Paschim Medinipur
Paschim Medinipur is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Paschim Medinipur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Paschim Medinipur District overview
Paschim Medinipur is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of Paschim Medinipur district. Total area of Paschim Medinipur District is 9,368 km² including 9,115 km² rural area and 253 km² urban area. There are 29 Subdivisions part of Paschim Medinipur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Paschim Medinipur District, Paschim Medinipur has 8694 villages.
Binpur II is the largest tehsil in Paschim Medinipur district by area covering 600.216 km2 and Mohanpur is the smallest tehsil in Paschim Medinipur district by area covering 133.151 km2. Keshpur is the largest tehsil by population while Gopiballavpur II is the smallest tehsil by population in Paschim Medinipur district.
Population of Paschim Medinipur District
As of the 2011 census, Paschim Medinipur district has a population of approximately 5,913,457 peoples which is divided into urban population of 722,686 and rular population of 5,190,771. The population density in Paschim Medinipur region is about 631.2 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,007,885 | 2,905,572 | 5,913,457 |
| Rural | 2,641,721 | 2,549,050 | 5,190,771 |
| Urban | 366,164 | 356,522 | 722,686 |
Households of Paschim Medinipur District
There are about 1,301,610 houses in the district, including 158,735 urban houses and 1,142,875 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.54 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 1,301,610 |
| Rural | 1,142,875 |
| Urban | 158,735 |
List Of Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur District
Paschim Medinipur district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 29 tehsils in Paschim Medinipur 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 Paschim Medinipur:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Binpur I | 345.0 | 156,153 |
| Binpur II | 600.2 | 164,522 |
| Chandrakona I | 195.8 | 136,006 |
| Chandrakona II | 171.0 | 123,269 |
| Dantan I | 257.2 | 172,107 |
| Dantan II | 187.2 | 155,017 |
| Daspur I | 170.9 | 203,987 |
| Daspur II | 162.3 | 238,529 |
| Debra | 368.2 | 288,619 |
| Garbeta I | 421.3 | 228,513 |
| Garbeta II | 353.3 | 148,410 |
| Garbeta III | 304.3 | 169,528 |
| Ghatal | 215.5 | 219,555 |
| Gopiballavpur I | 299.2 | 108,254 |
| Gopiballavpur II | 169.0 | 104,996 |
| Jamboni | 328.1 | 113,197 |
| Jhargram | 517.9 | 170,097 |
| Keshiary | 293.4 | 149,260 |
| Keshpur | 499.1 | 339,248 |
| Kharagpur I | 229.0 | 258,040 |
| Kharagpur II | 256.2 | 183,440 |
| Midnapore | 326.6 | 191,705 |
| Mohanpur | 133.2 | 111,901 |
| Narayangarh | 510.3 | 302,620 |
| Nayagram | 508.0 | 142,199 |
| Pingla | 244.5 | 194,809 |
| Sabang | 296.2 | 270,492 |
| Salbani | 553.9 | 188,653 |
| Sankrail | 256.3 | 115,418 |
Frequently Asked Question About Paschim Medinipur District
How many villages are there in Paschim Medinipur district ?
There are 8694 villages in the Paschim Medinipur district.
What is the population of Paschim Medinipur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Paschim Medinipur district is 5,913,457
How many town or city are there in Paschim Medinipur district ?
There are 19 town or city in the Paschim Medinipur district.
How many Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district ?
There are 29 Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district
Binpur II is the largest Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district ?
Mohanpur is the smallest Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district ?
Keshpur is the most populated Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district ?
Gopiballavpur II is the most least populated Subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district.