All Information About Barabazar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Barabazar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Barabazar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purulia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Barabazar - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2394 |
| District | Purulia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2394 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 216 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Jhargram (Code: 243) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bandwan (Code: 2029) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bandwan | Rajib Lochan Saren ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Barabazar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
170,564
M: 86,353
F: 84,211 |
| Rural |
162,508
M: 82,158
F: 80,350 |
| Urban |
8,056
M: 4,195
F: 3,861 |
Number of Households: 32,467
Population Distribution
Total: 170,564 (Male: 86,353, Female: 84,211)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,844 (Male: 12,162, Female: 11,682)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 12,599 (Male: 6,435, Female: 6,164)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 33,096 (Male: 16,681, Female: 16,415)
Literate Population
Total: 92,837 (Male: 57,752, Female: 35,085)
Illiterate Population
Total: 77,727 (Male: 28,601, Female: 49,126)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 84,304 (Male: 48,117, Female: 36,187)
Main Workers
Total: 39,590 (Male: 29,630, Female: 9,960)
Marginal Workers
Total: 44,714 (Male: 18,487, Female: 26,227)
Non-Workers
Total: 86,260 (Male: 38,236, Female: 48,024)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,107 (Male: 12,571, Female: 3,536)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,938 (Male: 7,750, Female: 4,188)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,004 (Male: 704, Female: 300)
- Other Workers: 10,541 (Male: 8,605, Female: 1,936)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,003 (Male: 4,094, Female: 3,909)
- Agricultural Laborers: 30,247 (Male: 10,998, Female: 19,249)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,432 (Male: 404, Female: 1,028)
- Other Workers: 5,032 (Male: 2,991, Female: 2,041)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Barabazar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
170,564
M: 86,353
F: 84,211 |
| Rural |
162,508
M: 82,158
F: 80,350 |
| Urban |
8,056
M: 4,195
F: 3,861 |
Number of Households: 32,467
Population Distribution
Total: 170,564 (Male: 86,353, Female: 84,211)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,844 (Male: 12,162, Female: 11,682)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 12,599 (Male: 6,435, Female: 6,164)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 33,096 (Male: 16,681, Female: 16,415)
Literate Population
Total: 92,837 (Male: 57,752, Female: 35,085)
Illiterate Population
Total: 77,727 (Male: 28,601, Female: 49,126)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 84,304 (Male: 48,117, Female: 36,187)
Main Workers
Total: 39,590 (Male: 29,630, Female: 9,960)
Marginal Workers
Total: 44,714 (Male: 18,487, Female: 26,227)
Non-Workers
Total: 86,260 (Male: 38,236, Female: 48,024)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,107 (Male: 12,571, Female: 3,536)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,938 (Male: 7,750, Female: 4,188)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,004 (Male: 704, Female: 300)
- Other Workers: 10,541 (Male: 8,605, Female: 1,936)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,003 (Male: 4,094, Female: 3,909)
- Agricultural Laborers: 30,247 (Male: 10,998, Female: 19,249)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,432 (Male: 404, Female: 1,028)
- Other Workers: 5,032 (Male: 2,991, Female: 2,041)
Grampanchayat List of Barabazar Tehsil/Taluka
Barabazar Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 216 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Barabazar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barabazar
Barabazar is located in the Purulia District of West bengal State, India.
Barabazar Tehsil has 216 villages.
Barabazar has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Barabazar is 170,564.
In Barabazar, there are 86,353 males and 84,211 females.
There are 23,844 children in Barabazar, comprising 12,162 males and 11,682 females.
In Barabazar, the literate population is 92,837 (57,752 males and 35,085 females). The illiterate population is 77,727 (28,601 males and 49,126 females).