All Information About Kaliganj Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kaliganj Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kaliganj is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Nadia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kaliganj - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2303 |
| District | Nadia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2303 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 15 |
| Number of Villages | 127 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Krishnanagar (Code: 247) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kaliganj (Code: 2058) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kaliganj | Nasiruddin Ahamed (LAL) ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kaliganj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
334,881
M: 171,912
F: 162,969 |
| Rural |
306,197
M: 157,234
F: 148,963 |
| Urban |
28,684
M: 14,678
F: 14,006 |
Number of Households: 78,432
Population Distribution
Total: 334,881 (Male: 171,912, Female: 162,969)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 41,473 (Male: 21,086, Female: 20,387)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 50,979 (Male: 26,272, Female: 24,707)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,642 (Male: 855, Female: 787)
Literate Population
Total: 193,975 (Male: 104,124, Female: 89,851)
Illiterate Population
Total: 140,906 (Male: 67,788, Female: 73,118)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 103,923 (Male: 95,486, Female: 8,437)
Main Workers
Total: 88,254 (Male: 83,610, Female: 4,644)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,669 (Male: 11,876, Female: 3,793)
Non-Workers
Total: 230,958 (Male: 76,426, Female: 154,532)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,727 (Male: 20,243, Female: 484)
- Agricultural Laborers: 40,634 (Male: 39,412, Female: 1,222)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,884 (Male: 2,258, Female: 626)
- Other Workers: 24,009 (Male: 21,697, Female: 2,312)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,078 (Male: 852, Female: 226)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,665 (Male: 7,759, Female: 906)
- Household Industry Workers: 972 (Male: 461, Female: 511)
- Other Workers: 4,954 (Male: 2,804, Female: 2,150)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kaliganj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
334,881
M: 171,912
F: 162,969 |
| Rural |
306,197
M: 157,234
F: 148,963 |
| Urban |
28,684
M: 14,678
F: 14,006 |
Number of Households: 78,432
Population Distribution
Total: 334,881 (Male: 171,912, Female: 162,969)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 41,473 (Male: 21,086, Female: 20,387)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 50,979 (Male: 26,272, Female: 24,707)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,642 (Male: 855, Female: 787)
Literate Population
Total: 193,975 (Male: 104,124, Female: 89,851)
Illiterate Population
Total: 140,906 (Male: 67,788, Female: 73,118)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 103,923 (Male: 95,486, Female: 8,437)
Main Workers
Total: 88,254 (Male: 83,610, Female: 4,644)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,669 (Male: 11,876, Female: 3,793)
Non-Workers
Total: 230,958 (Male: 76,426, Female: 154,532)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,727 (Male: 20,243, Female: 484)
- Agricultural Laborers: 40,634 (Male: 39,412, Female: 1,222)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,884 (Male: 2,258, Female: 626)
- Other Workers: 24,009 (Male: 21,697, Female: 2,312)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,078 (Male: 852, Female: 226)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,665 (Male: 7,759, Female: 906)
- Household Industry Workers: 972 (Male: 461, Female: 511)
- Other Workers: 4,954 (Male: 2,804, Female: 2,150)
Grampanchayat List of Kaliganj Tehsil/Taluka
Kaliganj Tehsil comprises 15 Gram Panchayats and 127 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kaliganj. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kaliganj
Kaliganj is located in the Nadia District of West bengal State, India.
Kaliganj Tehsil has 127 villages.
Kaliganj has a total of 15 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kaliganj is 334,881.
In Kaliganj, there are 171,912 males and 162,969 females.
There are 41,473 children in Kaliganj, comprising 21,086 males and 20,387 females.
In Kaliganj, the literate population is 193,975 (104,124 males and 89,851 females). The illiterate population is 140,906 (67,788 males and 73,118 females).