All Information About Mejhia Subdistrict
Detailed information about Mejhia Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Mejhia is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Bankura District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Mejhia - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2357 |
| District | Bankura |
| Census Code 2011 | 2357 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 5 |
| Number of Villages | 75 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Bankura (Code: 223) |
| Assembly Constituency | Saltora (Code: 1894) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Saltora | Bauri Chandana ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mejhia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
86,188
M: 44,575
F: 41,613 |
| Rural |
86,188
M: 44,575
F: 41,613 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 17,659
Population Distribution
Total: 86,188 (Male: 44,575, Female: 41,613)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 11,002 (Male: 5,679, Female: 5,323)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 29,956 (Male: 15,139, Female: 14,817)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,114 (Male: 1,069, Female: 1,045)
Literate Population
Total: 50,244 (Male: 30,291, Female: 19,953)
Illiterate Population
Total: 35,944 (Male: 14,284, Female: 21,660)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 30,439 (Male: 24,913, Female: 5,526)
Main Workers
Total: 19,985 (Male: 17,693, Female: 2,292)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,454 (Male: 7,220, Female: 3,234)
Non-Workers
Total: 55,749 (Male: 19,662, Female: 36,087)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,480 (Male: 4,251, Female: 229)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,790 (Male: 2,966, Female: 824)
- Household Industry Workers: 415 (Male: 318, Female: 97)
- Other Workers: 11,300 (Male: 10,158, Female: 1,142)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,179 (Male: 972, Female: 207)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,337 (Male: 2,552, Female: 1,785)
- Household Industry Workers: 275 (Male: 168, Female: 107)
- Other Workers: 4,663 (Male: 3,528, Female: 1,135)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mejhia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
86,188
M: 44,575
F: 41,613 |
| Rural |
86,188
M: 44,575
F: 41,613 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 17,659
Population Distribution
Total: 86,188 (Male: 44,575, Female: 41,613)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 11,002 (Male: 5,679, Female: 5,323)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 29,956 (Male: 15,139, Female: 14,817)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,114 (Male: 1,069, Female: 1,045)
Literate Population
Total: 50,244 (Male: 30,291, Female: 19,953)
Illiterate Population
Total: 35,944 (Male: 14,284, Female: 21,660)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 30,439 (Male: 24,913, Female: 5,526)
Main Workers
Total: 19,985 (Male: 17,693, Female: 2,292)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,454 (Male: 7,220, Female: 3,234)
Non-Workers
Total: 55,749 (Male: 19,662, Female: 36,087)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,480 (Male: 4,251, Female: 229)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,790 (Male: 2,966, Female: 824)
- Household Industry Workers: 415 (Male: 318, Female: 97)
- Other Workers: 11,300 (Male: 10,158, Female: 1,142)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,179 (Male: 972, Female: 207)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,337 (Male: 2,552, Female: 1,785)
- Household Industry Workers: 275 (Male: 168, Female: 107)
- Other Workers: 4,663 (Male: 3,528, Female: 1,135)
Grampanchayat List of Mejhia Tehsil/Taluka
Mejhia Tehsil comprises 5 Gram Panchayats and 75 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Mejhia. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mejhia
Mejhia is located in the Bankura District of West bengal State, India.
Mejhia Tehsil has 75 villages.
Mejhia has a total of 5 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Mejhia is 86,188.
In Mejhia, there are 44,575 males and 41,613 females.
There are 11,002 children in Mejhia, comprising 5,679 males and 5,323 females.
In Mejhia, the literate population is 50,244 (30,291 males and 19,953 females). The illiterate population is 35,944 (14,284 males and 21,660 females).