Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision - South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Thakurpukur Mahestola is an administrative subdivision in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Thakurpukur Mahestola is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Akra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 4.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 63 km², including 42.13 km² rural area and 20.47 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision
Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision has a total of 27 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 | Asuti (Ct) | Rural | Asuti-I |
| 2 | Bagpota | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 3 | Banagram | Rural | Rasapunja |
| 4 | Chak Chhata | Rural | Asuti-I |
| 5 | Chak Rajumolla | Rural | Rasapunja |
| 6 | Chandigarh | Rural | Chatta |
| 7 | Chata Kalikapur (Ct) | Rural | Chatta |
| 8 | Dari Bagpota | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 9 | Ganye Gangadharpur (Ct) | Rural | Asuti-I |
| 10 | Jagannathpur | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 11 | Kalagachhia | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 12 | Khanberia | Rural | Asuti-I |
| 13 | Krishnarampur | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 14 | Naoabad | Rural | Rasapunja |
| 15 | Naoabad | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 16 | Paschim Barisha | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 17 | Paschim Putiary | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Rameswarpur (Ct) | Rural | Chatta |
| 19 | Rasapunja | Rural | Rasapunja |
| 20 | Samali (Ct) | Rural | Rasapunja |
| 21 | Sankharipota | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 22 | Sarsuna | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 23 | Saupukuria-Sanpukuria | Rural | Chatta |
| 24 | Shibrampur | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 25 | Sibhugli | Rural | Chatta |
| 26 | Sonamukhi | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
| 27 | Sonamukhi Krishnanagar | Rural | Asuti-Ii |
Population of Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision has a total population of 1,76,203 people, consisting of 89,152 males and 87,051 females. There are 41,956 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 2,815 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,76,203 | 90,180 | 86,023 |
| Male Population | 89,152 | 45,717 | 43,435 |
| Female Population | 87,051 | 44,463 | 42,588 |
| Total Households | 41,956 | 21,763 | 20,193 |
| Population Density | 2,815 / km² | 2,140 / km² | 4,202 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,32,097 literate people and 18,079 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 60,372 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 505 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) | 18,079 | 9,023 | 9,056 |
| Literate Population | 1,32,097 | 67,870 | 64,227 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,106 | 22,310 | 21,796 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 60,372 | 34,688 | 25,684 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 505 | 312 | 193 |
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.