All Information About Ghatal Subdistrict
Detailed information about Ghatal Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Ghatal is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Paschim Medinipur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Ghatal - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2448 |
| District | Paschim Medinipur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2448 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 12 |
| Number of Villages | 145 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Ghatal (Code: 236) |
| Assembly Constituency | Ghatal (Code: 1982) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Ghatal | Sital Kapat ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ghatal Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
219,555
M: 113,199
F: 106,356 |
| Rural |
219,555
M: 113,199
F: 106,356 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 46,385
Population Distribution
Total: 219,555 (Male: 113,199, Female: 106,356)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 25,546 (Male: 13,038, Female: 12,508)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 72,243 (Male: 36,866, Female: 35,377)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,861 (Male: 1,943, Female: 1,918)
Literate Population
Total: 157,301 (Male: 88,481, Female: 68,820)
Illiterate Population
Total: 62,254 (Male: 24,718, Female: 37,536)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 86,573 (Male: 70,644, Female: 15,929)
Main Workers
Total: 62,171 (Male: 57,588, Female: 4,583)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,402 (Male: 13,056, Female: 11,346)
Non-Workers
Total: 132,982 (Male: 42,555, Female: 90,427)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,716 (Male: 20,038, Female: 678)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,981 (Male: 15,437, Female: 1,544)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,181 (Male: 3,679, Female: 502)
- Other Workers: 20,293 (Male: 18,434, Female: 1,859)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,503 (Male: 1,988, Female: 2,515)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,010 (Male: 6,884, Female: 6,126)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,953 (Male: 951, Female: 1,002)
- Other Workers: 4,936 (Male: 3,233, Female: 1,703)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ghatal Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
219,555
M: 113,199
F: 106,356 |
| Rural |
219,555
M: 113,199
F: 106,356 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 46,385
Population Distribution
Total: 219,555 (Male: 113,199, Female: 106,356)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 25,546 (Male: 13,038, Female: 12,508)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 72,243 (Male: 36,866, Female: 35,377)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,861 (Male: 1,943, Female: 1,918)
Literate Population
Total: 157,301 (Male: 88,481, Female: 68,820)
Illiterate Population
Total: 62,254 (Male: 24,718, Female: 37,536)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 86,573 (Male: 70,644, Female: 15,929)
Main Workers
Total: 62,171 (Male: 57,588, Female: 4,583)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,402 (Male: 13,056, Female: 11,346)
Non-Workers
Total: 132,982 (Male: 42,555, Female: 90,427)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 20,716 (Male: 20,038, Female: 678)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,981 (Male: 15,437, Female: 1,544)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,181 (Male: 3,679, Female: 502)
- Other Workers: 20,293 (Male: 18,434, Female: 1,859)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,503 (Male: 1,988, Female: 2,515)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,010 (Male: 6,884, Female: 6,126)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,953 (Male: 951, Female: 1,002)
- Other Workers: 4,936 (Male: 3,233, Female: 1,703)
Grampanchayat List of Ghatal Tehsil/Taluka
Ghatal Tehsil comprises 12 Gram Panchayats and 145 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Ghatal. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghatal
Ghatal is located in the Paschim Medinipur District of West bengal State, India.
Ghatal Tehsil has 145 villages.
Ghatal has a total of 12 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Ghatal is 219,555.
In Ghatal, there are 113,199 males and 106,356 females.
There are 25,546 children in Ghatal, comprising 13,038 males and 12,508 females.
In Ghatal, the literate population is 157,301 (88,481 males and 68,820 females). The illiterate population is 62,254 (24,718 males and 37,536 females).