All Information About Potashpur - II Subdistrict
Detailed information about Potashpur - II Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Potashpur - II is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purba Medinipur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Potashpur - II - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2478 |
| District | Purba Medinipur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2478 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 151 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kanthi (Code: 244) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bhagabanpur (Code: 2036) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bhagabanpur | Rabindranath Maity ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Potashpur - II Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
175,056
M: 90,319
F: 84,737 |
| Rural |
175,056
M: 90,319
F: 84,737 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 40,105
Population Distribution
Total: 175,056 (Male: 90,319, Female: 84,737)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,438 (Male: 10,518, Female: 9,920)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,077 (Male: 10,771, Female: 10,306)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,388 (Male: 708, Female: 680)
Literate Population
Total: 133,742 (Male: 73,495, Female: 60,247)
Illiterate Population
Total: 41,314 (Male: 16,824, Female: 24,490)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 66,729 (Male: 54,320, Female: 12,409)
Main Workers
Total: 37,915 (Male: 34,750, Female: 3,165)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,814 (Male: 19,570, Female: 9,244)
Non-Workers
Total: 108,327 (Male: 35,999, Female: 72,328)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,412 (Male: 13,876, Female: 536)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,362 (Male: 11,517, Female: 845)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,454 (Male: 974, Female: 480)
- Other Workers: 9,687 (Male: 8,383, Female: 1,304)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,213 (Male: 4,561, Female: 1,652)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,388 (Male: 12,135, Female: 5,253)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,259 (Male: 461, Female: 798)
- Other Workers: 3,954 (Male: 2,413, Female: 1,541)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Potashpur - II Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
175,056
M: 90,319
F: 84,737 |
| Rural |
175,056
M: 90,319
F: 84,737 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 40,105
Population Distribution
Total: 175,056 (Male: 90,319, Female: 84,737)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,438 (Male: 10,518, Female: 9,920)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,077 (Male: 10,771, Female: 10,306)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,388 (Male: 708, Female: 680)
Literate Population
Total: 133,742 (Male: 73,495, Female: 60,247)
Illiterate Population
Total: 41,314 (Male: 16,824, Female: 24,490)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 66,729 (Male: 54,320, Female: 12,409)
Main Workers
Total: 37,915 (Male: 34,750, Female: 3,165)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,814 (Male: 19,570, Female: 9,244)
Non-Workers
Total: 108,327 (Male: 35,999, Female: 72,328)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,412 (Male: 13,876, Female: 536)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,362 (Male: 11,517, Female: 845)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,454 (Male: 974, Female: 480)
- Other Workers: 9,687 (Male: 8,383, Female: 1,304)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,213 (Male: 4,561, Female: 1,652)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,388 (Male: 12,135, Female: 5,253)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,259 (Male: 461, Female: 798)
- Other Workers: 3,954 (Male: 2,413, Female: 1,541)
Grampanchayat List of Potashpur - II Tehsil/Taluka
Potashpur - II Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 151 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Potashpur - II. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Potashpur - II
Potashpur - II is located in the Purba Medinipur District of West bengal State, India.
Potashpur - II Tehsil has 151 villages.
Potashpur - II has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Potashpur - II is 175,056.
In Potashpur - II, there are 90,319 males and 84,737 females.
There are 20,438 children in Potashpur - II, comprising 10,518 males and 9,920 females.
In Potashpur - II, the literate population is 133,742 (73,495 males and 60,247 females). The illiterate population is 41,314 (16,824 males and 24,490 females).