Maldah
Maldah is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Maldah district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Maldah District overview
Maldah is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of Maldah district. Total area of Maldah District is 3,733 km² including 3,647 km² rural area and 86 km² urban area. There are 15 Subdivisions part of Maldah District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Maldah District, Maldah has 1771 villages.
Gazole is the largest tehsil in Maldah district by area covering 538.293 km2 and Kaliachak I is the smallest tehsil in Maldah district by area covering 112.606 km2. Kaliachak I is the largest tehsil by population while Bamangola is the smallest tehsil by population in Maldah district.
Population of Maldah District
As of the 2011 census, Maldah district has a population of approximately 3,988,845 peoples which is divided into urban population of 541,660 and rular population of 3,447,185. The population density in Maldah region is about 1,068.5 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,051,541 | 1,937,304 | 3,988,845 |
| Rural | 1,768,336 | 1,678,849 | 3,447,185 |
| Urban | 283,205 | 258,455 | 541,660 |
Households of Maldah District
There are about 846,991 houses in the district, including 112,784 urban houses and 734,207 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.71 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 846,991 |
| Rural | 734,207 |
| Urban | 112,784 |
List Of Subdivision in Maldah District
Maldah district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 15 tehsils in Maldah 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 Maldah :
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bamangola | 210.3 | 143,906 |
| Chanchal I | 171.0 | 204,740 |
| Chanchal II | 215.1 | 205,333 |
| English Bazar | 247.7 | 274,627 |
| Gazole | 538.3 | 343,830 |
| Habibpur | 405.4 | 210,699 |
| Harischandrapur I | 178.6 | 199,493 |
| Harischandrapur II | 225.3 | 251,345 |
| Kaliachak I | 112.6 | 392,517 |
| Kaliachak II | 171.8 | 210,105 |
| Kaliachak III | 230.5 | 359,071 |
| Maldah | 229.7 | 156,365 |
| Manikchak | 348.0 | 269,813 |
| Ratua I | 252.7 | 275,388 |
| Ratua II | 173.0 | 202,080 |
Frequently Asked Question About Maldah District
How many villages are there in Maldah district ?
There are 1771 villages in the Maldah district.
What is the population of Maldah district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Maldah district is 3,988,845
How many town or city are there in Maldah district ?
There are 29 town or city in the Maldah district.
How many Subdivision in Maldah district ?
There are 15 Subdivision in Maldah district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Maldah district
Gazole is the largest Subdivision in Maldah district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Maldah district ?
Kaliachak I is the smallest Subdivision in Maldah district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Maldah district ?
Kaliachak I is the most populated Subdivision in Maldah district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Maldah district ?
Bamangola is the most least populated Subdivision in Maldah district.