Gosaba
Gosaba 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, the sub-district code of Gosaba Block (CD) is 02435. The total area of Gosaba Subdivision is 2,662 km². Gosaba has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gosaba Subdivision
Gosaba Subdivision has a total of 51 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 Gosaba Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amlamethi | Bali I | Canning (52 km) |
| 2 | Amtali | Amtali | Canning (101 km) |
| 3 | Arampur | Gosaba | Canning (46 km) |
| 4 | Bagbagan | Rangabelia | Canning (53 km) |
| 5 | Bally | Bali Ii | Canning (49 km) |
| 6 | Baramollakhali | Radhanagar Taranagar | Canning (94 km) |
| 7 | Battali | Pathankhali | Canning (44 km) |
| 8 | Bhupendrapur | Shambhunagar | Canning (90 km) |
| 9 | Bijoynagar | Bali Ii | Canning (46 km) |
| 10 | Biprodaspur | Bipradaspur | Canning (48 km) |
| 11 | Birajnagar | Bali Ii | Canning (46 km) |
| 12 | Chandipur | Bipradaspur | Canning (44 km) |
| 13 | Chhota Molla Khali | Chhota Mollakhali | Canning (90 km) |
| 14 | Chimta | Amtali | Canning (98 km) |
| 15 | Dayapur | Satjelia | Canning (78 km) |
| 16 | Dulki | Gosaba | Canning (46 km) |
| 17 | Gopalkata | Pathankhali | Canning (46 km) |
| 18 | Gosaba | Gosaba | Canning (45 km) |
| 19 | Hamilton Abad | Lahiripur | Canning (96 km) |
| 20 | Harishpur | Kachukhali | Canning (76 km) |
| 21 | Hetalbari | Chhota Mollakhali | Canning (91 km) |
| 22 | Jelepara | Pathankhali | Canning (44 km) |
| 23 | Jhaukhali | Shambhunagar | Canning (45 km) |
| 24 | Kachu Khali | Kachukhali | Canning (61 km) |
| 25 | Kalidaspur | Chhota Mollakhali | Canning (95 km) |
| 26 | Kamakhyapur | Shambhunagar | Canning (90 km) |
| 27 | Kamarpara | Pathankhali | Canning (45 km) |
| 28 | Kumirmari | Kumirmari | Canning (107 km) |
| 29 | Lahiripur | Lahiripur | Canning (120 km) |
| 30 | Luxbagan | Lahiripur | Canning (95 km) |
| 31 | Manmathanagar | Bipradaspur | Canning (48 km) |
| 32 | Mathurakhanda | Bali I | Canning (54 km) |
| 33 | Mitrapur | Shambhunagar | Canning (47 km) |
| 34 | New Moore Island | N/A | Gosaba |
| 35 | Pakhiralay | Rangabelia | Canning (49 km) |
| 36 | Palpur | Shambhunagar | Canning (44 km) |
| 37 | Pathankhali | Pathankhali | Canning (40 km) |
| 38 | Puinjali | Amtali | Canning (103 km) |
| 39 | Radhanagar Dakshin | Radhanagar Taranagar | Canning (96 km) |
| 40 | Radhanagar Paschim | Radhanagar Taranagar | Canuing Towa (96 km) |
| 41 | Radhanagar Purba | Radhanagar Taranagar | Canning (96 km) |
| 42 | Ramnagarar | Kachukhali | Canning (76 km) |
| 43 | Rangabalia | Rangabelia | Canning (51 km) |
| 44 | Sadhupur | Lahiripur | Canning (96 km) |
| 45 | Sambhunagar | Shambhunagar | Canning (48 km) |
| 46 | Satjalia | Satjelia | Canning (76 km) |
| 47 | Sonagar | Gosaba | Canning (47 km) |
| 48 | Sudhansupur | Satjelia | Canning (70 km) |
| 49 | Taranagar | Radhanagar Taranagar | Canning (95 km) |
| 50 | Tentultala | Pathankhali | Canning (42 km) |
| 51 | Uttar Danga | Rangabelia | Canning (55 km) |
Population of Gosaba Subdivision
The population profile of Gosaba 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 Gosaba Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,46,598 | 2,46,598 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,25,910 | 1,25,910 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,20,688 | 1,20,688 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,841 | 27,841 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,057 | 14,057 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,784 | 13,784 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,72,781 | 1,72,781 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 96,642 | 96,642 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 76,139 | 76,139 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 73,817 | 73,817 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,268 | 29,268 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 44,549 | 44,549 | N/A |
| Total Households | 58,197 | 58,197 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,46,598 people. Includes nearly 1,25,910 males and 1,20,688 females. Rural population is about 2,46,598 people.
- There are around 27,841 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,057 boys and 13,784 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,72,781 people. Non-literate population is around 73,817 people.
- There are nearly 58,197 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gosaba Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,54,584 | 1,54,584 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 79,318 | 79,318 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 75,266 | 75,266 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 23,343 | 23,343 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 11,766 | 11,766 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 11,577 | 11,577 | N/A |
| Population Density | 93 / km² | 93 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gosaba Subdivision is approximately 1,54,584 people, including 79,318 males and 75,266 females. Around 1,54,584 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gosaba Subdivision is about 23,343 people, including 11,766 males and 11,577 females. Around 23,343 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 93 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 93 people per sq. km.