All Information About Burwan Subdistrict
Detailed information about Burwan Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Burwan is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Murshidabad District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Burwan - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2248 |
| District | Murshidabad |
| Census Code 2011 | 2248 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 13 |
| Number of Villages | 160 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Baharampur (Code: 220) |
| Assembly Constituency | Burwan (Code: 1871) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Burwan | Jiban Krishna Saha ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Burwan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
257,466
M: 132,439
F: 125,027 |
| Rural |
257,466
M: 132,439
F: 125,027 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 60,732
Population Distribution
Total: 257,466 (Male: 132,439, Female: 125,027)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,063 (Male: 16,487, Female: 15,576)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 63,098 (Male: 32,264, Female: 30,834)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,955 (Male: 1,477, Female: 1,478)
Literate Population
Total: 155,449 (Male: 86,929, Female: 68,520)
Illiterate Population
Total: 102,017 (Male: 45,510, Female: 56,507)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 84,561 (Male: 76,148, Female: 8,413)
Main Workers
Total: 58,909 (Male: 55,275, Female: 3,634)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,652 (Male: 20,873, Female: 4,779)
Non-Workers
Total: 172,905 (Male: 56,291, Female: 116,614)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,575 (Male: 17,240, Female: 335)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,287 (Male: 25,495, Female: 792)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,871 (Male: 1,360, Female: 511)
- Other Workers: 13,176 (Male: 11,180, Female: 1,996)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,669 (Male: 3,307, Female: 362)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,828 (Male: 15,060, Female: 1,768)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,123 (Male: 358, Female: 765)
- Other Workers: 4,032 (Male: 2,148, Female: 1,884)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Burwan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
257,466
M: 132,439
F: 125,027 |
| Rural |
257,466
M: 132,439
F: 125,027 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 60,732
Population Distribution
Total: 257,466 (Male: 132,439, Female: 125,027)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,063 (Male: 16,487, Female: 15,576)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 63,098 (Male: 32,264, Female: 30,834)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,955 (Male: 1,477, Female: 1,478)
Literate Population
Total: 155,449 (Male: 86,929, Female: 68,520)
Illiterate Population
Total: 102,017 (Male: 45,510, Female: 56,507)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 84,561 (Male: 76,148, Female: 8,413)
Main Workers
Total: 58,909 (Male: 55,275, Female: 3,634)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,652 (Male: 20,873, Female: 4,779)
Non-Workers
Total: 172,905 (Male: 56,291, Female: 116,614)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,575 (Male: 17,240, Female: 335)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,287 (Male: 25,495, Female: 792)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,871 (Male: 1,360, Female: 511)
- Other Workers: 13,176 (Male: 11,180, Female: 1,996)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,669 (Male: 3,307, Female: 362)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,828 (Male: 15,060, Female: 1,768)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,123 (Male: 358, Female: 765)
- Other Workers: 4,032 (Male: 2,148, Female: 1,884)
Grampanchayat List of Burwan Tehsil/Taluka
Burwan Tehsil comprises 13 Gram Panchayats and 160 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Burwan. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Burwan
Burwan is located in the Murshidabad District of West bengal State, India.
Burwan Tehsil has 160 villages.
Burwan has a total of 13 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Burwan is 257,466.
In Burwan, there are 132,439 males and 125,027 females.
There are 32,063 children in Burwan, comprising 16,487 males and 15,576 females.
In Burwan, the literate population is 155,449 (86,929 males and 68,520 females). The illiterate population is 102,017 (45,510 males and 56,507 females).