Egra I

Egra 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 Egra I Block (CD) is 02491. The total area of Egra I Subdivision is 211 km². Egra I has a sex ratio of approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Egra I Subdivision

Egra I Subdivision has a total of 131 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 Egra I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Egra I Subdivision

The population profile of Egra 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 Egra 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 1,67,163 people. Includes nearly 86,458 males and 80,705 females. Rural population is about 1,67,163 people.
• There are around 18,870 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,796 boys and 9,074 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,22,834 people. Non-literate population is around 44,329 people.
• There are nearly 35,273 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Egra 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 Egra I Subdivision is approximately 15,461 people, including 7,952 males and 7,509 females. Around 15,461 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Egra I Subdivision is about 2,617 people, including 1,350 males and 1,267 females. Around 2,617 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 794 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 794 people per sq. km.