Purba Medinipur
Purba Medinipur is a district in the West Bengal State of India. Total area of Purba Medinipur is 4,713 km² including 4,488.69 km² rural area and 224.31 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Purba Medinipur has a population of 50,95,875 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,92,714 while rural population is 45,03,161. Purba Medinipur has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1081 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,14,170 houses in the district, including 1,25,386 urban houses and 9,88,784 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,929 villages in purba medinipur district.
The Purba Medinipur district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
There are 25 subdivisions in Purba Medinipur district. Here is the list of all Purba Medinipur Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Purba Medinipur District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhagawanpur I | 198 | 2,34,432 |
| 2 | Bhagawanpur II | 214 | 1,92,162 |
| 3 | Chandipur | 161 | 1,88,119 |
| 4 | Contai I | 162 | 1,70,894 |
| 5 | Contai III | 192 | 1,57,793 |
| 6 | Deshopran | 230 | 1,76,393 |
| 7 | Egra I | 211 | 1,67,163 |
| 8 | Egra II | 235 | 1,78,763 |
| 9 | Haldia | 300 | 97,992 |
| 10 | Khejuri I | 129 | 1,32,992 |
| 11 | Khejuri II | 146 | 1,39,463 |
| 12 | Kolaghat | 177 | 2,90,124 |
| 13 | Mahisadal | 201 | 2,06,277 |
| 14 | Moyna | 196 | 2,26,927 |
| 15 | Nanda Kumar | 152 | 2,62,998 |
| 16 | Nandigram I | 165 | 2,07,835 |
| 17 | Nandigram II | 153 | 1,23,219 |
| 18 | Panskura | 245 | 2,83,303 |
| 19 | Potashpur I | 188 | 1,73,377 |
| 20 | Potashpur II | 209 | 1,75,056 |
| 21 | Ramnagar I | 178 | 1,67,330 |
| 22 | Ramnagar II | 159 | 1,56,054 |
| 23 | Sahid Matangini | 143 | 1,99,210 |
| 24 | Sutahata | 76 | 1,23,784 |
| 25 | Tamluk | 115 | 2,17,776 |
Population of Purba Medinipur District
The population of Purba Medinipur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Purba Medinipur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,95,875 | 45,03,161 | 5,92,714 |
| Total Male Population | 26,29,834 | 23,22,562 | 3,07,272 |
| Total Female Population | 24,66,041 | 21,80,599 | 2,85,442 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,87,654 | 5,24,312 | 63,342 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,01,989 | 2,69,634 | 32,355 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,85,665 | 2,54,678 | 30,987 |
| Literate Population | 39,23,194 | 34,54,187 | 4,69,007 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,49,073 | 18,93,682 | 2,55,391 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,74,121 | 15,60,505 | 2,13,616 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,72,681 | 10,48,974 | 1,23,707 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,80,761 | 4,28,880 | 51,881 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,91,920 | 6,20,094 | 71,826 |
| Households | 11,14,170 | 9,88,784 | 1,25,386 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Purba Medinipur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,45,434 | 6,77,263 | 68,171 |
| SC Male Population | 3,83,718 | 3,48,478 | 35,240 |
| SC Female Population | 3,61,716 | 3,28,785 | 32,931 |
| Total ST Population | 27,952 | 24,028 | 3,924 |
| ST Male Population | 14,196 | 12,110 | 2,086 |
| ST Female Population | 13,756 | 11,918 | 1,838 |
| Population Density | 1,081 / km² | 1,003 / km² | 2,642 / km² |