All Information About Kalchini Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kalchini Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kalchini is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Alipurduar District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kalchini - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2171 |
| District | Alipurduar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2171 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 11 |
| Number of Villages | 46 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Alipurduars (Code: 217) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kalchini (Code: 1849) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kalchini | Bishal Lama ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kalchini Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
298,458
M: 154,829
F: 143,629 |
| Rural |
211,808
M: 105,633
F: 106,175 |
| Urban |
86,650
M: 49,196
F: 37,454 |
Number of Households: 62,737
Population Distribution
Total: 298,458 (Male: 154,829, Female: 143,629)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 34,627 (Male: 17,657, Female: 16,970)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 30,157 (Male: 15,115, Female: 15,042)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 120,282 (Male: 59,744, Female: 60,538)
Literate Population
Total: 181,946 (Male: 106,237, Female: 75,709)
Illiterate Population
Total: 116,512 (Male: 48,592, Female: 67,920)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 120,238 (Male: 83,329, Female: 36,909)
Main Workers
Total: 89,666 (Male: 65,836, Female: 23,830)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,572 (Male: 17,493, Female: 13,079)
Non-Workers
Total: 178,220 (Male: 71,500, Female: 106,720)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,362 (Male: 3,937, Female: 1,425)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,607 (Male: 2,651, Female: 956)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,135 (Male: 762, Female: 373)
- Other Workers: 79,562 (Male: 58,486, Female: 21,076)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,097 (Male: 1,366, Female: 731)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,880 (Male: 2,465, Female: 2,415)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,121 (Male: 446, Female: 675)
- Other Workers: 22,474 (Male: 13,216, Female: 9,258)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kalchini Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
298,458
M: 154,829
F: 143,629 |
| Rural |
211,808
M: 105,633
F: 106,175 |
| Urban |
86,650
M: 49,196
F: 37,454 |
Number of Households: 62,737
Population Distribution
Total: 298,458 (Male: 154,829, Female: 143,629)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 34,627 (Male: 17,657, Female: 16,970)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 30,157 (Male: 15,115, Female: 15,042)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 120,282 (Male: 59,744, Female: 60,538)
Literate Population
Total: 181,946 (Male: 106,237, Female: 75,709)
Illiterate Population
Total: 116,512 (Male: 48,592, Female: 67,920)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 120,238 (Male: 83,329, Female: 36,909)
Main Workers
Total: 89,666 (Male: 65,836, Female: 23,830)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,572 (Male: 17,493, Female: 13,079)
Non-Workers
Total: 178,220 (Male: 71,500, Female: 106,720)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,362 (Male: 3,937, Female: 1,425)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,607 (Male: 2,651, Female: 956)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,135 (Male: 762, Female: 373)
- Other Workers: 79,562 (Male: 58,486, Female: 21,076)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,097 (Male: 1,366, Female: 731)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,880 (Male: 2,465, Female: 2,415)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,121 (Male: 446, Female: 675)
- Other Workers: 22,474 (Male: 13,216, Female: 9,258)
Grampanchayat List of Kalchini Tehsil/Taluka
Kalchini Tehsil comprises 11 Gram Panchayats and 46 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kalchini. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalchini
Kalchini is located in the Alipurduar District of West bengal State, India.
Kalchini Tehsil has 46 villages.
Kalchini has a total of 11 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kalchini is 298,458.
In Kalchini, there are 154,829 males and 143,629 females.
There are 34,627 children in Kalchini, comprising 17,657 males and 16,970 females.
In Kalchini, the literate population is 181,946 (106,237 males and 75,709 females). The illiterate population is 116,512 (48,592 males and 67,920 females).