Panskura

Panskura 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, the sub-district code of Panskura Block (CD) is 02470. The total area of Panskura Subdivision is 245 km². Panskura has a sex ratio of approximately 946 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Panskura Subdivision

Panskura Subdivision has a total of 226 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 Panskura Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Panskura Subdivision

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 2,83,303 people. Includes nearly 1,45,563 males and 1,37,740 females. Rural population is about 2,83,303 people.
• There are around 32,726 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 16,790 boys and 15,936 girls.
• Literate population is about 2,09,614 people. Non-literate population is around 73,689 people.
• There are nearly 62,854 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Panskura Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Panskura Subdivision is approximately 29,183 people, including 14,856 males and 14,327 females. Around 29,183 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Panskura Subdivision is about 12,531 people, including 6,274 males and 6,257 females. Around 12,531 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,154 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,154 people per sq. km.