All Information About Kolaghat Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kolaghat Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kolaghat is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purba Medinipur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kolaghat - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2471 |
| District | Purba Medinipur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2471 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 13 |
| Number of Villages | 113 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tamluk (Code: 257) |
| Assembly Constituency | Panskura Purba (Code: 2132) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Panskura Purba | Biplab Roy Chowdhury ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kolaghat Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
290,124
M: 150,246
F: 139,878 |
| Rural |
239,646
M: 124,283
F: 115,363 |
| Urban |
50,478
M: 25,963
F: 24,515 |
Number of Households: 62,519
Population Distribution
Total: 290,124 (Male: 150,246, Female: 139,878)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,450 (Male: 16,145, Female: 15,305)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 24,593 (Male: 12,604, Female: 11,989)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 945 (Male: 473, Female: 472)
Literate Population
Total: 219,686 (Male: 122,060, Female: 97,626)
Illiterate Population
Total: 70,438 (Male: 28,186, Female: 42,252)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 108,809 (Male: 89,300, Female: 19,509)
Main Workers
Total: 76,176 (Male: 67,642, Female: 8,534)
Marginal Workers
Total: 32,633 (Male: 21,658, Female: 10,975)
Non-Workers
Total: 181,315 (Male: 60,946, Female: 120,369)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,251 (Male: 11,564, Female: 687)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,715 (Male: 8,709, Female: 1,006)
- Household Industry Workers: 8,217 (Male: 5,424, Female: 2,793)
- Other Workers: 45,993 (Male: 41,945, Female: 4,048)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,294 (Male: 1,992, Female: 1,302)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,258 (Male: 8,616, Female: 3,642)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,718 (Male: 2,517, Female: 3,201)
- Other Workers: 11,363 (Male: 8,533, Female: 2,830)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kolaghat Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
290,124
M: 150,246
F: 139,878 |
| Rural |
239,646
M: 124,283
F: 115,363 |
| Urban |
50,478
M: 25,963
F: 24,515 |
Number of Households: 62,519
Population Distribution
Total: 290,124 (Male: 150,246, Female: 139,878)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,450 (Male: 16,145, Female: 15,305)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 24,593 (Male: 12,604, Female: 11,989)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 945 (Male: 473, Female: 472)
Literate Population
Total: 219,686 (Male: 122,060, Female: 97,626)
Illiterate Population
Total: 70,438 (Male: 28,186, Female: 42,252)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 108,809 (Male: 89,300, Female: 19,509)
Main Workers
Total: 76,176 (Male: 67,642, Female: 8,534)
Marginal Workers
Total: 32,633 (Male: 21,658, Female: 10,975)
Non-Workers
Total: 181,315 (Male: 60,946, Female: 120,369)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,251 (Male: 11,564, Female: 687)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,715 (Male: 8,709, Female: 1,006)
- Household Industry Workers: 8,217 (Male: 5,424, Female: 2,793)
- Other Workers: 45,993 (Male: 41,945, Female: 4,048)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,294 (Male: 1,992, Female: 1,302)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,258 (Male: 8,616, Female: 3,642)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,718 (Male: 2,517, Female: 3,201)
- Other Workers: 11,363 (Male: 8,533, Female: 2,830)
Grampanchayat List of Kolaghat Tehsil/Taluka
Kolaghat Tehsil comprises 13 Gram Panchayats and 113 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kolaghat. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kolaghat
Kolaghat is located in the Purba Medinipur District of West bengal State, India.
Kolaghat Tehsil has 113 villages.
Kolaghat has a total of 13 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kolaghat is 290,124.
In Kolaghat, there are 150,246 males and 139,878 females.
There are 31,450 children in Kolaghat, comprising 16,145 males and 15,305 females.
In Kolaghat, the literate population is 219,686 (122,060 males and 97,626 females). The illiterate population is 70,438 (28,186 males and 42,252 females).