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.