All Information About Kanksa Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kanksa Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kanksa is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Paschim Bardhaman District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kanksa - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2275 |
| District | Paschim Bardhaman |
| Census Code 2011 | 2275 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 89 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Bardhaman - Durgapur (Code: 225) |
| Assembly Constituency | Durgapur Purba (Code: 1907) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Durgapur Purba | Pradip Mazumdar ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kanksa Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
178,125
M: 91,350
F: 86,775 |
| Rural |
103,594
M: 53,213
F: 50,381 |
| Urban |
74,531
M: 38,137
F: 36,394 |
Number of Households: 40,438
Population Distribution
Total: 178,125 (Male: 91,350, Female: 86,775)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,210 (Male: 10,301, Female: 9,909)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 62,329 (Male: 31,830, Female: 30,499)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 18,239 (Male: 9,110, Female: 9,129)
Literate Population
Total: 120,545 (Male: 67,797, Female: 52,748)
Illiterate Population
Total: 57,580 (Male: 23,553, Female: 34,027)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,480 (Male: 53,636, Female: 21,844)
Main Workers
Total: 47,064 (Male: 38,486, Female: 8,578)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,416 (Male: 15,150, Female: 13,266)
Non-Workers
Total: 102,645 (Male: 37,714, Female: 64,931)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,394 (Male: 5,032, Female: 362)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,338 (Male: 7,054, Female: 3,284)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,368 (Male: 743, Female: 625)
- Other Workers: 29,964 (Male: 25,657, Female: 4,307)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,456 (Male: 1,085, Female: 371)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,455 (Male: 6,494, Female: 5,961)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,243 (Male: 391, Female: 852)
- Other Workers: 13,262 (Male: 7,180, Female: 6,082)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kanksa Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
178,125
M: 91,350
F: 86,775 |
| Rural |
103,594
M: 53,213
F: 50,381 |
| Urban |
74,531
M: 38,137
F: 36,394 |
Number of Households: 40,438
Population Distribution
Total: 178,125 (Male: 91,350, Female: 86,775)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,210 (Male: 10,301, Female: 9,909)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 62,329 (Male: 31,830, Female: 30,499)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 18,239 (Male: 9,110, Female: 9,129)
Literate Population
Total: 120,545 (Male: 67,797, Female: 52,748)
Illiterate Population
Total: 57,580 (Male: 23,553, Female: 34,027)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,480 (Male: 53,636, Female: 21,844)
Main Workers
Total: 47,064 (Male: 38,486, Female: 8,578)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,416 (Male: 15,150, Female: 13,266)
Non-Workers
Total: 102,645 (Male: 37,714, Female: 64,931)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,394 (Male: 5,032, Female: 362)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,338 (Male: 7,054, Female: 3,284)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,368 (Male: 743, Female: 625)
- Other Workers: 29,964 (Male: 25,657, Female: 4,307)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,456 (Male: 1,085, Female: 371)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,455 (Male: 6,494, Female: 5,961)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,243 (Male: 391, Female: 852)
- Other Workers: 13,262 (Male: 7,180, Female: 6,082)
Grampanchayat List of Kanksa Tehsil/Taluka
Kanksa Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 89 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kanksa. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanksa
Kanksa is located in the Paschim Bardhaman District of West bengal State, India.
Kanksa Tehsil has 89 villages.
Kanksa has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kanksa is 178,125.
In Kanksa, there are 91,350 males and 86,775 females.
There are 20,210 children in Kanksa, comprising 10,301 males and 9,909 females.
In Kanksa, the literate population is 120,545 (67,797 males and 52,748 females). The illiterate population is 57,580 (23,553 males and 34,027 females).