 |
| Female Population | 66,120 | 66,120 | 0 |
| Total Households | 31,714 | 31,714 | 0 |
| Population Density | 883 / km² | 883 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 84,047 literate people and 15,183 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 40,303 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,963 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) | 15,183 | 15,183 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 84,047 | 84,047 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,661 | 52,661 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 40,303 | 40,303 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,963 | 1,963 | 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.