Purba Medinipur
Purba Medinipur is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Purba Medinipur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Purba Medinipur District overview
Purba Medinipur is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of Purba Medinipur district. Total area of Purba Medinipur District is 4,713 km² including 4,489 km² rural area and 224 km² urban area. There are 25 Subdivisions part of Purba Medinipur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Purba Medinipur District, Purba Medinipur has 2994 villages.
Haldia is the largest tehsil in Purba Medinipur district by area covering 299.78 km2 and Sutahata is the smallest tehsil in Purba Medinipur district by area covering 75.5494 km2. Kolaghat is the largest tehsil by population while Haldia is the smallest tehsil by population in Purba Medinipur district.
Population of Purba Medinipur District
As of the 2011 census, Purba Medinipur district has a population of approximately 5,095,875 peoples which is divided into urban population of 592,714 and rular population of 4,503,161. The population density in Purba Medinipur region is about 1,081.2 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,629,834 | 2,466,041 | 5,095,875 |
| Rural | 2,322,562 | 2,180,599 | 4,503,161 |
| Urban | 307,272 | 285,442 | 592,714 |
Households of Purba Medinipur District
There are about 1,114,170 houses in the district, including 125,386 urban houses and 988,784 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.57 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 1,114,170 |
| Rural | 988,784 |
| Urban | 125,386 |
List Of Subdivision in Purba Medinipur District
Purba Medinipur district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 25 tehsils in Purba 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 Purba Medinipur:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagawanpur I | 198.1 | 234,432 |
| Bhagawanpur II | 213.6 | 192,162 |
| Chandipur | 161.0 | 188,119 |
| Contai I | 162.2 | 170,894 |
| Contai III | 192.3 | 157,793 |
| Deshopran | 230.3 | 176,393 |
| Egra I | 210.5 | 167,163 |
| Egra II | 234.8 | 178,763 |
| Haldia | 299.8 | 97,992 |
| Khejuri I | 128.7 | 132,992 |
| Khejuri II | 145.6 | 139,463 |
| Kolaghat | 177.1 | 290,124 |
| Mahisadal | 201.1 | 206,277 |
| Moyna | 195.9 | 226,927 |
| Nanda Kumar | 152.0 | 262,998 |
| Nandigram I | 164.8 | 207,835 |
| Nandigram II | 153.3 | 123,219 |
| Panskura | 245.4 | 283,303 |
| Potashpur I | 187.9 | 173,377 |
| Potashpur II | 209.2 | 175,056 |
| Ramnagar I | 178.2 | 167,330 |
| Ramnagar II | 158.9 | 156,054 |
| Sahid Matangini | 143.2 | 199,210 |
| Sutahata | 75.5 | 123,784 |
| Tamluk | 114.6 | 217,776 |
Frequently Asked Question About Purba Medinipur District
How many villages are there in Purba Medinipur district ?
There are 2994 villages in the Purba Medinipur district.
What is the population of Purba Medinipur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Purba Medinipur district is 5,095,875
How many town or city are there in Purba Medinipur district ?
There are 25 town or city in the Purba Medinipur district.
How many Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district ?
There are 25 Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district
Haldia is the largest Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district ?
Sutahata is the smallest Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district ?
Kolaghat is the most populated Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district ?
Haldia is the most least populated Subdivision in Purba Medinipur district.