Falta

Falta 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 Falta Block (CD) is 02425. Total area of falta subdivision is 201 km² including 190.68 km² rural area and 10.39 km² urban area. Falta subdivision has a population of 2,49,561 peoples, out of which urban population is 23,399 while rural population is 2,26,162. Falta has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females for every 1,000 males. Falta subdivision has a population density of 1241 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 57,153 houses in the sub-district, including 5,545 urban houses and 51,608 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.29% population of falta subdivision is literate, out of which 73.50% males and 62.84% females are literate.

List of Villages in Falta Subdivision

Falta Subdivision has a total of 133 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 Falta Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Falta Subdivision

The population profile of Falta 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 Falta'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 Falta 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.