Mahisadal

Mahisadal 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 Mahisadal Block (CD) is 02475. Total area of mahisadal subdivision is 201 km² including 199.42 km² rural area and 1.63 km² urban area. Mahisadal subdivision has a population of 2,06,277 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,664 while rural population is 1,99,613. Mahisadal has a sex ratio of approximately 938 females for every 1,000 males. Mahisadal subdivision has a population density of 1026 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 44,970 houses in the sub-district, including 1,537 urban houses and 43,433 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.35% population of mahisadal subdivision is literate, out of which 80.86% males and 71.55% females are literate.

List of Villages in Mahisadal Subdivision

Mahisadal Subdivision has a total of 74 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 Mahisadal Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mahisadal Subdivision

The population profile of Mahisadal 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 Mahisadal'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 Mahisadal 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.