Bankura
Bankura is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Bankura district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Bankura District overview
Bankura is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of Bankura district. Total area of Bankura District is 6,882 km² including 6,792 km² rural area and 90 km² urban area. There are 22 Subdivisions part of Bankura District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Bankura District, Bankura has 3823 villages.
Onda is the largest tehsil in Bankura district by area covering 504.744 km2 and Mejhia is the smallest tehsil in Bankura district by area covering 165.244 km2. Onda is the largest tehsil by population while Hirbandh is the smallest tehsil by population in Bankura district.
Population of Bankura District
As of the 2011 census, Bankura district has a population of approximately 3,596,674 peoples which is divided into urban population of 299,773 and rular population of 3,296,901. The population density in Bankura region is about 522.6 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,838,095 | 1,758,579 | 3,596,674 |
| Rural | 1,685,777 | 1,611,124 | 3,296,901 |
| Urban | 152,318 | 147,455 | 299,773 |
Households of Bankura District
There are about 766,902 houses in the district, including 65,743 urban houses and 701,159 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.69 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 766,902 |
| Rural | 701,159 |
| Urban | 65,743 |
List Of Subdivision in Bankura District
Bankura district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 22 tehsils in Bankura district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Bankura :
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bankura I | 168.2 | 107,685 |
| Bankura II | 229.5 | 140,864 |
| Barjora | 387.5 | 202,049 |
| Chhatna | 438.2 | 195,038 |
| Gangajalghati | 379.1 | 180,974 |
| Hirbandh | 193.3 | 83,834 |
| Indpur | 299.4 | 156,522 |
| Indus | 256.6 | 169,783 |
| Jaypur | 263.1 | 156,920 |
| Khatra | 233.6 | 117,030 |
| Kotulpur | 242.8 | 188,775 |
| Mejhia | 165.2 | 86,188 |
| Onda | 504.7 | 252,984 |
| Patrasayer | 332.5 | 184,070 |
| Raipur | 368.0 | 171,377 |
| Ranibundh | 426.7 | 119,089 |
| Saltora | 322.8 | 135,980 |
| Sarenga | 224.3 | 106,808 |
| Simlapal | 313.0 | 143,038 |
| Sonamukhi | 375.3 | 158,697 |
| Taldangra | 347.5 | 147,893 |
| Vishnupur | 351.4 | 156,822 |
Frequently Asked Question About Bankura District
How many villages are there in Bankura district ?
There are 3823 villages in the Bankura district.
What is the population of Bankura district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Bankura district is 3,596,674
How many town or city are there in Bankura district ?
There are 12 town or city in the Bankura district.
How many Subdivision in Bankura district ?
There are 22 Subdivision in Bankura district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Bankura district
Onda is the largest Subdivision in Bankura district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Bankura district ?
Mejhia is the smallest Subdivision in Bankura district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Bankura district ?
Onda is the most populated Subdivision in Bankura district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Bankura district ?
Hirbandh is the most least populated Subdivision in Bankura district.