Arsha Subdivision - Purulia District, West Bengal
Arsha is an administrative subdivision in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Arsha is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 410 km², including 409.53 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 973 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Arsha Subdivision
Arsha Subdivision has a total of 96 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aharara | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 2 | Arsha | Rural | Arsha |
| 3 | Balarampur | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 4 | Balia | Rural | Mankiary |
| 5 | Bamandiha | Rural | Beldih |
| 6 | Bamni | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 7 | Bandudih | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 8 | Baram | Rural | Mankiary |
| 9 | Beldi | Rural | Beldih |
| 10 | Bhelaidih | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 11 | Bhuda | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 12 | Bhuiyandih | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 13 | Bhursa | Rural | Beldih |
| 14 | Birchali | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 15 | Briddhitanr Alias Bandih | Rural | Mankiary |
| 16 | Burahatu Alias Kashidih | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 17 | Chak Labarerdih Alias Ghatban | Rural | Mankiary |
| 18 | Chatuhansa | Rural | Chatuhansa |
| 19 | Chitidih | Rural | Mankiary |
| 20 | Detanar | Rural | Arsha |
| 21 | Dhanara | Rural | Puara |
| 22 | Gandhabazar Alias Raghunathganj | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 23 | Gayalikocha | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 24 | Ghatiali | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 25 | Goradag | Rural | Beldih |
| 26 | Gourangdi | Rural | Arsha |
| 27 | Gundligora | Rural | Mankiary |
| 28 | Gurahata | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 29 | Harada | Rural | Arsha |
| 30 | Haramadih | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 31 | Haranama | Rural | Beldih |
| 32 | Hesla | Rural | Hensla |
| 33 | Hetgugui | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 34 | Hethjambad | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 35 | Hetjari | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 36 | Ibirkola Alias Misirdi | Rural | Chatuhansa |
| 37 | Jaratanr | Rural | Mankiary |
| 38 | Jhalda | Rural | Beldih |
| 39 | Jhariadi | Rural | Beldih |
| 40 | Jhujhka | Rural | Hensla |
| 41 | Juradi | Rural | Beldih |
| 42 | Juri | Rural | Puara |
| 43 | Kadampur | Rural | Arsha |
| 44 | Kalabani | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 45 | Kanchanpur | Rural | Beldih |
| 46 | Kanriyardih | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 47 | Kantadi | Rural | Puara |
| 48 | Karandi | Rural | Arsha |
| 49 | Kenda | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 50 | Khedadi | Rural | Arsha |
| 51 | Khukhramura | Rural | Puara |
| 52 | Kishanpur | Rural | Mankiary |
| 53 | Korang | Rural | Puara |
| 54 | Korarya | Rural | Puara |
| 55 | Kudagara | Rural | Beldih |
| 56 | Kukurchirka | Rural | Puara |
| 57 | Kulaghutu | Rural | Mankiary |
| 58 | Kultanr Alias Paharpur | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 59 | Kumirdiha | Rural | Chatuhansa |
| 60 | Lachhamanpur | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 61 | Mankiari | Rural | Mankiary |
| 62 | Manpur | Rural | Arsha |
| 63 | Mudali | Rural | Chatuhansa |
| 64 | Nagra | Rural | Mankiary |
| 65 | Nunya | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 66 | Palpal | Rural | Arsha |
| 67 | Parsiya | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 68 | Pathardi | Rural | Hensla |
| 69 | Pattanr | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 70 | Patuara | Rural | Chatuhansa |
| 71 | Phasko | Rural | Arsha |
| 72 | Pijhati | Rural | Puara |
| 73 | Piskapahari | Rural | Chatuhansa |
| 74 | Puara | Rural | Puara |
| 75 | Puranaburudih | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 76 | Rajpati | Rural | Chatuhansa |
| 77 | Ramjibanpur | Rural | Hensla |
| 78 | Rangamati | Rural | Arsha |
| 79 | Rugri | Rural | Arsha |
| 80 | Sadpuara | Rural | Puara |
| 81 | Salaidahar | Rural | Hensla |
| 82 | Satra | Rural | Hensla |
| 83 | Senabana | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 84 | Siridi | Rural | Puara |
| 85 | Sirkabad | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 86 | Sitarampur | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 87 | Tanasi | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 88 | Tari | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 89 | Tenyasi | Rural | Hensla |
| 90 | Thakursima Alias Simbhua | Rural | Mankiary |
| 91 | Torang | Rural | Mankiary |
| 92 | Tumba | Rural | Arsha |
| 93 | Ulugariya | Rural | Mankiary |
| 94 | Upar Jambad | Rural | Sirkabad |
| 95 | Upargugui | Rural | Hetgugui |
| 96 | Uparjari | Rural | Hetgugui |
Population of Arsha Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Arsha Subdivision has a total population of 1,54,736 people, consisting of 78,398 males and 76,338 females. There are 28,868 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 378 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,54,736 | 1,54,736 | 0 |
| Male Population | 78,398 | 78,398 | 0 |
| Female Population | 76,338 | 76,338 | 0 |
| Total Households | 28,868 | 28,868 | 0 |
| Population Density | 378 / km² | 378 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 70,413 literate people and 26,208 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,294 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 33,568 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,208 | 26,208 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 70,413 | 70,413 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 84,323 | 84,323 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,294 | 18,294 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 33,568 | 33,568 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.