South Twenty Four Parganas
South Twenty Four Parganas is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of South Twenty Four Parganas district is 9,960 km², which includes 9,541.28 km² of rural area and 418.72 km² of urban area. There are about 1,994 villages in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
For administrative convenience, South Twenty Four Parganas district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies 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
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baruipur | 225 | 4,33,119 |
| 2 | Basanti | 669 | 3,36,717 |
| 3 | Bhangar I | 234 | 2,49,170 |
| 4 | Bhangar II | 221 | 2,46,708 |
| 5 | Bishnupur I | 123 | 2,32,365 |
| 6 | Bishnupur II | 109 | 2,14,531 |
| 7 | Budge Budge I | 49 | 1,12,908 |
| 8 | Budge Budge II | 147 | 1,92,134 |
| 9 | Canning I | 214 | 3,04,724 |
| 10 | Canning II | 351 | 2,52,523 |
| 11 | Diamond Harbour I | 133 | 1,56,166 |
| 12 | Diamond Harbour II | 191 | 1,90,801 |
| 13 | Falta | 201 | 2,49,561 |
| 14 | Gosaba | 2,662 | 2,46,598 |
| 15 | Jaynagar I | 205 | 2,63,151 |
| 16 | Jaynagar II | 111 | 2,52,164 |
| 17 | Kakdwip | 327 | 2,81,963 |
| 18 | Kulpi | 302 | 2,83,197 |
| 19 | Kultali | 870 | 2,29,053 |
| 20 | Magrahat I | 125 | 2,69,494 |
| 21 | Magrahat II | 141 | 3,04,744 |
| 22 | Mandirbazar | 167 | 2,14,050 |
| 23 | Mathurapur I | 185 | 1,95,104 |
| 24 | Mathurapur II | 287 | 2,20,839 |
| 25 | Namkhana | 326 | 1,82,830 |
| 26 | Patharpratima | 701 | 3,31,823 |
| 27 | Sagar | 392 | 2,12,037 |
| 28 | Sonarpur | 140 | 2,19,863 |
| 29 | Thakurpukur Mahestola | 63 | 1,76,203 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Gosaba | Area not under any Sub-district |
| Smallest Tehsil | Budge Budge - I | Budge Budge - I |
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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81,61,961 | 60,74,188 | 20,87,773 |
| Total Male Population | 41,73,778 | 31,09,219 | 10,64,559 |
| Total Female Population | 39,88,183 | 29,64,969 | 10,23,214 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,25,679 | 8,06,415 | 2,19,264 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,22,552 | 4,10,498 | 1,12,054 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,03,127 | 3,95,917 | 1,07,210 |
| Literate Population | 55,31,657 | 39,86,878 | 15,44,779 |
| Literate Male Population | 30,43,277 | 22,16,852 | 8,26,425 |
| Literate Female Population | 24,88,380 | 17,70,026 | 7,18,354 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,30,304 | 20,87,310 | 5,42,994 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,30,501 | 8,92,367 | 2,38,134 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,99,803 | 11,94,943 | 3,04,860 |
| Households | 17,81,221 | 12,98,259 | 4,82,962 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of South Twenty Four Parganas district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of South Twenty Four Parganas district is 81,61,961, including 41,73,778 males and 39,88,183 females. In rural areas, it is 60,74,188, including 31,09,219 males and 29,64,969 females. In urban areas, it is 20,87,773, including 10,64,559 males and 10,23,214 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in South Twenty Four Parganas district is 10,25,679, including 5,22,552 boys and 5,03,127 girls. In rural areas, it is 8,06,415, including 4,10,498 boys and 3,95,917 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,19,264, including 1,12,054 boys and 1,07,210 girls.
- Literate population in South Twenty Four Parganas district is around 55,31,657, including 30,43,277 males and 24,88,380 females. In rural areas, it is 39,86,878, including 22,16,852 males and 17,70,026 females. In urban areas, it is 15,44,779, including 8,26,425 males and 7,18,354 females.
- Illiterate population in South Twenty Four Parganas district is about 26,30,304, including 11,30,501 males and 14,99,803 females. In rural areas, it is 20,87,310, including 8,92,367 males and 11,94,943 females. In urban areas, it is 5,42,994, including 2,38,134 males and 3,04,860 females.
- There are about 17,81,221 households in South Twenty Four Parganas district, including 12,98,259 in rural areas and 4,82,962 in urban areas.
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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 24,64,032 | 20,62,297 | 4,01,735 |
| SC Male Population | 12,66,504 | 10,61,324 | 2,05,180 |
| SC Female Population | 11,97,528 | 10,00,973 | 1,96,555 |
| Total ST Population | 96,976 | 89,889 | 7,087 |
| ST Male Population | 49,195 | 45,554 | 3,641 |
| ST Female Population | 47,781 | 44,335 | 3,446 |
| Population Density | 820 / km² | 637 / km² | 4,986 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of South Twenty Four Parganas district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in South Twenty Four Parganas district is approximately 24,64,032, including 12,66,504 males and 11,97,528 females. In rural areas, it is 20,62,297, including 10,61,324 males and 10,00,973 females. In urban areas, it is 4,01,735, including 2,05,180 males and 1,96,555 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in South Twenty Four Parganas district is about 96,976, including 49,195 males and 47,781 females. In rural areas, it is 89,889, including 45,554 males and 44,335 females. In urban areas, it is 7,087, including 3,641 males and 3,446 females.
- Overall population density of South Twenty Four Parganas district is around 820 people per km². Rural areas have about 637 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,986 people per km².