All Information About Potashpur - I Subdistrict
Detailed information about Potashpur - I Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Potashpur - I is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purba Medinipur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Potashpur - I - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2477 |
| District | Purba Medinipur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2477 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 140 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kanthi (Code: 244) |
| Assembly Constituency | Patashpur (Code: 2041) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Patashpur | Uttam Barik ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Potashpur - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
173,377
M: 89,555
F: 83,822 |
| Rural |
166,977
M: 86,280
F: 80,697 |
| Urban |
6,400
M: 3,275
F: 3,125 |
Number of Households: 40,659
Population Distribution
Total: 173,377 (Male: 89,555, Female: 83,822)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,008 (Male: 9,816, Female: 9,192)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 24,341 (Male: 12,448, Female: 11,893)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,124 (Male: 562, Female: 562)
Literate Population
Total: 132,781 (Male: 73,302, Female: 59,479)
Illiterate Population
Total: 40,596 (Male: 16,253, Female: 24,343)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 73,194 (Male: 53,772, Female: 19,422)
Main Workers
Total: 42,097 (Male: 37,234, Female: 4,863)
Marginal Workers
Total: 31,097 (Male: 16,538, Female: 14,559)
Non-Workers
Total: 100,183 (Male: 35,783, Female: 64,400)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,330 (Male: 16,592, Female: 738)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,274 (Male: 11,935, Female: 1,339)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,144 (Male: 1,281, Female: 863)
- Other Workers: 9,349 (Male: 7,426, Female: 1,923)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,640 (Male: 3,655, Female: 2,985)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,528 (Male: 10,688, Female: 7,840)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,262 (Male: 660, Female: 2,602)
- Other Workers: 2,667 (Male: 1,535, Female: 1,132)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Potashpur - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
173,377
M: 89,555
F: 83,822 |
| Rural |
166,977
M: 86,280
F: 80,697 |
| Urban |
6,400
M: 3,275
F: 3,125 |
Number of Households: 40,659
Population Distribution
Total: 173,377 (Male: 89,555, Female: 83,822)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,008 (Male: 9,816, Female: 9,192)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 24,341 (Male: 12,448, Female: 11,893)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,124 (Male: 562, Female: 562)
Literate Population
Total: 132,781 (Male: 73,302, Female: 59,479)
Illiterate Population
Total: 40,596 (Male: 16,253, Female: 24,343)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 73,194 (Male: 53,772, Female: 19,422)
Main Workers
Total: 42,097 (Male: 37,234, Female: 4,863)
Marginal Workers
Total: 31,097 (Male: 16,538, Female: 14,559)
Non-Workers
Total: 100,183 (Male: 35,783, Female: 64,400)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,330 (Male: 16,592, Female: 738)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,274 (Male: 11,935, Female: 1,339)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,144 (Male: 1,281, Female: 863)
- Other Workers: 9,349 (Male: 7,426, Female: 1,923)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,640 (Male: 3,655, Female: 2,985)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,528 (Male: 10,688, Female: 7,840)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,262 (Male: 660, Female: 2,602)
- Other Workers: 2,667 (Male: 1,535, Female: 1,132)
Grampanchayat List of Potashpur - I Tehsil/Taluka
Potashpur - I Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 140 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Potashpur - I. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Potashpur - I
Potashpur - I is located in the Purba Medinipur District of West bengal State, India.
Potashpur - I Tehsil has 140 villages.
Potashpur - I has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Potashpur - I is 173,377.
In Potashpur - I, there are 89,555 males and 83,822 females.
There are 19,008 children in Potashpur - I, comprising 9,816 males and 9,192 females.
In Potashpur - I, the literate population is 132,781 (73,302 males and 59,479 females). The illiterate population is 40,596 (16,253 males and 24,343 females).