Egra - I Subdivision - Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Egra - I is an administrative subdivision in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Egra - I is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ramnagar Bengal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 211 km², including 210.54 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Egra - I Subdivision
Egra - I Subdivision has a total of 133 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ailan | Rural | Chatri |
| 2 | Akandi | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 3 | Akbarpur | Rural | Sahara |
| 4 | Alangiri | Rural | Jerthan |
| 5 | Alipur | Rural | Sahara |
| 6 | Amdai | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 7 | Amedpur | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 8 | Arjjoni | Rural | Jumki |
| 9 | Aruyan | Rural | Panchrol |
| 10 | Asda Dakshin | Rural | Jerthan |
| 11 | Baghmari | Rural | Panchrol |
| 12 | Bahalia | Rural | Jumki |
| 13 | Baharda | Rural | Jumki |
| 14 | Baispur | Rural | Barida |
| 15 | Baman Bil | Rural | Sahara |
| 16 | Bamunia | Rural | Jumki |
| 17 | Baranadia | Rural | Sahara |
| 18 | Baranehari | Rural | Chatri |
| 19 | Barda | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 20 | Barida | Rural | Barida |
| 21 | Barmi | Rural | Jumki |
| 22 | Barttana | Rural | Barida |
| 23 | Basudebpur | Rural | Panchrol |
| 24 | Bataspur | Rural | Barida |
| 25 | Baya | Rural | Panchrol |
| 26 | Benachakri | Rural | Jerthan |
| 27 | Bhagnasai | Rural | Sahara |
| 28 | Bhatsalia | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 29 | Bhetia | Rural | Sahara |
| 30 | Biharipur | Rural | Jumki |
| 31 | Bilbara | Rural | Panchrol |
| 32 | Bilchaulda | Rural | Jumki |
| 33 | Bindha | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 34 | Biswanathpur | Rural | Jumki |
| 35 | Bolkushda | Rural | Jumki |
| 36 | Chakmurari | Rural | Sahara |
| 37 | Chaknath | Rural | Jumki |
| 38 | Charpalia | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 39 | Chatla | Rural | Jumki |
| 40 | Chaulda | Rural | Jumki |
| 41 | Chhatri | Rural | Chatri |
| 42 | Chirulia | Rural | Jumki |
| 43 | Chowbatia | Rural | Sahara |
| 44 | Dabetia | Rural | Chatri |
| 45 | Dakshin Gahabi | Rural | Jumki |
| 46 | Dalkuchi | Rural | Jerthan |
| 47 | Damodarbar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 48 | Dhusarda | Rural | Panchrol |
| 49 | Digha | Rural | Barida |
| 50 | Donabinda | Rural | Jumki |
| 51 | Erendabar | Rural | Kasba-Egra |
| 52 | Gahabi | Rural | Panchrol |
| 53 | Ghatua | Rural | Kasba-Egra |
| 54 | Gholai | Rural | Jumki |
| 55 | Gokul Pur | Rural | Kasba-Egra |
| 56 | Gopal Chak | Rural | Barida |
| 57 | Gopalpur | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 58 | Gopinathpur | Rural | Sahara |
| 59 | Hamirjita | Rural | Jerthan |
| 60 | Hansaria | Rural | Jumki |
| 61 | Harichak | Rural | Kasba-Egra |
| 62 | Hasimpur | Rural | Jerthan |
| 63 | Hatbar | Rural | Sahara |
| 64 | Hatbarpatna | Rural | Jumki |
| 65 | Hosenpur | Rural | Chatri |
| 66 | Jagadishpur | Rural | Panchrol |
| 67 | Jagannathpur | Rural | Jumki |
| 68 | Jagulia | Rural | Jumki |
| 69 | Jamgan | Rural | Barida |
| 70 | Jamki | Rural | Jumki |
| 71 | Jaychandi | Rural | Jumki |
| 72 | Jerthan | Rural | Jerthan |
| 73 | Jhanajhari | Rural | Panchrol |
| 74 | Kain Thor | Rural | Kasba-Egra |
| 75 | Kalyanpur | Rural | Panchrol |
| 76 | Kalyanpur | Rural | Barida |
| 77 | Kamardiha | Rural | Chatri |
| 78 | Kasbagola | Rural | Panchrol |
| 79 | Katabani | Rural | Jerthan |
| 80 | Khal Shutia | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 81 | Khalina | Rural | Barida |
| 82 | Khodkol | Rural | Sahara |
| 83 | Kia | Rural | Jerthan |
| 84 | Kismat Ghatua | Rural | Kasba-Egra |
| 85 | Kourda | Rural | Barida |
| 86 | Krishanapur | Rural | Sahara |
| 87 | Kudi | Rural | Chatri |
| 88 | Kunarpur | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 89 | Madhabpur | Rural | Barida |
| 90 | Maguriachak | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 91 | Maha Bishra | Rural | Kasba-Egra |
| 92 | Maharajpur | Rural | Jumki |
| 93 | Malida | Rural | Sahara |
| 94 | Manika Dighi | Rural | Jumki |
| 95 | Manoharpur | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 96 | Mirjjapur | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 97 | Nagua | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 98 | Naraharipur | Rural | Chatri |
| 99 | Nehalia | Rural | Jumki |
| 100 | Panchrol | Rural | Panchrol |
| 101 | Pandua | Rural | Sahara |
| 102 | Panisalia | Rural | Barida |
| 103 | Puranda | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 104 | Purushotampur | Rural | Sahara |
| 105 | Ramchandrapur | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 106 | Ramkrishanapur | Rural | Chatri |
| 107 | Ranisai | Rural | Sahara |
| 108 | Rasan | Rural | Chatri |
| 109 | Rayda | Rural | Panchrol |
| 110 | Sadarpur | Rural | Chatri |
| 111 | Sahara | Rural | Sahara |
| 112 | Sannihari | Rural | Chatri |
| 113 | Sarrang | Rural | Barida |
| 114 | Satkhanda | Rural | Jerthan |
| 115 | Shatkanai | Rural | Sahara |
| 116 | Shikra Chakadei | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 117 | Shimulia | Rural | Jumki |
| 118 | Shimulia Bar | Rural | Jumki |
| 119 | Shipur | Rural | Sahara |
| 120 | Sholpatia | Rural | Rishibankimchandra |
| 121 | Shwnia | Rural | Sahara |
| 122 | Sijua Sarifabad | Rural | Barida |
| 123 | Sindwria | Rural | Sahara |
| 124 | Sipurmath | Rural | Sahara |
| 125 | Sonapada | Rural | Panchrol |
| 126 | Tahalia | Rural | Sahara |
| 127 | Tamalda | Rural | Panchrol |
| 128 | Telami | Rural | Jerthan |
| 129 | Telami | Rural | Sahara |
| 130 | Tentulia | Rural | Barida |
| 131 | Tentulmuri | Rural | Panchrol |
| 132 | Ulua | Rural | Jerthan |
| 133 | Usma | Rural | Chatri |
Population of Egra - I Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Egra - I Subdivision has a total population of 1,67,163 people, consisting of 86,458 males and 80,705 females. There are 35,273 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 794 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,67,163 | 1,67,163 | 0 |
| Male Population | 86,458 | 86,458 | 0 |
| Female Population | 80,705 | 80,705 | 0 |
| Total Households | 35,273 | 35,273 | 0 |
| Population Density | 794 / km² | 794 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,22,834 literate people and 18,870 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,461 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,617 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,870 | 18,870 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,22,834 | 1,22,834 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,329 | 44,329 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,461 | 15,461 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,617 | 2,617 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.