Basanti

Basanti is a Town and Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas 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 Basanti Block (CD) is 02434. Total area of basanti subdivision is 669 km² including 666.21 km² rural area and 2.32 km² urban area. Basanti subdivision has a population of 3,36,717 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,625 while rural population is 3,30,092. Basanti has a sex ratio of approximately 965 females for every 1,000 males. Basanti subdivision has a population density of 503.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 70,818 houses in the sub-district, including 1,523 urban houses and 69,295 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.02% population of basanti subdivision is literate, out of which 64.36% males and 51.46% females are literate.

List of Villages in Basanti Subdivision

Basanti Subdivision has a total of 67 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 Basanti Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Basanti Subdivision

The population profile of Basanti 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 Basanti'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 Basanti 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.