Bagmundi Subdivision - Purulia District, West Bengal
Bagmundi 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. Bagmundi is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Latemda, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 436 km², including 435.69 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bagmundi Subdivision
Bagmundi Subdivision has a total of 142 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 | Ajodhya | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 2 | Alkusi | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 3 | Andhra Alias Hathinada | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 4 | Atna | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 5 | Babnijara | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 6 | Baghmundi | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 7 | Bagti | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 8 | Bandhdi | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 9 | Bandudi | Rural | Matha |
| 10 | Banshidi | Rural | Matha |
| 11 | Baredi | Rural | Sindri |
| 12 | Barria | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 13 | Barudi | Rural | Serengdih |
| 14 | Basudi | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 15 | Bhitpani | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 16 | Bhunighra | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 17 | Bhursu | Rural | Serengdih |
| 18 | Bhursudi | Rural | Serengdih |
| 19 | Biddiri | Rural | Serengdih |
| 20 | Birgram | Rural | Beergram |
| 21 | Bongada | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 22 | Burda | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 23 | Burudi | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 24 | Chakaichalong | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Chalua | Rural | Serengdih |
| 26 | Chano | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 27 | Charkapathar | Rural | Matha |
| 28 | Chaunia | Rural | Matha |
| 29 | Chhatni | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 30 | Chhatrajara | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 31 | Chirugora Alias Chirudi | Rural | Matha |
| 32 | Chogapiri | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 33 | Chorda | Rural | Sindri |
| 34 | Churki | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 35 | Dabha | Rural | Sindri |
| 36 | Deuli | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 37 | Dhanudi | Rural | Matha |
| 38 | Dhaska | Rural | Matha |
| 39 | Dhekia | Rural | Serengdih |
| 40 | Dhundhikhap | Rural | Sindri |
| 41 | Digardi | Rural | Matha |
| 42 | Dugdha | Rural | Beergram |
| 43 | Dulmi | Rural | Serengdih |
| 44 | Dungridi | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 45 | Edelbera Alias Simulbera | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 46 | Ekra | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 47 | Gagi | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 48 | Gandhudi | Rural | Beergram |
| 49 | Garur Jhama | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 50 | Ghaghra | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 51 | Ghorabandha | Rural | Sindri |
| 52 | Gobaria | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 53 | Gobindadi | Rural | Serengdih |
| 54 | Gobindapur | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 55 | Gorait Sakra | Rural | Beergram |
| 56 | Gosaidi | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 57 | Haridi | Rural | Matha |
| 58 | Harta | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 59 | Harup | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 60 | Hesadi | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 61 | Hurumda | Rural | Beergram |
| 62 | Jhabri | Rural | Serengdih |
| 63 | Jilling | Rural | Beergram |
| 64 | Kalha | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 65 | Kalijharna | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 66 | Kalimati | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 67 | Kamarjara | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 68 | Kanrda | Rural | Matha |
| 69 | Karihensa | Rural | Beergram |
| 70 | Karru | Rural | Sindri |
| 71 | Khirabera | Rural | Sindri |
| 72 | Khudidi | Rural | Matha |
| 73 | Koreng | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 74 | Kuchi | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 75 | Kuchrirakha | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 76 | Kudlung | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 77 | Kudna | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 78 | Kurupahar | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 79 | Kushaldi | Rural | Serengdih |
| 80 | Kushumtikri | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 81 | Lahadungri | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 82 | Lawakui | Rural | Matha |
| 83 | Madhupur | Rural | Matha |
| 84 | Madla | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 85 | Marcha | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 86 | Matha | Rural | Matha |
| 87 | Matiala | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 88 | Maunia | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 89 | Mukurub | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 90 | Munibera | Rural | Matha |
| 91 | Nayandi | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 92 | Nishchintpur | Rural | Sindri |
| 93 | Pagrodi | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 94 | Panra | Rural | Matha |
| 95 | Paramtikar | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 96 | Pardi | Rural | Matha |
| 97 | Parsa | Rural | Serengdih |
| 98 | Patahesal | Rural | Beergram |
| 99 | Patardi | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 100 | Peretorang | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 101 | Pirargaria | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 102 | Pitidiri | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 103 | Pratappur | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 104 | Punia Shasan | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 105 | Rabar | Rural | Matha |
| 106 | Ramdi | Rural | Beergram |
| 107 | Ranga | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 108 | Rangamati | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 109 | Raydi | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 110 | Relakurra | Rural | Serengdih |
| 111 | Saharjuri | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 112 | Saldabar | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 113 | Saldi | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 114 | Sankupi | Rural | Matha |
| 115 | Sarakdi | Rural | Beergram |
| 116 | Saramchaki | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 117 | Saridi | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 118 | Sarjamhatu | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 119 | Sarmali | Rural | Serengdih |
| 120 | Serengdi | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 121 | Serengdi | Rural | Serengdih |
| 122 | Shilingda | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 123 | Shrabandi | Rural | Beergram |
| 124 | Simali | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 125 | Sindri | Rural | Sindri |
| 126 | Sirkadi | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 127 | Sonahara | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 128 | Sopa | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 129 | Sosokhas | Rural | Serengdih |
| 130 | Srirampur | Rural | Matha |
| 131 | Suisa | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 132 | Sukridobha | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 133 | Susnidi | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 134 | Tantan | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 135 | Tarang | Rural | Sindri |
| 136 | Telia Bhasa | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 137 | Tikartanr | Rural | Baghmundi |
| 138 | Tiruldi | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 139 | Tunturi | Rural | Tunturi-Suisa |
| 140 | Ukada | Rural | Burda-Kalimati |
| 141 | Ushuldunri | Rural | Ajodhya |
| 142 | Uttamdi Alias Rengtudi | Rural | Serengdih |
Population of Bagmundi Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bagmundi Subdivision has a total population of 1,35,579 people, consisting of 69,520 males and 66,059 females. There are 27,508 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 311 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,35,579 | 1,35,579 | 0 |
| Male Population | 69,520 | 69,520 | 0 |
| Female Population | 66,059 | 66,059 | 0 |
| Total Households | 27,508 | 27,508 | 0 |
| Population Density | 311 / km² | 311 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 64,939 literate people and 21,992 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,042 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 34,038 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) | 21,992 | 21,992 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 64,939 | 64,939 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 70,640 | 70,640 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,042 | 14,042 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 34,038 | 34,038 | 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.