Kaliaganj

Kaliaganj is a Town and Subdivision in Uttar Dinajpur 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 Kaliaganj Block (CD) is 02198. The total area of Kaliaganj Subdivision is 292 km². Kaliaganj has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kaliaganj Subdivision

Kaliaganj Subdivision has a total of 191 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 Kaliaganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kaliaganj Subdivision

The population profile of Kaliaganj 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 Kaliaganj Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 2,24,142 people. Includes nearly 1,15,104 males and 1,09,038 females. Rural population is about 2,24,142 people.
• There are around 29,540 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 15,004 boys and 14,536 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,29,417 people. Non-literate population is around 94,725 people.
• There are nearly 49,745 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kaliaganj 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kaliaganj Subdivision is approximately 1,38,461 people, including 71,227 males and 67,234 females. Around 1,38,461 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kaliaganj Subdivision is about 12,675 people, including 6,370 males and 6,305 females. Around 12,675 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 768 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 768 people per sq. km.