Thakurpukur Mahestola
Thakurpukur Mahestola 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 Thakurpukur Mahestola Block (CD) is 02412. The total area of Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision is 63 km², which includes 42.13 km² of rural area and 20.47 km² of urban area. Thakurpukur Mahestola has a sex ratio of approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision
Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision has a total of 41 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 Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asuti | Asuti I | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 2 | Bagpota | Asuti Ii | Behala (10 km) |
| 3 | Banagram | Rasapunja | Behala (8 km) |
| 4 | Chak Chhata | Asuti I | Behala (8 km) |
| 5 | Chak Rajumolla | Rasapunja | Behala (5 km) |
| 6 | Chak Ramnagar | N/A | Calcutta (5 km) |
| 7 | Chak Thakurani | N/A | Mgroad Calcutta |
| 8 | Chandigarh | Chatta | Calcutta (30 km) |
| 9 | Chata Kalikapur | Chatta | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 10 | Dari Bagpota | Asuti Ii | Calcutta (15 km) |
| 11 | Ganye Gangadharpur | Asuti I | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 12 | Gopalnagar | N/A | Behala (5 km) |
| 13 | Hanspukuria | N/A | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 14 | Haridevpur | N/A | Mgroad Calcutta (1 km) |
| 15 | Jagannathpur | Asuti Ii | Behala (18 km) |
| 16 | Jiadargot | N/A | Calcutta (5 km) |
| 17 | Joka | N/A | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 18 | Kalagachhia | Asuti Ii | Behala (10 km) |
| 19 | Kalua | N/A | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 20 | Khanberia | Asuti I | Behala (16 km) |
| 21 | Krishnanagar | N/A | Calcutta (6 km) |
| 22 | Krishnarampur | Asuti Ii | Behala (8 km) |
| 23 | Magurkhali | N/A | Calcutta (10 km) |
| 24 | Naoabad | Rasapunja | Behala (9 km) |
| 25 | Paschim Barisha | Asuti Ii | Behala (6 km) |
| 26 | Paschim Putiary | Asuti Ii | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 27 | Purba Barisha | N/A | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 28 | Ramchandrapur | N/A | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 29 | Rameswarpur | Chatta | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 30 | Ramjibanpur | N/A | Calcutta (10 km) |
| 31 | Ramkantapur | N/A | Calcutta (10 km) |
| 32 | Rasapunja | Rasapunja | Behala (9 km) |
| 33 | Sajnaberia | N/A | Calcutta (5 km) |
| 34 | Samali | Rasapunja | Thakurpukur Mahestola |
| 35 | Sankharipota | Asuti Ii | Behala (12 km) |
| 36 | Sarsuna | Asuti Ii | Calcutta (5 km) |
| 37 | Saupukuria Sanpukuria | Chatta | Behala (20 km) |
| 38 | Shibrampur | Asuti Ii | Behala (5 km) |
| 39 | Sibhugli | Chatta | Behala (15 km) |
| 40 | Sonamukhi | Asuti Ii | Behala (8 km) |
| 41 | Sonamukhi Krishnanagar | Asuti Ii | Behala (10 km) |
Population of Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision
The population profile of Thakurpukur Mahestola 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 Thakurpukur Mahestola 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 | 1,76,203 | 90,180 | 86,023 |
| Male Population | 89,152 | 45,717 | 43,435 |
| Female Population | 87,051 | 44,463 | 42,588 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,079 | 9,023 | 9,056 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,219 | 4,637 | 4,582 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,860 | 4,386 | 4,474 |
| Literate Population | 1,32,097 | 67,870 | 64,227 |
| Literate Male Population | 70,300 | 36,318 | 33,982 |
| Literate Female Population | 61,797 | 31,552 | 30,245 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,106 | 22,310 | 21,796 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,852 | 9,399 | 9,453 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,254 | 12,911 | 12,343 |
| Total Households | 41,956 | 21,763 | 20,193 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision is around 1,76,203 people. This includes 89,152 males and 87,051 females. Rural population is about 90,180 (45,717 males and 44,463 females), while urban population is nearly 86,023 (43,435 males and 42,588 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,079 of the population, with 9,219 boys and 8,860 girls. Rural areas have 9,023 children, and urban areas have about 9,056 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,32,097 literate people in Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision, including 70,300 literate males and 61,797 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 67,870 individuals and urban literacy covers around 64,227 people.
- About 44,106 people in Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision are not literate, including 18,852 males and 25,254 females. Rural areas include 22,310 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,796 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 41,956 households, with 21,763 in villages and 20,193 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thakurpukur Mahestola 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 | 60,372 | 34,688 | 25,684 |
| SC Male Population | 30,943 | 17,686 | 13,257 |
| SC Female Population | 29,429 | 17,002 | 12,427 |
| Total ST Population | 505 | 312 | 193 |
| ST Male Population | 262 | 167 | 95 |
| ST Female Population | 243 | 145 | 98 |
| Population Density | 2,815 / km² | 2,140 / km² | 4,202 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision is approximately 60,372 people, including 30,943 males and 29,429 females. Around 34,688 people live in rural parts. Nearly 25,684 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision is about 505 people, including 262 males and 243 females. Around 312 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 193 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,815 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,140 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,202 people per sq. km.