All Information About Raiganj Subdistrict
Detailed information about Raiganj Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Raiganj is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Uttar Dinajpur District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Raiganj - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2196 |
| District | Uttar Dinajpur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2196 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 14 |
| Number of Villages | 224 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Raiganj (Code: 254) |
| Assembly Constituency | Hemtabad (Code: 2108) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Hemtabad | Satyajit Barman ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Raiganj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
430,221
M: 221,738
F: 208,483 |
| Rural |
414,143
M: 213,393
F: 200,750 |
| Urban |
16,078
M: 8,345
F: 7,733 |
Number of Households: 92,046
Population Distribution
Total: 430,221 (Male: 221,738, Female: 208,483)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 61,515 (Male: 31,714, Female: 29,801)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 163,662 (Male: 84,595, Female: 79,067)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 27,785 (Male: 13,899, Female: 13,886)
Literate Population
Total: 234,192 (Male: 133,461, Female: 100,731)
Illiterate Population
Total: 196,029 (Male: 88,277, Female: 107,752)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 169,472 (Male: 121,385, Female: 48,087)
Main Workers
Total: 123,000 (Male: 101,389, Female: 21,611)
Marginal Workers
Total: 46,472 (Male: 19,996, Female: 26,476)
Non-Workers
Total: 260,749 (Male: 100,353, Female: 160,396)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 35,557 (Male: 32,556, Female: 3,001)
- Agricultural Laborers: 46,525 (Male: 34,131, Female: 12,394)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,290 (Male: 1,884, Female: 1,406)
- Other Workers: 37,628 (Male: 32,818, Female: 4,810)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,884 (Male: 2,305, Female: 2,579)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,716 (Male: 11,475, Female: 16,241)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,990 (Male: 702, Female: 2,288)
- Other Workers: 10,882 (Male: 5,514, Female: 5,368)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Raiganj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
430,221
M: 221,738
F: 208,483 |
| Rural |
414,143
M: 213,393
F: 200,750 |
| Urban |
16,078
M: 8,345
F: 7,733 |
Number of Households: 92,046
Population Distribution
Total: 430,221 (Male: 221,738, Female: 208,483)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 61,515 (Male: 31,714, Female: 29,801)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 163,662 (Male: 84,595, Female: 79,067)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 27,785 (Male: 13,899, Female: 13,886)
Literate Population
Total: 234,192 (Male: 133,461, Female: 100,731)
Illiterate Population
Total: 196,029 (Male: 88,277, Female: 107,752)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 169,472 (Male: 121,385, Female: 48,087)
Main Workers
Total: 123,000 (Male: 101,389, Female: 21,611)
Marginal Workers
Total: 46,472 (Male: 19,996, Female: 26,476)
Non-Workers
Total: 260,749 (Male: 100,353, Female: 160,396)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 35,557 (Male: 32,556, Female: 3,001)
- Agricultural Laborers: 46,525 (Male: 34,131, Female: 12,394)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,290 (Male: 1,884, Female: 1,406)
- Other Workers: 37,628 (Male: 32,818, Female: 4,810)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,884 (Male: 2,305, Female: 2,579)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,716 (Male: 11,475, Female: 16,241)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,990 (Male: 702, Female: 2,288)
- Other Workers: 10,882 (Male: 5,514, Female: 5,368)
Grampanchayat List of Raiganj Tehsil/Taluka
Raiganj Tehsil comprises 14 Gram Panchayats and 224 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Raiganj. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raiganj
Raiganj is located in the Uttar Dinajpur District of West bengal State, India.
Raiganj Tehsil has 224 villages.
Raiganj has a total of 14 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Raiganj is 430,221.
In Raiganj, there are 221,738 males and 208,483 females.
There are 61,515 children in Raiganj, comprising 31,714 males and 29,801 females.
In Raiganj, the literate population is 234,192 (133,461 males and 100,731 females). The illiterate population is 196,029 (88,277 males and 107,752 females).