All Information About Kharagpur - I Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kharagpur - I Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kharagpur - I is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Paschim Medinipur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kharagpur - I - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2460 |
| District | Paschim Medinipur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2460 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 270 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Medinipur (Code: 251) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kharagpur sadar (Code: 2089) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kharagpur sadar | Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kharagpur - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
258,040
M: 131,073
F: 126,967 |
| Rural |
165,961
M: 84,489
F: 81,472 |
| Urban |
92,079
M: 46,584
F: 45,495 |
Number of Households: 58,335
Population Distribution
Total: 258,040 (Male: 131,073, Female: 126,967)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 28,677 (Male: 14,585, Female: 14,092)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,431 (Male: 23,180, Female: 23,251)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 42,453 (Male: 21,193, Female: 21,260)
Literate Population
Total: 176,744 (Male: 98,187, Female: 78,557)
Illiterate Population
Total: 81,296 (Male: 32,886, Female: 48,410)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 97,883 (Male: 72,751, Female: 25,132)
Main Workers
Total: 73,753 (Male: 60,028, Female: 13,725)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,130 (Male: 12,723, Female: 11,407)
Non-Workers
Total: 160,157 (Male: 58,322, Female: 101,835)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,975 (Male: 6,376, Female: 599)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,659 (Male: 10,627, Female: 6,032)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,007 (Male: 661, Female: 346)
- Other Workers: 49,112 (Male: 42,364, Female: 6,748)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,465 (Male: 914, Female: 551)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,422 (Male: 3,557, Female: 5,865)
- Household Industry Workers: 764 (Male: 309, Female: 455)
- Other Workers: 12,479 (Male: 7,943, Female: 4,536)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kharagpur - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
258,040
M: 131,073
F: 126,967 |
| Rural |
165,961
M: 84,489
F: 81,472 |
| Urban |
92,079
M: 46,584
F: 45,495 |
Number of Households: 58,335
Population Distribution
Total: 258,040 (Male: 131,073, Female: 126,967)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 28,677 (Male: 14,585, Female: 14,092)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,431 (Male: 23,180, Female: 23,251)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 42,453 (Male: 21,193, Female: 21,260)
Literate Population
Total: 176,744 (Male: 98,187, Female: 78,557)
Illiterate Population
Total: 81,296 (Male: 32,886, Female: 48,410)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 97,883 (Male: 72,751, Female: 25,132)
Main Workers
Total: 73,753 (Male: 60,028, Female: 13,725)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,130 (Male: 12,723, Female: 11,407)
Non-Workers
Total: 160,157 (Male: 58,322, Female: 101,835)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,975 (Male: 6,376, Female: 599)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,659 (Male: 10,627, Female: 6,032)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,007 (Male: 661, Female: 346)
- Other Workers: 49,112 (Male: 42,364, Female: 6,748)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,465 (Male: 914, Female: 551)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,422 (Male: 3,557, Female: 5,865)
- Household Industry Workers: 764 (Male: 309, Female: 455)
- Other Workers: 12,479 (Male: 7,943, Female: 4,536)
Grampanchayat List of Kharagpur - I Tehsil/Taluka
Kharagpur - I Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 270 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kharagpur - I. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kharagpur - I
Kharagpur - I is located in the Paschim Medinipur District of West bengal State, India.
Kharagpur - I Tehsil has 270 villages.
Kharagpur - I has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kharagpur - I is 258,040.
In Kharagpur - I, there are 131,073 males and 126,967 females.
There are 28,677 children in Kharagpur - I, comprising 14,585 males and 14,092 females.
In Kharagpur - I, the literate population is 176,744 (98,187 males and 78,557 females). The illiterate population is 81,296 (32,886 males and 48,410 females).