Raiganj

Raiganj 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 information the sub-district code of Raiganj Block (CD) is 02196. Total area of raiganj subdivision is 488 km² including 482.38 km² rural area and 5.94 km² urban area. Raiganj subdivision has a population of 4,30,221 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,078 while rural population is 4,14,143. Raiganj has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females for every 1,000 males. Raiganj subdivision has a population density of 881 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 92,046 houses in the sub-district, including 3,590 urban houses and 88,456 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 54.44% population of raiganj subdivision is literate, out of which 60.19% males and 48.32% females are literate.

List of Villages in Raiganj Subdivision

Raiganj Subdivision has a total of 224 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 Raiganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Raiganj Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Raiganj 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.