All Information About Gaighata Subdistrict
Detailed information about Gaighata Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Gaighata is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the North 24 Parganas District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Gaighata - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2318 |
| District | North 24 Parganas |
| Census Code 2011 | 2318 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 13 |
| Number of Villages | 107 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Bangaon (Code: 222) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bangaon Dakshin (Code: 1883) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bangaon Dakshin | Swapan Majumder ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Gaighata Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
330,287
M: 169,216
F: 161,071 |
| Rural |
265,526
M: 136,500
F: 129,026 |
| Urban |
64,761
M: 32,716
F: 32,045 |
Number of Households: 79,503
Population Distribution
Total: 330,287 (Male: 169,216, Female: 161,071)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 29,228 (Male: 14,796, Female: 14,432)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 162,281 (Male: 82,882, Female: 79,399)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,797 (Male: 2,889, Female: 2,908)
Literate Population
Total: 247,838 (Male: 134,183, Female: 113,655)
Illiterate Population
Total: 82,449 (Male: 35,033, Female: 47,416)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 121,719 (Male: 101,581, Female: 20,138)
Main Workers
Total: 108,938 (Male: 94,811, Female: 14,127)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,781 (Male: 6,770, Female: 6,011)
Non-Workers
Total: 208,568 (Male: 67,635, Female: 140,933)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,307 (Male: 19,452, Female: 855)
- Agricultural Laborers: 33,860 (Male: 29,666, Female: 4,194)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,036 (Male: 2,344, Female: 1,692)
- Other Workers: 50,735 (Male: 43,349, Female: 7,386)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 848 (Male: 531, Female: 317)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,840 (Male: 2,952, Female: 1,888)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,884 (Male: 312, Female: 1,572)
- Other Workers: 5,209 (Male: 2,975, Female: 2,234)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Gaighata Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
330,287
M: 169,216
F: 161,071 |
| Rural |
265,526
M: 136,500
F: 129,026 |
| Urban |
64,761
M: 32,716
F: 32,045 |
Number of Households: 79,503
Population Distribution
Total: 330,287 (Male: 169,216, Female: 161,071)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 29,228 (Male: 14,796, Female: 14,432)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 162,281 (Male: 82,882, Female: 79,399)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,797 (Male: 2,889, Female: 2,908)
Literate Population
Total: 247,838 (Male: 134,183, Female: 113,655)
Illiterate Population
Total: 82,449 (Male: 35,033, Female: 47,416)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 121,719 (Male: 101,581, Female: 20,138)
Main Workers
Total: 108,938 (Male: 94,811, Female: 14,127)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,781 (Male: 6,770, Female: 6,011)
Non-Workers
Total: 208,568 (Male: 67,635, Female: 140,933)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,307 (Male: 19,452, Female: 855)
- Agricultural Laborers: 33,860 (Male: 29,666, Female: 4,194)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,036 (Male: 2,344, Female: 1,692)
- Other Workers: 50,735 (Male: 43,349, Female: 7,386)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 848 (Male: 531, Female: 317)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,840 (Male: 2,952, Female: 1,888)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,884 (Male: 312, Female: 1,572)
- Other Workers: 5,209 (Male: 2,975, Female: 2,234)
Grampanchayat List of Gaighata Tehsil/Taluka
Gaighata Tehsil comprises 13 Gram Panchayats and 107 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Gaighata. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaighata
Gaighata is located in the North 24 Parganas District of West bengal State, India.
Gaighata Tehsil has 107 villages.
Gaighata has a total of 13 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Gaighata is 330,287.
In Gaighata, there are 169,216 males and 161,071 females.
There are 29,228 children in Gaighata, comprising 14,796 males and 14,432 females.
In Gaighata, the literate population is 247,838 (134,183 males and 113,655 females). The illiterate population is 82,449 (35,033 males and 47,416 females).