Kolaghat

Kolaghat 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 information the sub-district code of Kolaghat Block (CD) is 02471. Total area of kolaghat subdivision is 177 km² including 163.03 km² rural area and 14.05 km² urban area. Kolaghat subdivision has a population of 2,90,124 peoples, out of which urban population is 50,478 while rural population is 2,39,646. Kolaghat has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females for every 1,000 males. Kolaghat subdivision has a population density of 1638 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 62,519 houses in the sub-district, including 11,116 urban houses and 51,403 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 75.72% population of kolaghat subdivision is literate, out of which 81.24% males and 69.79% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kolaghat Subdivision

Kolaghat Subdivision has a total of 110 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 Kolaghat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kolaghat Subdivision

The population profile of Kolaghat 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 Kolaghat's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kolaghat Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.