All Information About Dantan - I Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dantan - I Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dantan - I is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Paschim Medinipur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dantan - I - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2467 |
| District | Paschim Medinipur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2467 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 199 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Medinipur (Code: 251) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dantan (Code: 2085) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dantan | Bikram Chandra Pradhan ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dantan - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
172,107
M: 87,601
F: 84,506 |
| Rural |
165,921
M: 84,466
F: 81,455 |
| Urban |
6,186
M: 3,135
F: 3,051 |
Number of Households: 38,259
Population Distribution
Total: 172,107 (Male: 87,601, Female: 84,506)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,299 (Male: 10,355, Female: 9,944)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 29,235 (Male: 14,761, Female: 14,474)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,183 (Male: 14,098, Female: 14,085)
Literate Population
Total: 111,691 (Male: 63,358, Female: 48,333)
Illiterate Population
Total: 60,416 (Male: 24,243, Female: 36,173)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,504 (Male: 49,303, Female: 14,201)
Main Workers
Total: 33,319 (Male: 28,202, Female: 5,117)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,185 (Male: 21,101, Female: 9,084)
Non-Workers
Total: 108,603 (Male: 38,298, Female: 70,305)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,409 (Male: 10,978, Female: 431)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,192 (Male: 9,015, Female: 2,177)
- Household Industry Workers: 778 (Male: 583, Female: 195)
- Other Workers: 9,940 (Male: 7,626, Female: 2,314)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,357 (Male: 2,839, Female: 518)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,483 (Male: 15,053, Female: 6,430)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,076 (Male: 348, Female: 728)
- Other Workers: 4,269 (Male: 2,861, Female: 1,408)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dantan - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
172,107
M: 87,601
F: 84,506 |
| Rural |
165,921
M: 84,466
F: 81,455 |
| Urban |
6,186
M: 3,135
F: 3,051 |
Number of Households: 38,259
Population Distribution
Total: 172,107 (Male: 87,601, Female: 84,506)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,299 (Male: 10,355, Female: 9,944)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 29,235 (Male: 14,761, Female: 14,474)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,183 (Male: 14,098, Female: 14,085)
Literate Population
Total: 111,691 (Male: 63,358, Female: 48,333)
Illiterate Population
Total: 60,416 (Male: 24,243, Female: 36,173)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,504 (Male: 49,303, Female: 14,201)
Main Workers
Total: 33,319 (Male: 28,202, Female: 5,117)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,185 (Male: 21,101, Female: 9,084)
Non-Workers
Total: 108,603 (Male: 38,298, Female: 70,305)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,409 (Male: 10,978, Female: 431)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,192 (Male: 9,015, Female: 2,177)
- Household Industry Workers: 778 (Male: 583, Female: 195)
- Other Workers: 9,940 (Male: 7,626, Female: 2,314)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,357 (Male: 2,839, Female: 518)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,483 (Male: 15,053, Female: 6,430)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,076 (Male: 348, Female: 728)
- Other Workers: 4,269 (Male: 2,861, Female: 1,408)
Grampanchayat List of Dantan - I Tehsil/Taluka
Dantan - I Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 199 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dantan - I. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dantan - I
Dantan - I is located in the Paschim Medinipur District of West bengal State, India.
Dantan - I Tehsil has 199 villages.
Dantan - I has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dantan - I is 172,107.
In Dantan - I, there are 87,601 males and 84,506 females.
There are 20,299 children in Dantan - I, comprising 10,355 males and 9,944 females.
In Dantan - I, the literate population is 111,691 (63,358 males and 48,333 females). The illiterate population is 60,416 (24,243 males and 36,173 females).