All Information About Tarakeswar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Tarakeswar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Tarakeswar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Hooghly District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Tarakeswar - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2342 |
| District | Hooghly |
| Census Code 2011 | 2342 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 90 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Arambag (Code: 218) |
| Assembly Constituency | Tarakeswar (Code: 1860) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Tarakeswar | Ramendu Sinharay ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tarakeswar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
179,148
M: 91,534
F: 87,614 |
| Rural |
179,148
M: 91,534
F: 87,614 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 41,975
Population Distribution
Total: 179,148 (Male: 91,534, Female: 87,614)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,096 (Male: 8,771, Female: 8,325)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 42,338 (Male: 21,209, Female: 21,129)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,034 (Male: 4,452, Female: 4,582)
Literate Population
Total: 129,574 (Male: 71,609, Female: 57,965)
Illiterate Population
Total: 49,574 (Male: 19,925, Female: 29,649)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,530 (Male: 58,719, Female: 16,811)
Main Workers
Total: 52,235 (Male: 45,408, Female: 6,827)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,295 (Male: 13,311, Female: 9,984)
Non-Workers
Total: 103,618 (Male: 32,815, Female: 70,803)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,992 (Male: 12,570, Female: 422)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,353 (Male: 12,218, Female: 3,135)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,915 (Male: 1,358, Female: 557)
- Other Workers: 21,975 (Male: 19,262, Female: 2,713)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,775 (Male: 1,272, Female: 503)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,415 (Male: 8,463, Female: 4,952)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,008 (Male: 430, Female: 1,578)
- Other Workers: 6,097 (Male: 3,146, Female: 2,951)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tarakeswar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
179,148
M: 91,534
F: 87,614 |
| Rural |
179,148
M: 91,534
F: 87,614 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 41,975
Population Distribution
Total: 179,148 (Male: 91,534, Female: 87,614)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,096 (Male: 8,771, Female: 8,325)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 42,338 (Male: 21,209, Female: 21,129)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,034 (Male: 4,452, Female: 4,582)
Literate Population
Total: 129,574 (Male: 71,609, Female: 57,965)
Illiterate Population
Total: 49,574 (Male: 19,925, Female: 29,649)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,530 (Male: 58,719, Female: 16,811)
Main Workers
Total: 52,235 (Male: 45,408, Female: 6,827)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,295 (Male: 13,311, Female: 9,984)
Non-Workers
Total: 103,618 (Male: 32,815, Female: 70,803)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,992 (Male: 12,570, Female: 422)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,353 (Male: 12,218, Female: 3,135)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,915 (Male: 1,358, Female: 557)
- Other Workers: 21,975 (Male: 19,262, Female: 2,713)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,775 (Male: 1,272, Female: 503)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,415 (Male: 8,463, Female: 4,952)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,008 (Male: 430, Female: 1,578)
- Other Workers: 6,097 (Male: 3,146, Female: 2,951)
Grampanchayat List of Tarakeswar Tehsil/Taluka
Tarakeswar Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 90 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Tarakeswar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tarakeswar
Tarakeswar is located in the Hooghly District of West bengal State, India.
Tarakeswar Tehsil has 90 villages.
Tarakeswar has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Tarakeswar is 179,148.
In Tarakeswar, there are 91,534 males and 87,614 females.
There are 17,096 children in Tarakeswar, comprising 8,771 males and 8,325 females.
In Tarakeswar, the literate population is 129,574 (71,609 males and 57,965 females). The illiterate population is 49,574 (19,925 males and 29,649 females).