All Information About Sainthia Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sainthia Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sainthia is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Birbhum District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sainthia - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2261 |
| District | Birbhum |
| Census Code 2011 | 2261 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 12 |
| Number of Villages | 231 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Birbhum (Code: 229) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sainthia (Code: 1936) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sainthia | Nilabati Saha ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sainthia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
195,349
M: 100,141
F: 95,208 |
| Rural |
186,107
M: 95,444
F: 90,663 |
| Urban |
9,242
M: 4,697
F: 4,545 |
Number of Households: 46,552
Population Distribution
Total: 195,349 (Male: 100,141, Female: 95,208)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,721 (Male: 11,569, Female: 11,152)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 68,859 (Male: 35,424, Female: 33,435)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 24,019 (Male: 11,885, Female: 12,134)
Literate Population
Total: 124,849 (Male: 69,920, Female: 54,929)
Illiterate Population
Total: 70,500 (Male: 30,221, Female: 40,279)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 80,788 (Male: 60,006, Female: 20,782)
Main Workers
Total: 50,452 (Male: 43,031, Female: 7,421)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,336 (Male: 16,975, Female: 13,361)
Non-Workers
Total: 114,561 (Male: 40,135, Female: 74,426)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,553 (Male: 13,734, Female: 819)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,724 (Male: 17,371, Female: 4,353)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,558 (Male: 1,145, Female: 413)
- Other Workers: 12,617 (Male: 10,781, Female: 1,836)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,965 (Male: 2,318, Female: 647)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,682 (Male: 12,363, Female: 10,319)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,139 (Male: 316, Female: 823)
- Other Workers: 3,550 (Male: 1,978, Female: 1,572)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sainthia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
195,349
M: 100,141
F: 95,208 |
| Rural |
186,107
M: 95,444
F: 90,663 |
| Urban |
9,242
M: 4,697
F: 4,545 |
Number of Households: 46,552
Population Distribution
Total: 195,349 (Male: 100,141, Female: 95,208)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,721 (Male: 11,569, Female: 11,152)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 68,859 (Male: 35,424, Female: 33,435)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 24,019 (Male: 11,885, Female: 12,134)
Literate Population
Total: 124,849 (Male: 69,920, Female: 54,929)
Illiterate Population
Total: 70,500 (Male: 30,221, Female: 40,279)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 80,788 (Male: 60,006, Female: 20,782)
Main Workers
Total: 50,452 (Male: 43,031, Female: 7,421)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,336 (Male: 16,975, Female: 13,361)
Non-Workers
Total: 114,561 (Male: 40,135, Female: 74,426)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,553 (Male: 13,734, Female: 819)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,724 (Male: 17,371, Female: 4,353)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,558 (Male: 1,145, Female: 413)
- Other Workers: 12,617 (Male: 10,781, Female: 1,836)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,965 (Male: 2,318, Female: 647)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,682 (Male: 12,363, Female: 10,319)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,139 (Male: 316, Female: 823)
- Other Workers: 3,550 (Male: 1,978, Female: 1,572)
Grampanchayat List of Sainthia Tehsil/Taluka
Sainthia Tehsil comprises 12 Gram Panchayats and 231 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sainthia. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sainthia
Sainthia is located in the Birbhum District of West bengal State, India.
Sainthia Tehsil has 231 villages.
Sainthia has a total of 12 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sainthia is 195,349.
In Sainthia, there are 100,141 males and 95,208 females.
There are 22,721 children in Sainthia, comprising 11,569 males and 11,152 females.
In Sainthia, the literate population is 124,849 (69,920 males and 54,929 females). The illiterate population is 70,500 (30,221 males and 40,279 females).