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 information the sub-district code of Gosaba Block (CD) is 02435. Total area of gosaba subdivision is 2,662 km². Gosaba subdivision has a population of 2,46,598 peoples. Gosaba subdivision has a population density of 92.65 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 58,197 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 70.07% population of gosaba subdivision is literate, out of which 76.75% males and 63.09% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gosaba 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.
| 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 |