All Information About Falakata Subdistrict
Detailed information about Falakata Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Falakata is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Alipurduar District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Falakata - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2175 |
| District | Alipurduar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2175 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 65 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Alipurduars (Code: 217) |
| Assembly Constituency | Falakata (Code: 1848) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Falakata | Dipak Barman ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Falakata Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
290,722
M: 149,626
F: 141,096 |
| Rural |
244,161
M: 125,691
F: 118,470 |
| Urban |
46,561
M: 23,935
F: 22,626 |
Number of Households: 65,571
Population Distribution
Total: 290,722 (Male: 149,626, Female: 141,096)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 34,843 (Male: 17,924, Female: 16,919)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 118,281 (Male: 61,202, Female: 57,079)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 46,293 (Male: 23,537, Female: 22,756)
Literate Population
Total: 185,868 (Male: 103,815, Female: 82,053)
Illiterate Population
Total: 104,854 (Male: 45,811, Female: 59,043)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 112,686 (Male: 85,192, Female: 27,494)
Main Workers
Total: 89,294 (Male: 75,159, Female: 14,135)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,392 (Male: 10,033, Female: 13,359)
Non-Workers
Total: 178,036 (Male: 64,434, Female: 113,602)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,535 (Male: 19,490, Female: 1,045)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,636 (Male: 23,115, Female: 6,521)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,385 (Male: 1,132, Female: 253)
- Other Workers: 37,738 (Male: 31,422, Female: 6,316)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,774 (Male: 1,071, Female: 1,703)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,057 (Male: 5,304, Female: 8,753)
- Household Industry Workers: 490 (Male: 246, Female: 244)
- Other Workers: 6,071 (Male: 3,412, Female: 2,659)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Falakata Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
290,722
M: 149,626
F: 141,096 |
| Rural |
244,161
M: 125,691
F: 118,470 |
| Urban |
46,561
M: 23,935
F: 22,626 |
Number of Households: 65,571
Population Distribution
Total: 290,722 (Male: 149,626, Female: 141,096)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 34,843 (Male: 17,924, Female: 16,919)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 118,281 (Male: 61,202, Female: 57,079)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 46,293 (Male: 23,537, Female: 22,756)
Literate Population
Total: 185,868 (Male: 103,815, Female: 82,053)
Illiterate Population
Total: 104,854 (Male: 45,811, Female: 59,043)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 112,686 (Male: 85,192, Female: 27,494)
Main Workers
Total: 89,294 (Male: 75,159, Female: 14,135)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,392 (Male: 10,033, Female: 13,359)
Non-Workers
Total: 178,036 (Male: 64,434, Female: 113,602)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,535 (Male: 19,490, Female: 1,045)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,636 (Male: 23,115, Female: 6,521)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,385 (Male: 1,132, Female: 253)
- Other Workers: 37,738 (Male: 31,422, Female: 6,316)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,774 (Male: 1,071, Female: 1,703)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,057 (Male: 5,304, Female: 8,753)
- Household Industry Workers: 490 (Male: 246, Female: 244)
- Other Workers: 6,071 (Male: 3,412, Female: 2,659)
Grampanchayat List of Falakata Tehsil/Taluka
Falakata Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 65 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Falakata. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Falakata
Falakata is located in the Alipurduar District of West bengal State, India.
Falakata Tehsil has 65 villages.
Falakata has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Falakata is 290,722.
In Falakata, there are 149,626 males and 141,096 females.
There are 34,843 children in Falakata, comprising 17,924 males and 16,919 females.
In Falakata, the literate population is 185,868 (103,815 males and 82,053 females). The illiterate population is 104,854 (45,811 males and 59,043 females).