All Information About Maldah (Old) Subdistrict
Detailed information about Maldah (Old) Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Maldah (Old) is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Malda District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Maldah (Old) - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2217 |
| District | Malda |
| Census Code 2011 | 2217 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 6 |
| Number of Villages | 118 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Maldaha Uttar (Code: 249) |
| Assembly Constituency | Maldaha (Code: 2076) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Maldaha | Gopal Chandra Saha ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Maldah (Old) Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
156,365
M: 80,108
F: 76,257 |
| Rural |
135,855
M: 69,626
F: 66,229 |
| Urban |
20,510
M: 10,482
F: 10,028 |
Number of Households: 33,629
Population Distribution
Total: 156,365 (Male: 80,108, Female: 76,257)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,123 (Male: 10,713, Female: 10,410)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 50,287 (Male: 25,869, Female: 24,418)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 23,536 (Male: 11,556, Female: 11,980)
Literate Population
Total: 80,614 (Male: 45,278, Female: 35,336)
Illiterate Population
Total: 75,751 (Male: 34,830, Female: 40,921)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,124 (Male: 45,836, Female: 17,288)
Main Workers
Total: 44,438 (Male: 37,114, Female: 7,324)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,686 (Male: 8,722, Female: 9,964)
Non-Workers
Total: 93,241 (Male: 34,272, Female: 58,969)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,391 (Male: 9,138, Female: 1,253)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,868 (Male: 11,322, Female: 2,546)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,374 (Male: 697, Female: 677)
- Other Workers: 18,805 (Male: 15,957, Female: 2,848)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,890 (Male: 1,044, Female: 846)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,123 (Male: 4,503, Female: 5,620)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,099 (Male: 181, Female: 918)
- Other Workers: 5,574 (Male: 2,994, Female: 2,580)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Maldah (Old) Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
156,365
M: 80,108
F: 76,257 |
| Rural |
135,855
M: 69,626
F: 66,229 |
| Urban |
20,510
M: 10,482
F: 10,028 |
Number of Households: 33,629
Population Distribution
Total: 156,365 (Male: 80,108, Female: 76,257)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,123 (Male: 10,713, Female: 10,410)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 50,287 (Male: 25,869, Female: 24,418)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 23,536 (Male: 11,556, Female: 11,980)
Literate Population
Total: 80,614 (Male: 45,278, Female: 35,336)
Illiterate Population
Total: 75,751 (Male: 34,830, Female: 40,921)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,124 (Male: 45,836, Female: 17,288)
Main Workers
Total: 44,438 (Male: 37,114, Female: 7,324)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,686 (Male: 8,722, Female: 9,964)
Non-Workers
Total: 93,241 (Male: 34,272, Female: 58,969)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,391 (Male: 9,138, Female: 1,253)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,868 (Male: 11,322, Female: 2,546)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,374 (Male: 697, Female: 677)
- Other Workers: 18,805 (Male: 15,957, Female: 2,848)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,890 (Male: 1,044, Female: 846)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,123 (Male: 4,503, Female: 5,620)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,099 (Male: 181, Female: 918)
- Other Workers: 5,574 (Male: 2,994, Female: 2,580)
Grampanchayat List of Maldah (Old) Tehsil/Taluka
Maldah (Old) Tehsil comprises 6 Gram Panchayats and 118 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Maldah (Old). You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maldah (Old)
Maldah (Old) is located in the Malda District of West bengal State, India.
Maldah (Old) Tehsil has 118 villages.
Maldah (Old) has a total of 6 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Maldah (Old) is 156,365.
In Maldah (Old), there are 80,108 males and 76,257 females.
There are 21,123 children in Maldah (Old), comprising 10,713 males and 10,410 females.
In Maldah (Old), the literate population is 80,614 (45,278 males and 35,336 females). The illiterate population is 75,751 (34,830 males and 40,921 females).