Namkhana
Namkhana 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 Namkhana Block (CD) is 02439. The total area of Namkhana Subdivision is 326 km². Namkhana has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Namkhana Subdivision
Namkhana 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 Namkhana Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amrabati | Frezarganj | Kakdwip (38 km) |
| 2 | Bagdanga | Mausini | Kakdwip (30 km) |
| 3 | Baliara | Mausini | Kakdwip (37 km) |
| 4 | Bijaybati | Frezarganj | Kakdwip (32 km) |
| 5 | Bishalakshmipur | Budhakhali | Kakdwip (6 km) |
| 6 | Budhakhali | Budhakhali | Kakdwip (2 km) |
| 7 | Dakshin Chandanpiri | Haripur | Kakdwip (29 km) |
| 8 | Dakshin Chandranagar | Haripur | Kakdwip (22 km) |
| 9 | Dakshin Durgapur | Shibrampur | Kakdwip (26 km) |
| 10 | Debnagar | Namkhana | Kakdwip (19 km) |
| 11 | Debnibas | Frezarganj | Kakdwip (32 km) |
| 12 | Durganagar | Narayanpur | Kakdwip (3 km) |
| 13 | Dwariknagar | Namkhana | Kakdwip (20 km) |
| 14 | Fedric Island | N/A | Kakdwip (40 km) |
| 15 | Ganesnagar | Narayanpur | Kakdwip (3 km) |
| 16 | Haripur | Haripur | Kakdwip (28 km) |
| 17 | Henrys Island | N/A | Kakdwip (35 km) |
| 18 | Iswaripur | Narayanpur | Kakdwip (3 km) |
| 19 | Jammu Island | N/A | Kakdwip (42 km) |
| 20 | Kusumtala | Mausini | Kakdwip (34 km) |
| 21 | Lakshmipur Abad | Frezarganj | Kakdwip (38 km) |
| 22 | Lothian Island | N/A | D/harbour (22 km) |
| 23 | Madanganj | Namkhana | Kakdwip (17 km) |
| 24 | Maharajaganj | Haripur | Kakdwip (30 km) |
| 25 | Mousani | Mausini | Kakdwip (26 km) |
| 26 | Nadabhanga | Narayanpur | Kakdwip (3 km) |
| 27 | Namkhana | Namkhana | Kakdwip (16 km) |
| 28 | Narayanganj | Narayanpur | Kakdwip (17 km) |
| 29 | Narayanpur | Namkhana | Kakdwip (14 km) |
| 30 | Patibania | Shibrampur | Kakdwip |
| 31 | Phatikpur | Budhakhali | Kakdwip (3 km) |
| 32 | Radhanagar | Shibrampur | Kakdwip (21 km) |
| 33 | Rajnagar | Shibrampur | Kakdwip (24 km) |
| 34 | Rajnagar Srinathgram | Budhakhali | Kakdwip (2 km) |
| 35 | Shibpur | Frezarganj | Kakdwip (32 km) |
| 36 | Sibnagar Abad | Namkhana | Kakdwip (19 km) |
| 37 | Sibrampur | Shibrampur | Kakdwip (26 km) |
| 38 | Susni Island | N/A | Namkhana |
| 39 | Uttar Chandanpiri | Haripur | Kakdwip (25 km) |
Population of Namkhana Subdivision
The population profile of Namkhana 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 Namkhana 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 | 1,82,830 | 1,82,830 | N/A |
| Male Population | 93,351 | 93,351 | N/A |
| Female Population | 89,479 | 89,479 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,701 | 21,701 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,079 | 11,079 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,622 | 10,622 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,38,117 | 1,38,117 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 75,314 | 75,314 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 62,803 | 62,803 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 44,713 | 44,713 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,037 | 18,037 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,676 | 26,676 | N/A |
| Total Households | 41,433 | 41,433 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,82,830 people. Includes nearly 93,351 males and 89,479 females. Rural population is about 1,82,830 people.
- There are around 21,701 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,079 boys and 10,622 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,38,117 people. Non-literate population is around 44,713 people.
- There are nearly 41,433 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Namkhana 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 | 47,260 | 47,260 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 24,051 | 24,051 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 23,209 | 23,209 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 741 | 741 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 358 | 358 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 383 | 383 | N/A |
| Population Density | 560 / km² | 560 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Namkhana Subdivision is approximately 47,260 people, including 24,051 males and 23,209 females. Around 47,260 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Namkhana Subdivision is about 741 people, including 358 males and 383 females. Around 741 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 560 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 560 people per sq. km.