All Information About Bundwan Subdistrict
Detailed information about Bundwan Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Bundwan is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purulia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Bundwan - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2397 |
| District | Purulia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2397 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 135 |
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 Bundwan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
94,929
M: 47,798
F: 47,131 |
| Rural |
88,936
M: 44,686
F: 44,250 |
| Urban |
5,993
M: 3,112
F: 2,881 |
Number of Households: 20,325
Population Distribution
Total: 94,929 (Male: 47,798, Female: 47,131)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,150 (Male: 6,227, Female: 5,923)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,630 (Male: 2,888, Female: 2,742)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 49,232 (Male: 24,488, Female: 24,744)
Literate Population
Total: 50,810 (Male: 31,016, Female: 19,794)
Illiterate Population
Total: 44,119 (Male: 16,782, Female: 27,337)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 47,396 (Male: 26,869, Female: 20,527)
Main Workers
Total: 19,424 (Male: 14,552, Female: 4,872)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,972 (Male: 12,317, Female: 15,655)
Non-Workers
Total: 47,533 (Male: 20,929, Female: 26,604)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,346 (Male: 4,795, Female: 551)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,586 (Male: 5,134, Female: 2,452)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,275 (Male: 705, Female: 570)
- Other Workers: 5,217 (Male: 3,918, Female: 1,299)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,406 (Male: 1,879, Female: 1,527)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,248 (Male: 7,519, Female: 9,729)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,501 (Male: 877, Female: 2,624)
- Other Workers: 3,817 (Male: 2,042, Female: 1,775)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Bundwan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
94,929
M: 47,798
F: 47,131 |
| Rural |
88,936
M: 44,686
F: 44,250 |
| Urban |
5,993
M: 3,112
F: 2,881 |
Number of Households: 20,325
Population Distribution
Total: 94,929 (Male: 47,798, Female: 47,131)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,150 (Male: 6,227, Female: 5,923)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,630 (Male: 2,888, Female: 2,742)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 49,232 (Male: 24,488, Female: 24,744)
Literate Population
Total: 50,810 (Male: 31,016, Female: 19,794)
Illiterate Population
Total: 44,119 (Male: 16,782, Female: 27,337)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 47,396 (Male: 26,869, Female: 20,527)
Main Workers
Total: 19,424 (Male: 14,552, Female: 4,872)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,972 (Male: 12,317, Female: 15,655)
Non-Workers
Total: 47,533 (Male: 20,929, Female: 26,604)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,346 (Male: 4,795, Female: 551)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,586 (Male: 5,134, Female: 2,452)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,275 (Male: 705, Female: 570)
- Other Workers: 5,217 (Male: 3,918, Female: 1,299)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,406 (Male: 1,879, Female: 1,527)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,248 (Male: 7,519, Female: 9,729)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,501 (Male: 877, Female: 2,624)
- Other Workers: 3,817 (Male: 2,042, Female: 1,775)
Grampanchayat List of Bundwan Tehsil/Taluka
Bundwan Tehsil comprises 8 Gram Panchayats and 135 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Bundwan. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bundwan
Bundwan is located in the Purulia District of West bengal State, India.
Bundwan Tehsil has 135 villages.
Bundwan has a total of 8 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Bundwan is 94,929.
In Bundwan, there are 47,798 males and 47,131 females.
There are 12,150 children in Bundwan, comprising 6,227 males and 5,923 females.
In Bundwan, the literate population is 50,810 (31,016 males and 19,794 females). The illiterate population is 44,119 (16,782 males and 27,337 females).