Contai Iii

Contai Iii 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 Iii Block (CD) is 02490. The total area of Contai Iii Subdivision is 192 km². Contai Iii has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Contai Iii Subdivision

Contai Iii Subdivision has a total of 166 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 Iii Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Contai Iii Subdivision

The population profile of Contai Iii 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 Iii 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 1,57,793 people. Includes nearly 81,143 males and 76,650 females. Rural population is about 1,57,793 people.
• There are around 17,985 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,233 boys and 8,752 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,25,676 people. Non-literate population is around 32,117 people.
• There are nearly 34,342 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Contai Iii 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 Iii Subdivision is approximately 20,832 people, including 10,671 males and 10,161 females.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Contai Iii Subdivision is about 144 people, including 72 males and 72 females.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 820 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 820 people per sq. km.