All Information About Arsha Subdistrict
Detailed information about Arsha Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Arsha is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purulia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Arsha - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2389 |
| District | Purulia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2389 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 96 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Purulia (Code: 253) |
| Assembly Constituency | Baghmundi (Code: 2099) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Baghmundi | Sushanta Mahato ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Arsha Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
154,736
M: 78,398
F: 76,338 |
| Rural |
154,736
M: 78,398
F: 76,338 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 28,868
Population Distribution
Total: 154,736 (Male: 78,398, Female: 76,338)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 26,208 (Male: 13,193, Female: 13,015)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 18,294 (Male: 9,380, Female: 8,914)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 33,568 (Male: 16,777, Female: 16,791)
Literate Population
Total: 70,413 (Male: 45,876, Female: 24,537)
Illiterate Population
Total: 84,323 (Male: 32,522, Female: 51,801)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 73,497 (Male: 42,256, Female: 31,241)
Main Workers
Total: 34,714 (Male: 26,730, Female: 7,984)
Marginal Workers
Total: 38,783 (Male: 15,526, Female: 23,257)
Non-Workers
Total: 81,239 (Male: 36,142, Female: 45,097)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,896 (Male: 12,141, Female: 1,755)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,509 (Male: 5,693, Female: 2,816)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,215 (Male: 1,506, Female: 1,709)
- Other Workers: 9,094 (Male: 7,390, Female: 1,704)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,008 (Male: 3,417, Female: 2,591)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,865 (Male: 7,944, Female: 13,921)
- Household Industry Workers: 6,051 (Male: 1,619, Female: 4,432)
- Other Workers: 4,859 (Male: 2,546, Female: 2,313)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Arsha Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
154,736
M: 78,398
F: 76,338 |
| Rural |
154,736
M: 78,398
F: 76,338 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 28,868
Population Distribution
Total: 154,736 (Male: 78,398, Female: 76,338)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 26,208 (Male: 13,193, Female: 13,015)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 18,294 (Male: 9,380, Female: 8,914)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 33,568 (Male: 16,777, Female: 16,791)
Literate Population
Total: 70,413 (Male: 45,876, Female: 24,537)
Illiterate Population
Total: 84,323 (Male: 32,522, Female: 51,801)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 73,497 (Male: 42,256, Female: 31,241)
Main Workers
Total: 34,714 (Male: 26,730, Female: 7,984)
Marginal Workers
Total: 38,783 (Male: 15,526, Female: 23,257)
Non-Workers
Total: 81,239 (Male: 36,142, Female: 45,097)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,896 (Male: 12,141, Female: 1,755)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,509 (Male: 5,693, Female: 2,816)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,215 (Male: 1,506, Female: 1,709)
- Other Workers: 9,094 (Male: 7,390, Female: 1,704)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,008 (Male: 3,417, Female: 2,591)
- Agricultural Laborers: 21,865 (Male: 7,944, Female: 13,921)
- Household Industry Workers: 6,051 (Male: 1,619, Female: 4,432)
- Other Workers: 4,859 (Male: 2,546, Female: 2,313)
Grampanchayat List of Arsha Tehsil/Taluka
Arsha Tehsil comprises 8 Gram Panchayats and 96 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Arsha. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arsha
Arsha is located in the Purulia District of West bengal State, India.
Arsha Tehsil has 96 villages.
Arsha has a total of 8 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Arsha is 154,736.
In Arsha, there are 78,398 males and 76,338 females.
There are 26,208 children in Arsha, comprising 13,193 males and 13,015 females.
In Arsha, the literate population is 70,413 (45,876 males and 24,537 females). The illiterate population is 84,323 (32,522 males and 51,801 females).