Potashpur Ii

Potashpur Ii 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 Potashpur Ii Block (CD) is 02478. The total area of Potashpur Ii Subdivision is 209 km². Potashpur Ii has a sex ratio of approximately 938 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Potashpur Ii Subdivision

Potashpur Ii Subdivision has a total of 149 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 Ii Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Potashpur Ii Subdivision

The population profile of Potashpur Ii 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 Ii 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 1,75,056 people. Includes nearly 90,319 males and 84,737 females. Rural population is about 1,75,056 people.
• There are around 20,438 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 10,518 boys and 9,920 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,33,742 people. Non-literate population is around 41,314 people.
• There are nearly 40,105 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Potashpur Ii 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 Potashpur Ii Subdivision is approximately 21,077 people, including 10,771 males and 10,306 females. Around 21,077 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Potashpur Ii Subdivision is about 1,388 people, including 708 males and 680 females. Around 1,388 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 837 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 837 people per sq. km.