Haldia Subdivision - Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Haldia 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. Haldia is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bandar P.h., while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 300 km², including 299.78 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Haldia Subdivision
Haldia Subdivision has a total of 24 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 | Agunmari Char | Rural | Deulpota |
| 2 | Anandapur | Rural | Baruttarhingli |
| 3 | Banskhana Jalpai | Rural | Baruttarhingli |
| 4 | Bar Basudebpur | Rural | Deulpota |
| 5 | Barabari | Rural | Debhog |
| 6 | Barbajitpur | Rural | Chakdwipa |
| 7 | Barsundra | Rural | Baruttarhingli |
| 8 | Baruttar Hingli | Rural | Baruttarhingli |
| 9 | Basan Chak | Rural | Baruttarhingli |
| 10 | Brajalal Chak | Rural | Chakdwipa |
| 11 | Chaklalpur | Rural | Deulpota |
| 12 | Chaul Khola | Rural | Debhog |
| 13 | Dakshin Chak | Rural | Baruttarhingli |
| 14 | Deulpota | Rural | Deulpota |
| 15 | Dwari Berya | Rural | Deulpota |
| 16 | Gorankhali | Rural | Deulpota |
| 17 | Hadia | Rural | Deulpota |
| 18 | Iswardaha Jalpai | Rural | Baruttarhingli |
| 19 | Jambere | Rural | Deulpota |
| 20 | Kashthakhali | Rural | Baruttarhingli |
| 21 | Kismat Sibramnagar | Rural | Debhog |
| 22 | Kunarpur | Rural | Chakdwipa |
| 23 | Manaharpur | Rural | Debhog |
| 24 | Sapua | Rural | Deulpota |
Population of Haldia Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Haldia Subdivision has a total population of 97,992 people, consisting of 50,531 males and 47,461 females. There are 22,385 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 327 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97,992 | 97,992 | 0 |
| Male Population | 50,531 | 50,531 | 0 |
| Female Population | 47,461 | 47,461 | 0 |
| Total Households | 22,385 | 22,385 | 0 |
| Population Density | 327 / km² | 327 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 74,262 literate people and 11,601 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,477 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 288 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) | 11,601 | 11,601 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 74,262 | 74,262 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,730 | 23,730 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,477 | 7,477 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 288 | 288 | 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.