All Information About Debra Subdistrict
Detailed information about Debra Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Debra is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Paschim Medinipur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Debra - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2462 |
| District | Paschim Medinipur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2462 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 14 |
| Number of Villages | 478 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Ghatal (Code: 236) |
| Assembly Constituency | Debra (Code: 1981) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Debra | Humayun Kabir ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Debra Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
288,619
M: 145,559
F: 143,060 |
| Rural |
274,835
M: 138,824
F: 136,011 |
| Urban |
13,784
M: 6,735
F: 7,049 |
Number of Households: 66,456
Population Distribution
Total: 288,619 (Male: 145,559, Female: 143,060)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,859 (Male: 16,034, Female: 15,825)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 37,503 (Male: 18,645, Female: 18,858)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 59,122 (Male: 29,422, Female: 29,700)
Literate Population
Total: 210,618 (Male: 114,992, Female: 95,626)
Illiterate Population
Total: 78,001 (Male: 30,567, Female: 47,434)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 131,890 (Male: 87,977, Female: 43,913)
Main Workers
Total: 79,743 (Male: 61,820, Female: 17,923)
Marginal Workers
Total: 52,147 (Male: 26,157, Female: 25,990)
Non-Workers
Total: 156,729 (Male: 57,582, Female: 99,147)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,234 (Male: 20,556, Female: 2,678)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,503 (Male: 18,402, Female: 11,101)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,899 (Male: 2,407, Female: 492)
- Other Workers: 24,107 (Male: 20,455, Female: 3,652)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,950 (Male: 5,212, Female: 3,738)
- Agricultural Laborers: 33,955 (Male: 15,673, Female: 18,282)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,297 (Male: 1,046, Female: 1,251)
- Other Workers: 6,945 (Male: 4,226, Female: 2,719)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Debra Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
288,619
M: 145,559
F: 143,060 |
| Rural |
274,835
M: 138,824
F: 136,011 |
| Urban |
13,784
M: 6,735
F: 7,049 |
Number of Households: 66,456
Population Distribution
Total: 288,619 (Male: 145,559, Female: 143,060)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,859 (Male: 16,034, Female: 15,825)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 37,503 (Male: 18,645, Female: 18,858)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 59,122 (Male: 29,422, Female: 29,700)
Literate Population
Total: 210,618 (Male: 114,992, Female: 95,626)
Illiterate Population
Total: 78,001 (Male: 30,567, Female: 47,434)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 131,890 (Male: 87,977, Female: 43,913)
Main Workers
Total: 79,743 (Male: 61,820, Female: 17,923)
Marginal Workers
Total: 52,147 (Male: 26,157, Female: 25,990)
Non-Workers
Total: 156,729 (Male: 57,582, Female: 99,147)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,234 (Male: 20,556, Female: 2,678)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,503 (Male: 18,402, Female: 11,101)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,899 (Male: 2,407, Female: 492)
- Other Workers: 24,107 (Male: 20,455, Female: 3,652)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,950 (Male: 5,212, Female: 3,738)
- Agricultural Laborers: 33,955 (Male: 15,673, Female: 18,282)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,297 (Male: 1,046, Female: 1,251)
- Other Workers: 6,945 (Male: 4,226, Female: 2,719)
Grampanchayat List of Debra Tehsil/Taluka
Debra Tehsil comprises 14 Gram Panchayats and 478 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Debra. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Debra
Debra is located in the Paschim Medinipur District of West bengal State, India.
Debra Tehsil has 478 villages.
Debra has a total of 14 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Debra is 288,619.
In Debra, there are 145,559 males and 143,060 females.
There are 31,859 children in Debra, comprising 16,034 males and 15,825 females.
In Debra, the literate population is 210,618 (114,992 males and 95,626 females). The illiterate population is 78,001 (30,567 males and 47,434 females).