All Information About Sankrail Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sankrail Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sankrail is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Howrah District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sankrail - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2404 |
| District | Howrah |
| Census Code 2011 | 2404 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 16 |
| Number of Villages | 38 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Howrah (Code: 238) |
| Assembly Constituency | Howrah Dakshin (Code: 1995) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Howrah Dakshin | Nandita Chowdhury ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sankrail Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
330,828
M: 169,930
F: 160,898 |
| Rural |
35,195
M: 18,017
F: 17,178 |
| Urban |
295,633
M: 151,913
F: 143,720 |
Number of Households: 74,342
Population Distribution
Total: 330,828 (Male: 169,930, Female: 160,898)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 36,020 (Male: 18,436, Female: 17,584)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 76,909 (Male: 39,303, Female: 37,606)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,269 (Male: 639, Female: 630)
Literate Population
Total: 245,251 (Male: 131,116, Female: 114,135)
Illiterate Population
Total: 85,577 (Male: 38,814, Female: 46,763)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 125,709 (Male: 101,037, Female: 24,672)
Main Workers
Total: 102,790 (Male: 88,014, Female: 14,776)
Marginal Workers
Total: 22,919 (Male: 13,023, Female: 9,896)
Non-Workers
Total: 205,119 (Male: 68,893, Female: 136,226)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 983 (Male: 897, Female: 86)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,821 (Male: 1,637, Female: 184)
- Household Industry Workers: 24,123 (Male: 19,179, Female: 4,944)
- Other Workers: 75,863 (Male: 66,301, Female: 9,562)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 498 (Male: 320, Female: 178)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,008 (Male: 770, Female: 238)
- Household Industry Workers: 8,779 (Male: 4,245, Female: 4,534)
- Other Workers: 12,634 (Male: 7,688, Female: 4,946)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sankrail Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
330,828
M: 169,930
F: 160,898 |
| Rural |
35,195
M: 18,017
F: 17,178 |
| Urban |
295,633
M: 151,913
F: 143,720 |
Number of Households: 74,342
Population Distribution
Total: 330,828 (Male: 169,930, Female: 160,898)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 36,020 (Male: 18,436, Female: 17,584)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 76,909 (Male: 39,303, Female: 37,606)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,269 (Male: 639, Female: 630)
Literate Population
Total: 245,251 (Male: 131,116, Female: 114,135)
Illiterate Population
Total: 85,577 (Male: 38,814, Female: 46,763)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 125,709 (Male: 101,037, Female: 24,672)
Main Workers
Total: 102,790 (Male: 88,014, Female: 14,776)
Marginal Workers
Total: 22,919 (Male: 13,023, Female: 9,896)
Non-Workers
Total: 205,119 (Male: 68,893, Female: 136,226)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 983 (Male: 897, Female: 86)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,821 (Male: 1,637, Female: 184)
- Household Industry Workers: 24,123 (Male: 19,179, Female: 4,944)
- Other Workers: 75,863 (Male: 66,301, Female: 9,562)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 498 (Male: 320, Female: 178)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,008 (Male: 770, Female: 238)
- Household Industry Workers: 8,779 (Male: 4,245, Female: 4,534)
- Other Workers: 12,634 (Male: 7,688, Female: 4,946)
Grampanchayat List of Sankrail Tehsil/Taluka
Sankrail Tehsil comprises 16 Gram Panchayats and 38 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sankrail. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankrail
Sankrail is located in the Howrah District of West bengal State, India.
Sankrail Tehsil has 38 villages.
Sankrail has a total of 16 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sankrail is 330,828.
In Sankrail, there are 169,930 males and 160,898 females.
There are 36,020 children in Sankrail, comprising 18,436 males and 17,584 females.
In Sankrail, the literate population is 245,251 (131,116 males and 114,135 females). The illiterate population is 85,577 (38,814 males and 46,763 females).