All Information About Contai - III Subdistrict
Detailed information about Contai - III Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Contai - III is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purba Medinipur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Contai - III - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2490 |
| District | Purba Medinipur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2490 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 165 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kanthi (Code: 244) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kanthi Dakshin (Code: 2038) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kanthi Dakshin | Arup Kumar Das ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Contai - III Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
157,793
M: 81,143
F: 76,650 |
| Rural |
157,793
M: 81,143
F: 76,650 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 34,342
Population Distribution
Total: 157,793 (Male: 81,143, Female: 76,650)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,985 (Male: 9,233, Female: 8,752)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 20,832 (Male: 10,671, Female: 10,161)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 144 (Male: 72, Female: 72)
Literate Population
Total: 125,676 (Male: 68,135, Female: 57,541)
Illiterate Population
Total: 32,117 (Male: 13,008, Female: 19,109)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,156 (Male: 48,202, Female: 16,954)
Main Workers
Total: 37,036 (Male: 32,595, Female: 4,441)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,120 (Male: 15,607, Female: 12,513)
Non-Workers
Total: 92,637 (Male: 32,941, Female: 59,696)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,135 (Male: 7,604, Female: 531)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,107 (Male: 8,540, Female: 567)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,828 (Male: 762, Female: 1,066)
- Other Workers: 17,966 (Male: 15,689, Female: 2,277)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,363 (Male: 2,220, Female: 2,143)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,005 (Male: 8,244, Female: 4,761)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,850 (Male: 326, Female: 2,524)
- Other Workers: 7,902 (Male: 4,817, Female: 3,085)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Contai - III Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
157,793
M: 81,143
F: 76,650 |
| Rural |
157,793
M: 81,143
F: 76,650 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 34,342
Population Distribution
Total: 157,793 (Male: 81,143, Female: 76,650)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,985 (Male: 9,233, Female: 8,752)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 20,832 (Male: 10,671, Female: 10,161)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 144 (Male: 72, Female: 72)
Literate Population
Total: 125,676 (Male: 68,135, Female: 57,541)
Illiterate Population
Total: 32,117 (Male: 13,008, Female: 19,109)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,156 (Male: 48,202, Female: 16,954)
Main Workers
Total: 37,036 (Male: 32,595, Female: 4,441)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,120 (Male: 15,607, Female: 12,513)
Non-Workers
Total: 92,637 (Male: 32,941, Female: 59,696)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,135 (Male: 7,604, Female: 531)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,107 (Male: 8,540, Female: 567)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,828 (Male: 762, Female: 1,066)
- Other Workers: 17,966 (Male: 15,689, Female: 2,277)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,363 (Male: 2,220, Female: 2,143)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,005 (Male: 8,244, Female: 4,761)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,850 (Male: 326, Female: 2,524)
- Other Workers: 7,902 (Male: 4,817, Female: 3,085)
Grampanchayat List of Contai - III Tehsil/Taluka
Contai - III Tehsil comprises 8 Gram Panchayats and 165 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Contai - III. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Contai - III
Contai - III is located in the Purba Medinipur District of West bengal State, India.
Contai - III Tehsil has 165 villages.
Contai - III has a total of 8 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Contai - III is 157,793.
In Contai - III, there are 81,143 males and 76,650 females.
There are 17,985 children in Contai - III, comprising 9,233 males and 8,752 females.
In Contai - III, the literate population is 125,676 (68,135 males and 57,541 females). The illiterate population is 32,117 (13,008 males and 19,109 females).