Sagar
Sagar 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 Sagar Block (CD) is 02438. Total area of sagar subdivision is 392 km². Sagar subdivision has a population of 2,12,037 peoples. Sagar subdivision has a population density of 541.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 43,716 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 73.80% population of sagar subdivision is literate, out of which 79.52% males and 67.69% females are literate.
List of Villages in Sagar Subdivision
Sagar Subdivision has a total of 47 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 Sagar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamankhali | Muriganga Ii | Diamond Harbour (40 km) |
| 2 | Bankimnagar | Dhaspara Sumatinagar Ii | Diamond Harbour (69 km) |
| 3 | Bedford Island | N/A | Sagar |
| 4 | Beguakhali | Gangasagar | Kakdwip (40 km) |
| 5 | Bisalakshmipur | Dhablat | Sagar |
| 6 | Bishnupur | Gangasagar | Kakdwip (42 km) |
| 7 | Chandipur | Gangasagar | Kakdwip (47 km) |
| 8 | Chemagari | Dhablat | Diamond Harbour (68 km) |
| 9 | Companir Char | Muriganga Ii | Diamond Harbour (45 km) |
| 10 | Debimathurapur | Dhaspara Sumatinagar I | Diamond Harbour (59 km) |
| 11 | Dhablat | Dhablat | Diamond Harbour (40 km) |
| 12 | Dhaspara | Dhaspara Sumatinagar I | Diamond Harbour (52 km) |
| 13 | Gangasagar | Gangasagar | Kakdwip (38 km) |
| 14 | Ghoramara | Ghoramara | Diamond Harbour (53 km) |
| 15 | Gobindapur | Dhaspara Sumatinagar I | Diamond Harbour (58 km) |
| 16 | Haradhanpur | Dhaspara Sumatinagar Ii | Diamond Harbour (65 km) |
| 17 | Harinbari | Ramkarchar | Diamond Harbour (64 km) |
| 18 | Kachubaria | Muriganga I | Diamond Harbour (53 km) |
| 19 | Kamalpur | Rudranagar | Diamond Harbour (65 km) |
| 20 | Kastala | Muriganga I | Diamond Harbour |
| 21 | Kaylapara | Dhaspara Sumatinagar I | Diamond Harbour (62 km) |
| 22 | Khan Saheber Abad | Ramkarchar | Diamond Harbour (68 km) |
| 23 | Khas Ramkarerchhar | Ramkarchar | Diamond Harbour (66 km) |
| 24 | Khasimara | N/A | Sagar |
| 25 | Kirtankhali | Rudranagar | Diamond Harbour (80 km) |
| 26 | Krishnanagar | Ramkarchar | Diamond Harbour (60 km) |
| 27 | Lohachara | N/A | Sagar |
| 28 | Mahendraganj | Dhaspara Sumatinagar I | Diamond Harbour (55 km) |
| 29 | Mahishamari | Gangasagar | Kakdwip (45 km) |
| 30 | Manasadwip 2nd Portion | Rudranagar | Diamond Harbour (65 km) |
| 31 | Mandirtala | Muriganga Ii | Diamond Harbour (56 km) |
| 32 | Mrityunjoynagar | Dhaspara Sumatinagar Ii | Diamond Harbour (65 km) |
| 33 | Muri Ganga | Muriganga I | Diamond Harbour (61 km) |
| 34 | Nagendraganj | Dhaspara Sumatinagar I | Diamond Harbour (57 km) |
| 35 | Naraharipur | Ramkarchar | Diamond Harbour (64 km) |
| 36 | Narayani Abad | Gangasagar | Kakdwip (40 km) |
| 37 | Natendrapur | Gangasagar | Kakdwip (40 km) |
| 38 | Phuldubi | Muriganga Ii | Diamond Harbour (56 km) |
| 39 | Purrusottampur | Dhablat | Diamond Harbour (64 km) |
| 40 | Radha Krishnapur | Rudranagar | Diamond Harbour (78 km) |
| 41 | Ramkrishnapur | Muriganga I | D/harbour (70 km) |
| 42 | Rudranagar | Rudranagar | Diamond Harbour |
| 43 | Sagar | Gangasagar | Sagar |
| 44 | Sapkhali | Muriganga I | Diamond Harbour (52 km) |
| 45 | Sibpur | Dhablat | Sagar |
| 46 | Sikarpur | Muriganga I | D/harbour (70 km) |
| 47 | Sumatinagar | Dhaspara Sumatinagar Ii | Sagar |
Population of Sagar Subdivision
The population profile of Sagar 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 Sagar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,12,037 | 2,12,037 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,09,468 | 1,09,468 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,02,569 | 1,02,569 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,212 | 26,212 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,344 | 13,344 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,868 | 12,868 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,56,476 | 1,56,476 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 87,052 | 87,052 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 69,424 | 69,424 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 55,561 | 55,561 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,416 | 22,416 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,145 | 33,145 | N/A |
| Total Households | 43,716 | 43,716 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sagar 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 | 56,261 | 56,261 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 29,081 | 29,081 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 27,180 | 27,180 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 854 | 854 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 452 | 452 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 402 | 402 | N/A |
| Population Density | 541 / km² | 541 / km² | N/A |