All Information About Para Subdistrict
Detailed information about Para Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Para is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purulia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Para - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2380 |
| District | Purulia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2380 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 137 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Purulia (Code: 253) |
| Assembly Constituency | Para (Code: 2104) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Para | Nadiar Chand Bouri ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Para Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
200,621
M: 103,306
F: 97,315 |
| Rural |
167,997
M: 86,423
F: 81,574 |
| Urban |
32,624
M: 16,883
F: 15,741 |
Number of Households: 36,548
Population Distribution
Total: 200,621 (Male: 103,306, Female: 97,315)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 29,376 (Male: 14,986, Female: 14,390)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 66,751 (Male: 34,211, Female: 32,540)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,335 (Male: 5,285, Female: 5,050)
Literate Population
Total: 112,377 (Male: 70,311, Female: 42,066)
Illiterate Population
Total: 88,244 (Male: 32,995, Female: 55,249)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 72,247 (Male: 53,531, Female: 18,716)
Main Workers
Total: 36,504 (Male: 32,220, Female: 4,284)
Marginal Workers
Total: 35,743 (Male: 21,311, Female: 14,432)
Non-Workers
Total: 128,374 (Male: 49,775, Female: 78,599)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,860 (Male: 7,203, Female: 657)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,021 (Male: 5,697, Female: 1,324)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,215 (Male: 863, Female: 352)
- Other Workers: 20,408 (Male: 18,457, Female: 1,951)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,389 (Male: 2,802, Female: 1,587)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,508 (Male: 9,213, Female: 9,295)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,195 (Male: 578, Female: 617)
- Other Workers: 11,651 (Male: 8,718, Female: 2,933)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Para Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
200,621
M: 103,306
F: 97,315 |
| Rural |
167,997
M: 86,423
F: 81,574 |
| Urban |
32,624
M: 16,883
F: 15,741 |
Number of Households: 36,548
Population Distribution
Total: 200,621 (Male: 103,306, Female: 97,315)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 29,376 (Male: 14,986, Female: 14,390)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 66,751 (Male: 34,211, Female: 32,540)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,335 (Male: 5,285, Female: 5,050)
Literate Population
Total: 112,377 (Male: 70,311, Female: 42,066)
Illiterate Population
Total: 88,244 (Male: 32,995, Female: 55,249)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 72,247 (Male: 53,531, Female: 18,716)
Main Workers
Total: 36,504 (Male: 32,220, Female: 4,284)
Marginal Workers
Total: 35,743 (Male: 21,311, Female: 14,432)
Non-Workers
Total: 128,374 (Male: 49,775, Female: 78,599)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,860 (Male: 7,203, Female: 657)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,021 (Male: 5,697, Female: 1,324)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,215 (Male: 863, Female: 352)
- Other Workers: 20,408 (Male: 18,457, Female: 1,951)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,389 (Male: 2,802, Female: 1,587)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,508 (Male: 9,213, Female: 9,295)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,195 (Male: 578, Female: 617)
- Other Workers: 11,651 (Male: 8,718, Female: 2,933)
Grampanchayat List of Para Tehsil/Taluka
Para Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 137 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Para. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Para
Para is located in the Purulia District of West bengal State, India.
Para Tehsil has 137 villages.
Para has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Para is 200,621.
In Para, there are 103,306 males and 97,315 females.
There are 29,376 children in Para, comprising 14,986 males and 14,390 females.
In Para, the literate population is 112,377 (70,311 males and 42,066 females). The illiterate population is 88,244 (32,995 males and 55,249 females).