Hugli
Hugli is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Hugli district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Hugli District overview
Hugli is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of Hugli district. Total area of Hugli District is 3,149 km² including 2,820 km² rural area and 329 km² urban area. There are 18 Subdivisions part of Hugli District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Hugli District, Hugli has 1866 villages.
Polba Dadpur is the largest tehsil in Hugli district by area covering 290.076 km2 and Serampur Uttarpara is the smallest tehsil in Hugli district by area covering 33.1597 km2. Dhaniakhali is the largest tehsil by population while Goghat I is the smallest tehsil by population in Hugli district.
Population of Hugli District
As of the 2011 census, Hugli district has a population of approximately 5,519,145 peoples which is divided into urban population of 2,128,499 and rular population of 3,390,646. The population density in Hugli region is about 1,752.7 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,814,653 | 2,704,492 | 5,519,145 |
| Rural | 1,722,945 | 1,667,701 | 3,390,646 |
| Urban | 1,091,708 | 1,036,791 | 2,128,499 |
Households of Hugli District
There are about 1,287,423 houses in the district, including 505,943 urban houses and 781,480 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.29 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 1,287,423 |
| Rural | 781,480 |
| Urban | 505,943 |
List Of Subdivision in Hugli District
Hugli district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 18 tehsils in Hugli 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 Hugli :
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Arambag | 276.1 | 285,207 |
| Balagarh | 198.8 | 228,998 |
| Chanditala I | 94.0 | 179,825 |
| Chanditala II | 49.9 | 158,396 |
| Chinsurah Magra | 64.9 | 244,383 |
| Dhaniakhali | 277.4 | 320,534 |
| Goghat I | 184.5 | 140,030 |
| Goghat II | 190.5 | 160,585 |
| Haripal | 185.3 | 261,073 |
| Jangipara | 163.6 | 221,578 |
| Khanakul I | 174.7 | 254,434 |
| Khanakul II | 123.7 | 184,734 |
| Pandua | 283.9 | 316,197 |
| Polba Dadpur | 290.1 | 263,555 |
| Pursura | 102.1 | 173,437 |
| Serampur Uttarpara | 33.2 | 152,266 |
| Singur | 165.0 | 276,413 |
| Tarakeswar | 116.3 | 179,148 |
Frequently Asked Question About Hugli District
How many villages are there in Hugli district ?
There are 1866 villages in the Hugli district.
What is the population of Hugli district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Hugli district is 5,519,145
How many town or city are there in Hugli district ?
There are 77 town or city in the Hugli district.
How many Subdivision in Hugli district ?
There are 18 Subdivision in Hugli district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Hugli district
Polba Dadpur is the largest Subdivision in Hugli district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Hugli district ?
Serampur Uttarpara is the smallest Subdivision in Hugli district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Hugli district ?
Dhaniakhali is the most populated Subdivision in Hugli district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Hugli district ?
Goghat I is the most least populated Subdivision in Hugli district.