All Information About Balagarh Subdistrict
Detailed information about Balagarh Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Balagarh is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Hooghly District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Balagarh - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2345 |
| District | Hooghly |
| Census Code 2011 | 2345 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 13 |
| Number of Villages | 136 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Hooghly (Code: 237) |
| Assembly Constituency | Balagarh (Code: 1987) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Balagarh | Manoranjan Bapari ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Balagarh Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
228,998
M: 116,828
F: 112,170 |
| Rural |
200,810
M: 102,488
F: 98,322 |
| Urban |
28,188
M: 14,340
F: 13,848 |
Number of Households: 55,881
Population Distribution
Total: 228,998 (Male: 116,828, Female: 112,170)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,396 (Male: 10,908, Female: 10,488)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 93,402 (Male: 47,857, Female: 45,545)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 21,129 (Male: 10,393, Female: 10,736)
Literate Population
Total: 159,735 (Male: 87,232, Female: 72,503)
Illiterate Population
Total: 69,263 (Male: 29,596, Female: 39,667)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 95,002 (Male: 73,743, Female: 21,259)
Main Workers
Total: 75,643 (Male: 63,099, Female: 12,544)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,359 (Male: 10,644, Female: 8,715)
Non-Workers
Total: 133,996 (Male: 43,085, Female: 90,911)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,243 (Male: 13,770, Female: 473)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,556 (Male: 21,738, Female: 6,818)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,785 (Male: 1,830, Female: 955)
- Other Workers: 30,059 (Male: 25,761, Female: 4,298)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 910 (Male: 668, Female: 242)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,286 (Male: 6,829, Female: 5,457)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,336 (Male: 257, Female: 1,079)
- Other Workers: 4,827 (Male: 2,890, Female: 1,937)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Balagarh Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
228,998
M: 116,828
F: 112,170 |
| Rural |
200,810
M: 102,488
F: 98,322 |
| Urban |
28,188
M: 14,340
F: 13,848 |
Number of Households: 55,881
Population Distribution
Total: 228,998 (Male: 116,828, Female: 112,170)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,396 (Male: 10,908, Female: 10,488)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 93,402 (Male: 47,857, Female: 45,545)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 21,129 (Male: 10,393, Female: 10,736)
Literate Population
Total: 159,735 (Male: 87,232, Female: 72,503)
Illiterate Population
Total: 69,263 (Male: 29,596, Female: 39,667)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 95,002 (Male: 73,743, Female: 21,259)
Main Workers
Total: 75,643 (Male: 63,099, Female: 12,544)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,359 (Male: 10,644, Female: 8,715)
Non-Workers
Total: 133,996 (Male: 43,085, Female: 90,911)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,243 (Male: 13,770, Female: 473)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,556 (Male: 21,738, Female: 6,818)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,785 (Male: 1,830, Female: 955)
- Other Workers: 30,059 (Male: 25,761, Female: 4,298)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 910 (Male: 668, Female: 242)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,286 (Male: 6,829, Female: 5,457)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,336 (Male: 257, Female: 1,079)
- Other Workers: 4,827 (Male: 2,890, Female: 1,937)
Grampanchayat List of Balagarh Tehsil/Taluka
Balagarh Tehsil comprises 13 Gram Panchayats and 136 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Balagarh. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balagarh
Balagarh is located in the Hooghly District of West bengal State, India.
Balagarh Tehsil has 136 villages.
Balagarh has a total of 13 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Balagarh is 228,998.
In Balagarh, there are 116,828 males and 112,170 females.
There are 21,396 children in Balagarh, comprising 10,908 males and 10,488 females.
In Balagarh, the literate population is 159,735 (87,232 males and 72,503 females). The illiterate population is 69,263 (29,596 males and 39,667 females).