All Information About Pursura Subdistrict
Detailed information about Pursura Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Pursura is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Hooghly District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Pursura - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2341 |
| District | Hooghly |
| Census Code 2011 | 2341 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 50 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Arambag (Code: 218) |
| Assembly Constituency | Pursurah (Code: 1859) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Pursurah | Biman Ghosh ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pursura Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
173,437
M: 88,908
F: 84,529 |
| Rural |
173,437
M: 88,908
F: 84,529 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 39,752
Population Distribution
Total: 173,437 (Male: 88,908, Female: 84,529)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,804 (Male: 9,138, Female: 8,666)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 37,025 (Male: 18,771, Female: 18,254)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 839 (Male: 429, Female: 410)
Literate Population
Total: 127,809 (Male: 70,698, Female: 57,111)
Illiterate Population
Total: 45,628 (Male: 18,210, Female: 27,418)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,057 (Male: 56,465, Female: 8,592)
Main Workers
Total: 50,282 (Male: 46,538, Female: 3,744)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,775 (Male: 9,927, Female: 4,848)
Non-Workers
Total: 108,380 (Male: 32,443, Female: 75,937)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 15,933 (Male: 15,542, Female: 391)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,112 (Male: 11,808, Female: 1,304)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,334 (Male: 1,020, Female: 314)
- Other Workers: 19,903 (Male: 18,168, Female: 1,735)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,317 (Male: 822, Female: 495)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,894 (Male: 6,646, Female: 2,248)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,122 (Male: 304, Female: 818)
- Other Workers: 3,442 (Male: 2,155, Female: 1,287)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pursura Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
173,437
M: 88,908
F: 84,529 |
| Rural |
173,437
M: 88,908
F: 84,529 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 39,752
Population Distribution
Total: 173,437 (Male: 88,908, Female: 84,529)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,804 (Male: 9,138, Female: 8,666)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 37,025 (Male: 18,771, Female: 18,254)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 839 (Male: 429, Female: 410)
Literate Population
Total: 127,809 (Male: 70,698, Female: 57,111)
Illiterate Population
Total: 45,628 (Male: 18,210, Female: 27,418)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,057 (Male: 56,465, Female: 8,592)
Main Workers
Total: 50,282 (Male: 46,538, Female: 3,744)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,775 (Male: 9,927, Female: 4,848)
Non-Workers
Total: 108,380 (Male: 32,443, Female: 75,937)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 15,933 (Male: 15,542, Female: 391)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,112 (Male: 11,808, Female: 1,304)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,334 (Male: 1,020, Female: 314)
- Other Workers: 19,903 (Male: 18,168, Female: 1,735)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,317 (Male: 822, Female: 495)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,894 (Male: 6,646, Female: 2,248)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,122 (Male: 304, Female: 818)
- Other Workers: 3,442 (Male: 2,155, Female: 1,287)
Grampanchayat List of Pursura Tehsil/Taluka
Pursura Tehsil comprises 8 Gram Panchayats and 50 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Pursura. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pursura
Pursura is located in the Hooghly District of West bengal State, India.
Pursura Tehsil has 50 villages.
Pursura has a total of 8 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Pursura is 173,437.
In Pursura, there are 88,908 males and 84,529 females.
There are 17,804 children in Pursura, comprising 9,138 males and 8,666 females.
In Pursura, the literate population is 127,809 (70,698 males and 57,111 females). The illiterate population is 45,628 (18,210 males and 27,418 females).