All Information About Tapan Subdistrict
Detailed information about Tapan Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Tapan is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dakshin Dinajpur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Tapan - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2205 |
| District | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2205 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 11 |
| Number of Villages | 279 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Balurghat (Code: 221) |
| Assembly Constituency | Gangarampur (Code: 1876) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Gangarampur | Satyendra Nath Ray ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tapan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
250,504
M: 128,500
F: 122,004 |
| Rural |
250,504
M: 128,500
F: 122,004 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 59,443
Population Distribution
Total: 250,504 (Male: 128,500, Female: 122,004)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 28,276 (Male: 14,470, Female: 13,806)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 80,963 (Male: 41,736, Female: 39,227)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 55,965 (Male: 28,174, Female: 27,791)
Literate Population
Total: 152,482 (Male: 84,656, Female: 67,826)
Illiterate Population
Total: 98,022 (Male: 43,844, Female: 54,178)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 114,317 (Male: 76,769, Female: 37,548)
Main Workers
Total: 77,666 (Male: 63,077, Female: 14,589)
Marginal Workers
Total: 36,651 (Male: 13,692, Female: 22,959)
Non-Workers
Total: 136,187 (Male: 51,731, Female: 84,456)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 32,687 (Male: 30,006, Female: 2,681)
- Agricultural Laborers: 31,867 (Male: 22,855, Female: 9,012)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,605 (Male: 1,063, Female: 542)
- Other Workers: 11,507 (Male: 9,153, Female: 2,354)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,207 (Male: 2,433, Female: 2,774)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,021 (Male: 9,078, Female: 15,943)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,560 (Male: 307, Female: 1,253)
- Other Workers: 4,863 (Male: 1,874, Female: 2,989)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tapan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
250,504
M: 128,500
F: 122,004 |
| Rural |
250,504
M: 128,500
F: 122,004 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 59,443
Population Distribution
Total: 250,504 (Male: 128,500, Female: 122,004)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 28,276 (Male: 14,470, Female: 13,806)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 80,963 (Male: 41,736, Female: 39,227)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 55,965 (Male: 28,174, Female: 27,791)
Literate Population
Total: 152,482 (Male: 84,656, Female: 67,826)
Illiterate Population
Total: 98,022 (Male: 43,844, Female: 54,178)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 114,317 (Male: 76,769, Female: 37,548)
Main Workers
Total: 77,666 (Male: 63,077, Female: 14,589)
Marginal Workers
Total: 36,651 (Male: 13,692, Female: 22,959)
Non-Workers
Total: 136,187 (Male: 51,731, Female: 84,456)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 32,687 (Male: 30,006, Female: 2,681)
- Agricultural Laborers: 31,867 (Male: 22,855, Female: 9,012)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,605 (Male: 1,063, Female: 542)
- Other Workers: 11,507 (Male: 9,153, Female: 2,354)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,207 (Male: 2,433, Female: 2,774)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,021 (Male: 9,078, Female: 15,943)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,560 (Male: 307, Female: 1,253)
- Other Workers: 4,863 (Male: 1,874, Female: 2,989)
Grampanchayat List of Tapan Tehsil/Taluka
Tapan Tehsil comprises 11 Gram Panchayats and 279 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Tapan. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tapan
Tapan is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur District of West bengal State, India.
Tapan Tehsil has 279 villages.
Tapan has a total of 11 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Tapan is 250,504.
In Tapan, there are 128,500 males and 122,004 females.
There are 28,276 children in Tapan, comprising 14,470 males and 13,806 females.
In Tapan, the literate population is 152,482 (84,656 males and 67,826 females). The illiterate population is 98,022 (43,844 males and 54,178 females).