Contai I

Contai I is a Town and Subdivision in Purba 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 Contai I Block (CD) is 02488. The total area of Contai I Subdivision is 162 km². Contai I has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Contai I Subdivision

Contai I Subdivision has a total of 222 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 Contai I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Contai I Subdivision

The population profile of Contai I 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 Contai I 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 1,70,894 people. Includes nearly 88,105 males and 82,789 females. Rural population is about 1,70,894 people.
• There are around 18,122 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,266 boys and 8,856 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,36,463 people. Non-literate population is around 34,431 people.
• There are nearly 37,073 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Contai I 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 Contai I Subdivision is approximately 23,562 people, including 12,162 males and 11,400 females. Around 23,562 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Contai I Subdivision is about 92 people, including 48 males and 44 females. Around 92 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,053 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,053 people per sq. km.