Karandighi

Karandighi 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 Karandighi Block (CD) is 02195. The total area of Karandighi Subdivision is 370 km². Karandighi has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Karandighi Subdivision

Karandighi Subdivision has a total of 203 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 Karandighi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Karandighi Subdivision

The population profile of Karandighi 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 Karandighi 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 3,68,332 people. Includes nearly 1,88,572 males and 1,79,760 females. Rural population is about 3,68,332 people.
• There are around 66,984 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 34,473 boys and 32,511 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,60,973 people. Non-literate population is around 2,07,359 people.
• There are nearly 69,894 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karandighi 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 Karandighi Subdivision is approximately 1,07,936 people, including 55,946 males and 51,990 females. Around 1,07,936 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karandighi Subdivision is about 28,773 people, including 14,490 males and 14,283 females. Around 28,773 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 996 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 996 people per sq. km.