Potashpur I

Potashpur I 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 Potashpur I Block (CD) is 02477. Total area of potashpur i subdivision is 188 km² including 187.11 km² rural area and 0.83 km² urban area. Potashpur I subdivision has a population of 1,73,377 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,400 while rural population is 1,66,977. Potashpur I has a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Potashpur I subdivision has a population density of 922.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,659 houses in the sub-district, including 1,564 urban houses and 39,095 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.59% population of potashpur i subdivision is literate, out of which 81.85% males and 70.96% females are literate.

List of Villages in Potashpur I Subdivision

Potashpur I Subdivision has a total of 136 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 Potashpur I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Potashpur I Subdivision

The population profile of Potashpur I 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 Potashpur I'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 Potashpur I 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.