Birbhum
Birbhum is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Birbhum district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Birbhum District overview
Birbhum is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of Birbhum district. Total area of Birbhum District is 4,545 km² including 4,425 km² rural area and 120 km² urban area. There are 19 Subdivisions part of Birbhum District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Birbhum District, Birbhum has 2455 villages.
Dubrajpur is the largest tehsil in Birbhum district by area covering 348.468 km2 and Nalhati II is the smallest tehsil in Birbhum district by area covering 117.435 km2. Murarai II is the largest tehsil by population while Rajnagar is the smallest tehsil by population in Birbhum district.
Population of Birbhum District
As of the 2011 census, Birbhum district has a population of approximately 3,502,404 peoples which is divided into urban population of 449,448 and rular population of 3,052,956. The population density in Birbhum region is about 770.6 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,790,920 | 1,711,484 | 3,502,404 |
| Rural | 1,561,976 | 1,490,980 | 3,052,956 |
| Urban | 228,944 | 220,504 | 449,448 |
Households of Birbhum District
There are about 817,899 houses in the district, including 102,423 urban houses and 715,476 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.28 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 817,899 |
| Rural | 715,476 |
| Urban | 102,423 |
List Of Subdivision in Birbhum District
Birbhum district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 19 tehsils in Birbhum 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 Birbhum:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bolpur Sriniketan | 321.3 | 202,553 |
| Dubrajpur | 348.5 | 181,437 |
| Illambazar | 286.2 | 168,709 |
| Khoyrasol | 278.3 | 153,248 |
| Labpur | 278.3 | 201,901 |
| Mayureswar I | 195.9 | 159,782 |
| Mayureswar II | 153.2 | 127,661 |
| Mohammad Bazar | 336.7 | 164,570 |
| Murarai I | 172.2 | 190,802 |
| Murarai II | 192.9 | 222,033 |
| Nalhati I | 275.2 | 204,818 |
| Nalhati II | 117.4 | 127,785 |
| Nanoor | 288.6 | 218,654 |
| Rajnagar | 239.5 | 77,979 |
| Rampurhat I | 286.1 | 188,435 |
| Rampurhat II | 161.4 | 187,823 |
| Sainthia | 273.4 | 195,349 |
| Suri I | 145.6 | 111,377 |
| Suri II | 126.7 | 87,405 |
Frequently Asked Question About Birbhum District
How many villages are there in Birbhum district ?
There are 2455 villages in the Birbhum district.
What is the population of Birbhum district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Birbhum district is 3,502,404
How many town or city are there in Birbhum district ?
There are 20 town or city in the Birbhum district.
How many Subdivision in Birbhum district ?
There are 19 Subdivision in Birbhum district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Birbhum district
Dubrajpur is the largest Subdivision in Birbhum district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Birbhum district ?
Nalhati II is the smallest Subdivision in Birbhum district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Birbhum district ?
Murarai II is the most populated Subdivision in Birbhum district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Birbhum district ?
Rajnagar is the most least populated Subdivision in Birbhum district.