All Information About Farakka Subdistrict
Detailed information about Farakka Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Farakka is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Murshidabad District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Farakka - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2223 |
| District | Murshidabad |
| Census Code 2011 | 2223 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 74 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Maldaha Dakshin (Code: 248) |
| Assembly Constituency | Farakka (Code: 2066) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Farakka | Manirul Islam ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Farakka Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
274,111
M: 139,226
F: 134,885 |
| Rural |
167,826
M: 85,302
F: 82,524 |
| Urban |
106,285
M: 53,924
F: 52,361 |
Number of Households: 54,005
Population Distribution
Total: 274,111 (Male: 139,226, Female: 134,885)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 48,767 (Male: 24,894, Female: 23,873)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 32,689 (Male: 16,928, Female: 15,761)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,165 (Male: 2,608, Female: 2,557)
Literate Population
Total: 134,650 (Male: 74,957, Female: 59,693)
Illiterate Population
Total: 139,461 (Male: 64,269, Female: 75,192)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 120,946 (Male: 67,058, Female: 53,888)
Main Workers
Total: 87,375 (Male: 52,234, Female: 35,141)
Marginal Workers
Total: 33,571 (Male: 14,824, Female: 18,747)
Non-Workers
Total: 153,165 (Male: 72,168, Female: 80,997)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,363 (Male: 4,103, Female: 260)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,743 (Male: 9,241, Female: 502)
- Household Industry Workers: 33,833 (Male: 5,289, Female: 28,544)
- Other Workers: 39,436 (Male: 33,601, Female: 5,835)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 719 (Male: 551, Female: 168)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,121 (Male: 4,213, Female: 908)
- Household Industry Workers: 14,728 (Male: 1,433, Female: 13,295)
- Other Workers: 13,003 (Male: 8,627, Female: 4,376)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Farakka Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
274,111
M: 139,226
F: 134,885 |
| Rural |
167,826
M: 85,302
F: 82,524 |
| Urban |
106,285
M: 53,924
F: 52,361 |
Number of Households: 54,005
Population Distribution
Total: 274,111 (Male: 139,226, Female: 134,885)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 48,767 (Male: 24,894, Female: 23,873)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 32,689 (Male: 16,928, Female: 15,761)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,165 (Male: 2,608, Female: 2,557)
Literate Population
Total: 134,650 (Male: 74,957, Female: 59,693)
Illiterate Population
Total: 139,461 (Male: 64,269, Female: 75,192)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 120,946 (Male: 67,058, Female: 53,888)
Main Workers
Total: 87,375 (Male: 52,234, Female: 35,141)
Marginal Workers
Total: 33,571 (Male: 14,824, Female: 18,747)
Non-Workers
Total: 153,165 (Male: 72,168, Female: 80,997)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,363 (Male: 4,103, Female: 260)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,743 (Male: 9,241, Female: 502)
- Household Industry Workers: 33,833 (Male: 5,289, Female: 28,544)
- Other Workers: 39,436 (Male: 33,601, Female: 5,835)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 719 (Male: 551, Female: 168)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,121 (Male: 4,213, Female: 908)
- Household Industry Workers: 14,728 (Male: 1,433, Female: 13,295)
- Other Workers: 13,003 (Male: 8,627, Female: 4,376)
Grampanchayat List of Farakka Tehsil/Taluka
Farakka Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 74 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Farakka. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Farakka
Farakka is located in the Murshidabad District of West bengal State, India.
Farakka Tehsil has 74 villages.
Farakka has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Farakka is 274,111.
In Farakka, there are 139,226 males and 134,885 females.
There are 48,767 children in Farakka, comprising 24,894 males and 23,873 females.
In Farakka, the literate population is 134,650 (74,957 males and 59,693 females). The illiterate population is 139,461 (64,269 males and 75,192 females).