All Information About Namkhana Subdistrict
Detailed information about Namkhana Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Namkhana is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the South 24 Parganas District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Namkhana - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2439 |
| District | South 24 Parganas |
| Census Code 2011 | 2439 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 39 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Mathurapur (Code: 250) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kakdwip (Code: 2078) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kakdwip | Manturam Pakhira ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Namkhana Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
182,830
M: 93,351
F: 89,479 |
| Rural |
182,830
M: 93,351
F: 89,479 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 41,433
Population Distribution
Total: 182,830 (Male: 93,351, Female: 89,479)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,701 (Male: 11,079, Female: 10,622)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 47,260 (Male: 24,051, Female: 23,209)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 741 (Male: 358, Female: 383)
Literate Population
Total: 138,117 (Male: 75,314, Female: 62,803)
Illiterate Population
Total: 44,713 (Male: 18,037, Female: 26,676)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,899 (Male: 53,002, Female: 12,897)
Main Workers
Total: 41,916 (Male: 37,212, Female: 4,704)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,983 (Male: 15,790, Female: 8,193)
Non-Workers
Total: 116,931 (Male: 40,349, Female: 76,582)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,421 (Male: 10,673, Female: 748)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,839 (Male: 10,078, Female: 761)
- Household Industry Workers: 893 (Male: 395, Female: 498)
- Other Workers: 18,763 (Male: 16,066, Female: 2,697)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,904 (Male: 2,447, Female: 1,457)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,618 (Male: 8,804, Female: 2,814)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,918 (Male: 342, Female: 1,576)
- Other Workers: 6,543 (Male: 4,197, Female: 2,346)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Namkhana Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
182,830
M: 93,351
F: 89,479 |
| Rural |
182,830
M: 93,351
F: 89,479 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 41,433
Population Distribution
Total: 182,830 (Male: 93,351, Female: 89,479)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,701 (Male: 11,079, Female: 10,622)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 47,260 (Male: 24,051, Female: 23,209)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 741 (Male: 358, Female: 383)
Literate Population
Total: 138,117 (Male: 75,314, Female: 62,803)
Illiterate Population
Total: 44,713 (Male: 18,037, Female: 26,676)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,899 (Male: 53,002, Female: 12,897)
Main Workers
Total: 41,916 (Male: 37,212, Female: 4,704)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,983 (Male: 15,790, Female: 8,193)
Non-Workers
Total: 116,931 (Male: 40,349, Female: 76,582)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,421 (Male: 10,673, Female: 748)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,839 (Male: 10,078, Female: 761)
- Household Industry Workers: 893 (Male: 395, Female: 498)
- Other Workers: 18,763 (Male: 16,066, Female: 2,697)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,904 (Male: 2,447, Female: 1,457)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,618 (Male: 8,804, Female: 2,814)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,918 (Male: 342, Female: 1,576)
- Other Workers: 6,543 (Male: 4,197, Female: 2,346)
Grampanchayat List of Namkhana Tehsil/Taluka
Namkhana Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 39 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Namkhana. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Namkhana
Namkhana is located in the South 24 Parganas District of West bengal State, India.
Namkhana Tehsil has 39 villages.
Namkhana has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Namkhana is 182,830.
In Namkhana, there are 93,351 males and 89,479 females.
There are 21,701 children in Namkhana, comprising 11,079 males and 10,622 females.
In Namkhana, the literate population is 138,117 (75,314 males and 62,803 females). The illiterate population is 44,713 (18,037 males and 26,676 females).