Bagmundi

Bagmundi is a Town and Subdivision in Puruliya 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 Bagmundi Block (CD) is 02392. The total area of Bagmundi Subdivision is 436 km². Bagmundi has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Bagmundi Subdivision

Bagmundi Subdivision has a total of 141 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 Bagmundi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bagmundi Subdivision

The population profile of Bagmundi 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 Bagmundi 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 1,35,579 people. Includes nearly 69,520 males and 66,059 females. Rural population is about 1,35,579 people.
• There are around 21,992 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,273 boys and 10,719 girls.
• Literate population is about 64,939 people. Non-literate population is around 70,640 people.
• There are nearly 27,508 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bagmundi 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 Bagmundi Subdivision is approximately 14,042 people, including 7,167 males and 6,875 females. Around 14,042 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bagmundi Subdivision is about 34,038 people, including 17,270 males and 16,768 females. Around 34,038 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 311 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 311 people per sq. km.