Bundwan

Bundwan 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 information the sub-district code of Bundwan Block (CD) is 02397. Total area of bundwan subdivision is 375 km² including 371.37 km² rural area and 3.61 km² urban area. Bundwan subdivision has a population of 94,929 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,993 while rural population is 88,936. Bundwan has a sex ratio of approximately 986 females for every 1,000 males. Bundwan subdivision has a population density of 253.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,325 houses in the sub-district, including 1,239 urban houses and 19,086 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 53.52% population of bundwan subdivision is literate, out of which 64.89% males and 42.00% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bundwan Subdivision

Bundwan Subdivision has a total of 134 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 Bundwan Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bundwan Subdivision

The population profile of Bundwan 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 Bundwan's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bundwan Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.