Kashipur

Kashipur 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 Kashipur Block (CD) is 02385. Total area of kashipur subdivision is 446 km² including 432.54 km² rural area and 13.64 km² urban area. Kashipur subdivision has a population of 2,00,083 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,758 while rural population is 1,74,325. Kashipur has a sex ratio of approximately 965 females for every 1,000 males. Kashipur subdivision has a population density of 448.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,630 houses in the sub-district, including 5,573 urban houses and 35,057 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.63% population of kashipur subdivision is literate, out of which 72.87% males and 52.02% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kashipur Subdivision

Kashipur Subdivision has a total of 205 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 Kashipur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kashipur Subdivision

The population profile of Kashipur 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 Kashipur'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 Kashipur 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.