Purba Medinipur
Purba Medinipur is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Purba Medinipur district is 4,713 km², which includes 4,488.69 km² of rural area and 224.31 km² of urban area. There are about 2,929 villages in Purba Medinipur district.
For administrative convenience, Purba Medinipur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Purba Medinipur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Purba Medinipur district is 50,95,875, including 26,29,834 males and 24,66,041 females. In rural areas, it is 45,03,161, including 23,22,562 males and 21,80,599 females. In urban areas, it is 5,92,714, including 3,07,272 males and 2,85,442 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Purba Medinipur district is 5,87,654, including 3,01,989 boys and 2,85,665 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,24,312, including 2,69,634 boys and 2,54,678 girls. In urban areas, it is 63,342, including 32,355 boys and 30,987 girls.
- Literate population in Purba Medinipur district is around 39,23,194, including 21,49,073 males and 17,74,121 females. In rural areas, it is 34,54,187, including 18,93,682 males and 15,60,505 females. In urban areas, it is 4,69,007, including 2,55,391 males and 2,13,616 females.
- Illiterate population in Purba Medinipur district is about 11,72,681, including 4,80,761 males and 6,91,920 females. In rural areas, it is 10,48,974, including 4,28,880 males and 6,20,094 females. In urban areas, it is 1,23,707, including 51,881 males and 71,826 females.
- There are about 11,14,170 households in Purba Medinipur district, including 9,88,784 in rural areas and 1,25,386 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Purba Medinipur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Purba Medinipur district is approximately 7,45,434, including 3,83,718 males and 3,61,716 females. In rural areas, it is 6,77,263, including 3,48,478 males and 3,28,785 females. In urban areas, it is 68,171, including 35,240 males and 32,931 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Purba Medinipur district is about 27,952, including 14,196 males and 13,756 females. In rural areas, it is 24,028, including 12,110 males and 11,918 females. In urban areas, it is 3,924, including 2,086 males and 1,838 females.
- Overall population density of Purba Medinipur district is around 1,081 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,003 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,642 people per km².