Kakdwip
Kakdwip 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 Kakdwip Block (CD) is 02437. The total area of Kakdwip Subdivision is 327 km². Kakdwip has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kakdwip Subdivision
Kakdwip Subdivision has a total of 39 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 Kakdwip Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akshyanagar | Swami Bibekananda | D/harbour (53 km) |
| 2 | Bamanagar | Rishi Bankimchandra | D/harbour (52 km) |
| 3 | Bhubannagar | Rishi Bankimchandra | D/harbour (57 km) |
| 4 | Chandipur | Bapuji | Diamond Harbour (10 km) |
| 5 | Dakshin Kasiabad | Ramgopalpur | D/harbour (62 km) |
| 6 | Ganespur | Pratapadityanagar | Diamond Harbour (47 km) |
| 7 | Gangadharpur | Ramgopalpur | D/harbour (54 km) |
| 8 | Gobindapur | Netaji | D/harbour (50 km) |
| 9 | Gobindarampur | Rishi Bankimchandra | D/harbour (50 km) |
| 10 | Gopalnagar | Rabindra | D/barbour (61 km) |
| 11 | Harendranagar | Ramgopalpur | D/harbour (59 km) |
| 12 | Hesamabad | Rabindra | D/harbour (51 km) |
| 13 | Kakdwip | Swami Bibekananda | D/harbour (44 km) |
| 14 | Kalinagar | Sri Sri Ramkrishna | Diamond Harbour (40 km) |
| 15 | Kasiabad | Ramgopalpur | D/harbour (63 km) |
| 16 | Kasinagar | Srinagar | Diamond Harbour |
| 17 | Koaberia | Rabindra | D/barbour (3 km) |
| 18 | Lakshmipur | Madhusudanpur | Diamond Harbour (38 km) |
| 19 | Madhusudanpur | Madhusudanpur | Diamond Harbour (36 km) |
| 20 | Manmathapur | Rabindra | Diamond Horbour (59 km) |
| 21 | Mrinalnagar | Rabindra | D/harbour (54 km) |
| 22 | Nebutala | Bapuji | Diamond Harbour (10 km) |
| 23 | Ramchandranagar | Netaji | Diamond Harbour (50 km) |
| 24 | Ramchandrapur | Netaji | Diamond Harbour (46 km) |
| 25 | Ramgopalpur | Ramgopalpur | Diamond Harbour (60 km) |
| 26 | Ramratanpur | Bapuji | Diamond Harbour (431 km) |
| 27 | Ramtanunagar | Madhusudanpur | Diamond Harbour (36 km) |
| 28 | Sankiberia | Netaji | D/harbour (45 km) |
| 29 | Sibkalinagar | Madhusudanpur | Diamond Harbour (37 km) |
| 30 | Sibnagar | Netaji | D/harbour (48 km) |
| 31 | Sitarampur | Suryanagar | Kakdwip (14 km) |
| 32 | Srikrishnagar | Netaji | D/harbour (50 km) |
| 33 | Srinagar | Srinagar | Kakdwip (8 km) |
| 34 | Suryanagar | Suryanagar | Kakdwip (14 km) |
| 35 | Taktipur Abad | Bapuji | Diamond Harbour (10 km) |
| 36 | Thangara | Bapuji | Diamond Harbour (10 km) |
| 37 | Uttar Chandranagar | Suryanagar | Diamond Harbour (28 km) |
| 38 | Uttar Durgapur | Rabindra | D/ Barbour (65 km) |
| 39 | Uttar Kasiabad | Ramgopalpur | D/harbour (62 km) |
Population of Kakdwip Subdivision
The population profile of Kakdwip 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 Kakdwip 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 | 2,81,963 | 2,81,963 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,44,120 | 1,44,120 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,37,843 | 1,37,843 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 34,715 | 34,715 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,572 | 17,572 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,143 | 17,143 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,92,692 | 1,92,692 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 1,06,726 | 1,06,726 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 85,966 | 85,966 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 89,271 | 89,271 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 37,394 | 37,394 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 51,877 | 51,877 | N/A |
| Total Households | 60,201 | 60,201 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,81,963 people. Includes nearly 1,44,120 males and 1,37,843 females. Rural population is about 2,81,963 people.
- There are around 34,715 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 17,572 boys and 17,143 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,92,692 people. Non-literate population is around 89,271 people.
- There are nearly 60,201 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kakdwip 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 | 97,944 | 97,944 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 50,564 | 50,564 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 47,380 | 47,380 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,836 | 1,836 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 907 | 907 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 929 | 929 | N/A |
| Population Density | 863 / km² | 863 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kakdwip Subdivision is approximately 97,944 people, including 50,564 males and 47,380 females. Around 97,944 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kakdwip Subdivision is about 1,836 people, including 907 males and 929 females. Around 1,836 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 863 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 863 people per sq. km.