Bundwan Subdivision - Purulia, West Bengal
Bundwan 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. Bundwan is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Galudih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 375 km², including 371.37 km² rural area and 3.61 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 986 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bundwan Subdivision
Bundwan Subdivision has a total of 135 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 | Andharjhor | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 2 | Asanpani | Rural | Kuchia |
| 3 | Aspara | Rural | Bandwan |
| 4 | Bahadurpur | Rural | Chirudih |
| 5 | Bamandera | Rural | Kumra |
| 6 | Bamandi | Rural | Supudih |
| 7 | Banbahal | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 8 | Bandoan (Ct) | Rural | Bandwan |
| 9 | Bangrisamil Alias Jaragora | Rural | Kuchia |
| 10 | Bara Parasia | Rural | Gurur |
| 11 | Barakala | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 12 | Barakaram | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 13 | Barakhula | Rural | Dhadka |
| 14 | Baratalpat | Rural | Chirudih |
| 15 | Barshol | Rural | Kumra |
| 16 | Barudih | Rural | Dhadka |
| 17 | Beko | Rural | Chirudih |
| 18 | Berabanka | Rural | Chirudih |
| 19 | Bhalu | Rural | Gurur |
| 20 | Bhamragora | Rural | Kuchia |
| 21 | Bhasamkata | Rural | Chirudih |
| 22 | Bhogidi | Rural | Chirudih |
| 23 | Burhigora | Rural | Dhadka |
| 24 | Burijhor | Rural | Kuchia |
| 25 | Chalunia | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 26 | Chandra | Rural | Gurur |
| 27 | Chanora | Rural | Kuchia |
| 28 | Chhota Parasia | Rural | Gurur |
| 29 | Chhotakaram | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 30 | Chhotatalpat | Rural | Chirudih |
| 31 | Chilla | Rural | Supudih |
| 32 | Chirudi | Rural | Chirudih |
| 33 | Chirugora | Rural | Supudih |
| 34 | Churku | Rural | Kumra |
| 35 | Dabladih | Rural | Supudih |
| 36 | Danga | Rural | Dhadka |
| 37 | Dangarjuri | Rural | Dhadka |
| 38 | Dhabani | Rural | Gurur |
| 39 | Dhabani | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 40 | Dhadka | Rural | Dhadka |
| 41 | Dhanpora | Rural | Dhadka |
| 42 | Dhobagora | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 43 | Digha | Rural | Dhadka |
| 44 | Dulukdih Samil Kendapara | Rural | Kumra |
| 45 | Gangamanna | Rural | Bandwan |
| 46 | Ghaghra | Rural | Kumra |
| 47 | Ghatihuli | Rural | Dhadka |
| 48 | Gholhunra | Rural | Kuchia |
| 49 | Ghoratika | Rural | Dhadka |
| 50 | Golkata | Rural | Kuchia |
| 51 | Gurur | Rural | Gurur |
| 52 | Haludbani | Rural | Gurur |
| 53 | Harada | Rural | Kumra |
| 54 | Hargara | Rural | Chirudih |
| 55 | Hetyakol | Rural | Gurur |
| 56 | Jamjora | Rural | Dhadka |
| 57 | Janijhor | Rural | Dhadka |
| 58 | Jashpur | Rural | Kumra |
| 59 | Jharibad | Rural | Chirudih |
| 60 | Jitan | Rural | Supudih |
| 61 | Jobnagora | Rural | Bandwan |
| 62 | Jorasal | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 63 | Kadaya | Rural | Kumra |
| 64 | Kaera | Rural | Chirudih |
| 65 | Kantagora | Rural | Kumra |
| 66 | Kapatdanga | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 67 | Karmatanr | Rural | Chirudih |
| 68 | Karru | Rural | Kuchia |
| 69 | Katgora | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 70 | Kendapara | Rural | Bandwan |
| 71 | Kenddi | Rural | Chirudih |
| 72 | Kesra | Rural | Chirudih |
| 73 | Khereyadi | Rural | Chirudih |
| 74 | Korpa | Rural | Dhadka |
| 75 | Kuilapal | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 76 | Kukrudabar | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 77 | Kumirdih | Rural | Dhadka |
| 78 | Kumra | Rural | Kumra |
| 79 | Kunchia | Rural | Kuchia |
| 80 | Kuriapara | Rural | Dhadka |
| 81 | Kushbani | Rural | Kumra |
| 82 | Lailamdi | Rural | Chirudih |
| 83 | Lata | Rural | Dhadka |
| 84 | Latajharna | Rural | Kumra |
| 85 | Laupal | Rural | Chirudih |
| 86 | Ledam | Rural | Kumra |
| 87 | Ledashol | Rural | Kumra |
| 88 | Liki | Rural | Supudih |
| 89 | Lukapani | Rural | Kuchia |
| 90 | Madhuban | Rural | Dhadka |
| 91 | Madhupur | Rural | Supudih |
| 92 | Mahulabana | Rural | Chirudih |
| 93 | Mahulbani | Rural | Kuchia |
| 94 | Makopali | Rural | Kuchia |
| 95 | Mangal | Rural | Bandwan |
| 96 | Mirgichami | Rural | Kuchia |
| 97 | Nanna | Rural | Kumra |
| 98 | Nutandi | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 99 | Pachapani | Rural | Kuchia |
| 100 | Paharpur | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 101 | Panrra | Rural | Kumra |
| 102 | Paradih Alias Gurpana | Rural | Kumra |
| 103 | Parbad | Rural | Gurur |
| 104 | Pargela | Rural | Supudih |
| 105 | Pargora | Rural | Dhadka |
| 106 | Patkita | Rural | Dhadka |
| 107 | Poabad | Rural | Chirudih |
| 108 | Popo | Rural | Dhadka |
| 109 | Poradih | Rural | Dhadka |
| 110 | Pukhurkata | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 111 | Punsa | Rural | Dhadka |
| 112 | Radhanagar | Rural | Chirudih |
| 113 | Rajauli | Rural | Kumra |
| 114 | Rajgram | Rural | Kuchia |
| 115 | Rasiknagar | Rural | Kumra |
| 116 | Rithugora | Rural | Supudih |
| 117 | Roladi | Rural | Supudih |
| 118 | Saga | Rural | Gurur |
| 119 | Saira | Rural | Supudih |
| 120 | Sarga | Rural | Kumra |
| 121 | Satara | Rural | Kuchia |
| 122 | Senkebasa | Rural | Kuchia |
| 123 | Shalbani | Rural | Gurur |
| 124 | Shalidih | Rural | Kuchia |
| 125 | Shamnagar | Rural | Chirudih |
| 126 | Simabad | Rural | Kuilapal |
| 127 | Sindruli | Rural | Kumra |
| 128 | Sirisgora | Rural | Bandwan |
| 129 | Sirka | Rural | Bandwan |
| 130 | Sirugaru | Rural | Kumra |
| 131 | Supudi | Rural | Supudih |
| 132 | Sursinga | Rural | Kumra |
| 133 | Tasgan | Rural | Chirudih |
| 134 | Tuitanr | Rural | Gurur |
| 135 | Udalbani | Rural | Bandwan |
Population of Bundwan Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bundwan Subdivision has a total population of 94,929 people, consisting of 47,798 males and 47,131 females. There are 20,325 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 253 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94,929 | 88,936 | 5,993 |
| Male Population | 47,798 | 44,686 | 3,112 |
| Female Population | 47,131 | 44,250 | 2,881 |
| Total Households | 20,325 | 19,086 | 1,239 |
| Population Density | 253 / km² | 239 / km² | 1,660 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 50,810 literate people and 12,150 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,630 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 49,232 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,150 | 11,458 | 692 |
| Literate Population | 50,810 | 46,679 | 4,131 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,119 | 42,257 | 1,862 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,630 | 4,576 | 1,054 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 49,232 | 48,808 | 424 |
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.