All Information About Kushmundi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kushmundi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kushmundi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dakshin Dinajpur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kushmundi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2200 |
| District | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2200 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 231 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Balurghat (Code: 221) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kushmandi (Code: 1880) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kushmandi | Rekha Roy ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kushmundi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
198,752
M: 100,317
F: 98,435 |
| Rural |
198,752
M: 100,317
F: 98,435 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 45,135
Population Distribution
Total: 198,752 (Male: 100,317, Female: 98,435)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 25,687 (Male: 13,138, Female: 12,549)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 88,967 (Male: 45,213, Female: 43,754)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 15,622 (Male: 7,658, Female: 7,964)
Literate Population
Total: 113,240 (Male: 62,611, Female: 50,629)
Illiterate Population
Total: 85,512 (Male: 37,706, Female: 47,806)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,748 (Male: 56,251, Female: 19,497)
Main Workers
Total: 57,077 (Male: 48,618, Female: 8,459)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,671 (Male: 7,633, Female: 11,038)
Non-Workers
Total: 123,004 (Male: 44,066, Female: 78,938)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 28,761 (Male: 26,530, Female: 2,231)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,497 (Male: 16,488, Female: 5,009)
- Household Industry Workers: 483 (Male: 374, Female: 109)
- Other Workers: 6,336 (Male: 5,226, Female: 1,110)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,427 (Male: 1,829, Female: 1,598)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,754 (Male: 4,902, Female: 7,852)
- Household Industry Workers: 521 (Male: 76, Female: 445)
- Other Workers: 1,969 (Male: 826, Female: 1,143)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kushmundi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
198,752
M: 100,317
F: 98,435 |
| Rural |
198,752
M: 100,317
F: 98,435 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 45,135
Population Distribution
Total: 198,752 (Male: 100,317, Female: 98,435)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 25,687 (Male: 13,138, Female: 12,549)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 88,967 (Male: 45,213, Female: 43,754)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 15,622 (Male: 7,658, Female: 7,964)
Literate Population
Total: 113,240 (Male: 62,611, Female: 50,629)
Illiterate Population
Total: 85,512 (Male: 37,706, Female: 47,806)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,748 (Male: 56,251, Female: 19,497)
Main Workers
Total: 57,077 (Male: 48,618, Female: 8,459)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,671 (Male: 7,633, Female: 11,038)
Non-Workers
Total: 123,004 (Male: 44,066, Female: 78,938)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 28,761 (Male: 26,530, Female: 2,231)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,497 (Male: 16,488, Female: 5,009)
- Household Industry Workers: 483 (Male: 374, Female: 109)
- Other Workers: 6,336 (Male: 5,226, Female: 1,110)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,427 (Male: 1,829, Female: 1,598)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,754 (Male: 4,902, Female: 7,852)
- Household Industry Workers: 521 (Male: 76, Female: 445)
- Other Workers: 1,969 (Male: 826, Female: 1,143)
Grampanchayat List of Kushmundi Tehsil/Taluka
Kushmundi Tehsil comprises 8 Gram Panchayats and 231 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kushmundi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kushmundi
Kushmundi is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur District of West bengal State, India.
Kushmundi Tehsil has 231 villages.
Kushmundi has a total of 8 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kushmundi is 198,752.
In Kushmundi, there are 100,317 males and 98,435 females.
There are 25,687 children in Kushmundi, comprising 13,138 males and 12,549 females.
In Kushmundi, the literate population is 113,240 (62,611 males and 50,629 females). The illiterate population is 85,512 (37,706 males and 47,806 females).