Khejuri - I Subdivision - Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Khejuri - 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. Khejuri - I is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Heria Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 129 km², including 128.73 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khejuri - I Subdivision
Khejuri - I Subdivision has a total of 42 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 | Ajaya | Rural | Birbandar |
| 2 | Ali Chak | Rural | Birbandar |
| 3 | Aliamjad Chak | Rural | Kamarda |
| 4 | Amjad Nagar Golak Patra | Rural | Kamarda |
| 5 | Bahar Ganja | Rural | Kalagechhia |
| 6 | Baj Bajia | Rural | Haria |
| 7 | Bali Chak | Rural | Kamarda |
| 8 | Bikram Nagar | Rural | Lakshi |
| 9 | Chhatna Bari | Rural | Tikashi |
| 10 | Chingur Dania | Rural | Tikashi |
| 11 | Dakshin Gobinda Chak | Rural | Haria |
| 12 | Dakshin Kalamdan | Rural | Tikashi |
| 13 | Debi Chak | Rural | Haria |
| 14 | Deulpota | Rural | Birbandar |
| 15 | Dihierench | Rural | Tikashi |
| 16 | Golabari | Rural | Birbandar |
| 17 | Herya Atmarampur | Rural | Haria |
| 18 | Jahanabad | Rural | Kamarda |
| 19 | Jarar Nagar | Rural | Haria |
| 20 | Kala Gachhia | Rural | Kalagechhia |
| 21 | Kalya Chak | Rural | Lakshi |
| 22 | Kamarda | Rural | Kamarda |
| 23 | Kamdeb Nagar | Rural | Kalagechhia |
| 24 | Kankuria | Rural | Birbandar |
| 25 | Kanthi Bari | Rural | Birbandar |
| 26 | Katari | Rural | Kalagechhia |
| 27 | Keuchia | Rural | Kalagechhia |
| 28 | Kharar (Urf)Kharan | Rural | Haria |
| 29 | Krishna Nagar | Rural | Haria |
| 30 | Kulia Jagannath Chak | Rural | Birbandar |
| 31 | Kulta | Rural | Birbandar |
| 32 | Lakhi | Rural | Lakshi |
| 33 | Mitra Chak | Rural | Tikashi |
| 34 | Mohati | Rural | Haria |
| 35 | Mukutsila | Rural | Haria |
| 36 | Patna | Rural | Birbandar |
| 37 | Shyam Chak | Rural | Haria |
| 38 | Srulia Chak | Rural | Lakshi |
| 39 | Thakur Chak | Rural | Kalagechhia |
| 40 | Thakur Nagar | Rural | Lakshi |
| 41 | Tikashi | Rural | Tikashi |
| 42 | Uttar Kalamdan | Rural | Tikashi |
Population of Khejuri - I Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Khejuri - I Subdivision has a total population of 1,32,992 people, consisting of 68,494 males and 64,498 females. There are 27,554 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,033 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,32,992 | 1,32,992 | 0 |
| Male Population | 68,494 | 68,494 | 0 |
| Female Population | 64,498 | 64,498 | 0 |
| Total Households | 27,554 | 27,554 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,033 / km² | 1,033 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,04,075 literate people and 15,925 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,744 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 169 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) | 15,925 | 15,925 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,04,075 | 1,04,075 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,917 | 28,917 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,744 | 17,744 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 169 | 169 | 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.