Neturia Subdivision - Purulia, West Bengal
Neturia 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. Neturia is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 188 km², including 175.51 km² rural area and 12.06 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 938 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Neturia Subdivision
Neturia Subdivision has a total of 126 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 | Achkoda | Rural | Raibandh |
| 2 | Ajodhya | Rural | Guniara |
| 3 | Alkusha | Rural | Guniara |
| 4 | Alkusha | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 5 | Anandapur | Rural | Digha |
| 6 | Ankduara | Rural | Janardandih |
| 7 | Asanbani | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 8 | Asta | Rural | Guniara |
| 9 | Baghmara | Rural | Sarbari |
| 10 | Bagraybari | Rural | Guniara |
| 11 | Bakbari | Rural | Raibandh |
| 12 | Balarampur | Rural | Raibandh |
| 13 | Bansbani | Rural | Janardandih |
| 14 | Bartoria | Rural | Digha |
| 15 | Baruipara | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 16 | Bathanbari | Rural | Guniara |
| 17 | Belyadanga | Rural | Raibandh |
| 18 | Belyak Hajra | Rural | Guniara |
| 19 | Benipur | Rural | Sarbari |
| 20 | Bhaldubi | Rural | Raibandh |
| 21 | Bhamaria | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 22 | Bharatpur | Rural | Raibandh |
| 23 | Bhaska | Rural | Digha |
| 24 | Bhaura Mahul | Rural | Raibandh |
| 25 | Bhiringi | Rural | Raibandh |
| 26 | Bhurkunrabari | Rural | Guniara |
| 27 | Binduidi | Rural | Digha |
| 28 | Bonra | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 29 | Chak Altabari | Rural | Sarbari |
| 30 | Deilya | Rural | Saltore |
| 31 | Dhanara | Rural | Guniara |
| 32 | Dhangajor | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 33 | Dhanibari | Rural | Raibandh |
| 34 | Digha | Rural | Digha |
| 35 | Domsota | Rural | Sarbari |
| 36 | Dudhiapani | Rural | Guniara |
| 37 | Dumarhir | Rural | Raibandh |
| 38 | Durgapur | Rural | Guniara |
| 39 | Erekusum | Rural | Janardandih |
| 40 | Fate Danga | Rural | Digha |
| 41 | Gar Panchkot | Rural | Janardandih |
| 42 | Ghatkul | Rural | Guniara |
| 43 | Goaladi | Rural | Digha |
| 44 | Gobag | Rural | Janardandih |
| 45 | Gobindapur Alias Amaidi | Rural | Guniara |
| 46 | Gopalchak | Rural | Raibandh |
| 47 | Gopalganj | Rural | Janardandih |
| 48 | Gopalpur | Rural | Sarbari |
| 49 | Gosaindi | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 50 | Gunyara | Rural | Guniara |
| 51 | Hansa Pathar | Rural | Raibandh |
| 52 | Hari Raydi Alias Birbaldi | Rural | Guniara |
| 53 | Haridi | Rural | Janardandih |
| 54 | Harmadi | Rural | Janardandih |
| 55 | Heddi | Rural | Digha |
| 56 | Hetyabahal | Rural | Janardandih |
| 57 | Hijuli (Ct) | Rural | Saltore |
| 58 | Hirakhun | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 59 | Inganpur | Rural | Digha |
| 60 | Intapara | Rural | Janardandih |
| 61 | Janardandi | Rural | Janardandih |
| 62 | Jhaburdi | Rural | Janardandih |
| 63 | Jhagradi | Rural | Janardandih |
| 64 | Jorberya | Rural | Raibandh |
| 65 | Kachbel | Rural | Janardandih |
| 66 | Kalipathar | Rural | Guniara |
| 67 | Kanchanpur | Rural | Raibandh |
| 68 | Kelyasota | Rural | Sarbari |
| 69 | Kharbana | Rural | Guniara |
| 70 | Khoar | Rural | Janardandih |
| 71 | Krishtapur | Rural | Guniara |
| 72 | Kuchahela | Rural | Sarbari |
| 73 | Kulbana | Rural | Guniara |
| 74 | Kuthibari | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 75 | Lakhyabad | Rural | Raibandh |
| 76 | Lakshanpur | Rural | Janardandih |
| 77 | Lalpur | Rural | Digha |
| 78 | Madandi | Rural | Janardandih |
| 79 | Maharaj Nagar | Rural | Janardandih |
| 80 | Mahishnadi | Rural | Sarbari |
| 81 | Mahuda | Rural | Guniara |
| 82 | Mahukura | Rural | Sarbari |
| 83 | Malancha | Rural | Guniara |
| 84 | Mangram | Rural | Raibandh |
| 85 | Manpura | Rural | Digha |
| 86 | Marjadpur | Rural | Digha |
| 87 | Murgabani | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 88 | Nabagram | Rural | Digha |
| 89 | Nadiha | Rural | Sarbari |
| 90 | Naragarya | Rural | Raibandh |
| 91 | Narayanpur | Rural | Sarbari |
| 92 | Nawada | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 93 | Naynakuri | Rural | Raibandh |
| 94 | Nituria | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 95 | Nutandi | Rural | Digha |
| 96 | Pahargora | Rural | Janardandih |
| 97 | Pahariabera | Rural | Digha |
| 98 | Paharpur | Rural | Digha |
| 99 | Paharudi | Rural | Guniara |
| 100 | Par Beliya (Ct) | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 101 | Parbbatpur | Rural | Digha |
| 102 | Pathardiha | Rural | Saltore |
| 103 | Pochhyara | Rural | Digha |
| 104 | Puapur | Rural | Sarbari |
| 105 | Purna Panchakot | Rural | Janardandih |
| 106 | Radha Madhabpur | Rural | Janardandih |
| 107 | Raghudi | Rural | Janardandih |
| 108 | Rampur | Rural | Janardandih |
| 109 | Rangadahar | Rural | Janardandih |
| 110 | Rangdihi | Rural | Digha |
| 111 | Ranipur | Rural | Raibandh |
| 112 | Ranipur Colliery | Rural | Saltore |
| 113 | Ranpur | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 114 | Ray Band | Rural | Raibandh |
| 115 | Saltor (Ct) | Rural | Saltore |
| 116 | Saontal Motha | Rural | Digha |
| 117 | Sarbari | Rural | Sarbari |
| 118 | Shalchura | Rural | Guniara |
| 119 | Shihulibari | Rural | Janardandih |
| 120 | Sidpur | Rural | Raibandh |
| 121 | Simuliya | Rural | Raibandh |
| 122 | Sulanga | Rural | Raibandh |
| 123 | Sultandi | Rural | Bhamuria |
| 124 | Tantloi | Rural | Guniara |
| 125 | Tiltorya | Rural | Digha |
| 126 | Uttarra | Rural | Sarbari |
Population of Neturia Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Neturia Subdivision has a total population of 1,01,427 people, consisting of 52,310 males and 49,117 females. There are 18,728 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 541 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,01,427 | 83,137 | 18,290 |
| Male Population | 52,310 | 42,707 | 9,603 |
| Female Population | 49,117 | 40,430 | 8,687 |
| Total Households | 18,728 | 15,366 | 3,362 |
| Population Density | 541 / km² | 474 / km² | 1,517 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 57,174 literate people and 13,661 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 29,275 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 22,616 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) | 13,661 | 11,544 | 2,117 |
| Literate Population | 57,174 | 45,147 | 12,027 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,253 | 37,990 | 6,263 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 29,275 | 24,692 | 4,583 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 22,616 | 21,027 | 1,589 |
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.