All Information About Rajarhat Subdistrict
Detailed information about Rajarhat Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Rajarhat is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the North 24 Parganas District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Rajarhat - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2332 |
| District | North 24 Parganas |
| Census Code 2011 | 2332 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 5 |
| Number of Villages | 40 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Barasat (Code: 224) |
| Assembly Constituency | Rajarhat new town (Code: 1902) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Rajarhat new town | Tapash Chatterjee ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rajarhat Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
189,893
M: 97,623
F: 92,270 |
| Rural |
89,607
M: 46,121
F: 43,486 |
| Urban |
100,286
M: 51,502
F: 48,784 |
Number of Households: 42,910
Population Distribution
Total: 189,893 (Male: 97,623, Female: 92,270)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,003 (Male: 11,369, Female: 10,634)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 66,551 (Male: 34,209, Female: 32,342)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,174 (Male: 592, Female: 582)
Literate Population
Total: 139,571 (Male: 75,258, Female: 64,313)
Illiterate Population
Total: 50,322 (Male: 22,365, Female: 27,957)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,601 (Male: 54,922, Female: 8,679)
Main Workers
Total: 57,828 (Male: 50,688, Female: 7,140)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,773 (Male: 4,234, Female: 1,539)
Non-Workers
Total: 126,292 (Male: 42,701, Female: 83,591)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,798 (Male: 2,673, Female: 125)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,473 (Male: 2,348, Female: 125)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,653 (Male: 1,210, Female: 443)
- Other Workers: 50,904 (Male: 44,457, Female: 6,447)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 203 (Male: 149, Female: 54)
- Agricultural Laborers: 750 (Male: 659, Female: 91)
- Household Industry Workers: 482 (Male: 267, Female: 215)
- Other Workers: 4,338 (Male: 3,159, Female: 1,179)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rajarhat Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
189,893
M: 97,623
F: 92,270 |
| Rural |
89,607
M: 46,121
F: 43,486 |
| Urban |
100,286
M: 51,502
F: 48,784 |
Number of Households: 42,910
Population Distribution
Total: 189,893 (Male: 97,623, Female: 92,270)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,003 (Male: 11,369, Female: 10,634)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 66,551 (Male: 34,209, Female: 32,342)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,174 (Male: 592, Female: 582)
Literate Population
Total: 139,571 (Male: 75,258, Female: 64,313)
Illiterate Population
Total: 50,322 (Male: 22,365, Female: 27,957)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,601 (Male: 54,922, Female: 8,679)
Main Workers
Total: 57,828 (Male: 50,688, Female: 7,140)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,773 (Male: 4,234, Female: 1,539)
Non-Workers
Total: 126,292 (Male: 42,701, Female: 83,591)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,798 (Male: 2,673, Female: 125)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,473 (Male: 2,348, Female: 125)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,653 (Male: 1,210, Female: 443)
- Other Workers: 50,904 (Male: 44,457, Female: 6,447)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 203 (Male: 149, Female: 54)
- Agricultural Laborers: 750 (Male: 659, Female: 91)
- Household Industry Workers: 482 (Male: 267, Female: 215)
- Other Workers: 4,338 (Male: 3,159, Female: 1,179)
Grampanchayat List of Rajarhat Tehsil/Taluka
Rajarhat Tehsil comprises 5 Gram Panchayats and 40 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Rajarhat. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.