South Twenty Four Parganas

South Twenty Four Parganas is a district in the West Bengal State of India. Total area of South Twenty Four Parganas is 9,960 km² including 9,541.28 km² rural area and 418.72 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, South Twenty Four Parganas has a population of 81,61,961 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,87,773 while rural population is 60,74,188. South Twenty Four Parganas has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 819.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 17,81,221 houses in the district, including 4,82,962 urban houses and 12,98,259 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,994 villages in south twenty four parganas district.

The South Twenty Four Parganas district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

There are 29 subdivisions in South Twenty Four Parganas district. Here is the list of all South Twenty Four Parganas Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in South Twenty Four Parganas District

Population of South Twenty Four Parganas District

The population of South Twenty Four Parganas offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of South Twenty Four Parganas, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within South Twenty Four Parganas. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.