South Twenty Four Parganas
South Twenty Four Parganas is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at South Twenty Four Parganas district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
South Twenty Four Parganas District overview
South Twenty Four Parganas is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of South Twenty Four Parganas district. Total area of South Twenty Four Parganas District is 9,960 km² including 9,541 km² rural area and 419 km² urban area. There are 29 Subdivisions part of South Twenty Four Parganas District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of South Twenty Four Parganas District, South Twenty Four Parganas has 2042 villages.
Gosaba is the largest tehsil in South Twenty Four Parganas district by area covering 2661.51 km2 and Budge Budge I is the smallest tehsil in South Twenty Four Parganas district by area covering 49.1759 km2. Baruipur is the largest tehsil by population while Budge Budge I is the smallest tehsil by population in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Population of South Twenty Four Parganas District
As of the 2011 census, South Twenty Four Parganas district has a population of approximately 8,161,961 peoples which is divided into urban population of 2,087,773 and rular population of 6,074,188. The population density in South Twenty Four Parganas region is about 819.5 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,173,778 | 3,988,183 | 8,161,961 |
| Rural | 3,109,219 | 2,964,969 | 6,074,188 |
| Urban | 1,064,559 | 1,023,214 | 2,087,773 |
Households of South Twenty Four Parganas District
There are about 1,781,221 houses in the district, including 482,962 urban houses and 1,298,259 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.58 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 1,781,221 |
| Rural | 1,298,259 |
| Urban | 482,962 |
List Of Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas District
South Twenty Four Parganas district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 29 tehsils in South Twenty Four Parganas 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 South Twenty Four Parganas:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Baruipur | 225.4 | 433,119 |
| Basanti | 668.5 | 336,717 |
| Bhangar I | 234.3 | 249,170 |
| Bhangar II | 221.1 | 246,708 |
| Bishnupur I | 123.3 | 232,365 |
| Bishnupur II | 108.8 | 214,531 |
| Budge Budge I | 49.2 | 112,908 |
| Budge Budge II | 146.5 | 192,134 |
| Canning I | 213.5 | 304,724 |
| Canning II | 351.3 | 252,523 |
| Diamond Harbour I | 132.8 | 156,166 |
| Diamond Harbour II | 191.3 | 190,801 |
| Falta | 201.1 | 249,561 |
| Gosaba | 2,661.5 | 246,598 |
| Jaynagar I | 204.5 | 263,151 |
| Jaynagar II | 110.7 | 252,164 |
| Kakdwip | 326.7 | 281,963 |
| Kulpi | 301.8 | 283,197 |
| Kultali | 869.9 | 229,053 |
| Magrahat I | 124.6 | 269,494 |
| Magrahat II | 141.0 | 304,744 |
| Mandirbazar | 166.7 | 214,050 |
| Mathurapur I | 185.3 | 195,104 |
| Mathurapur II | 286.6 | 220,839 |
| Namkhana | 326.4 | 182,830 |
| Patharpratima | 700.6 | 331,823 |
| Sagar | 391.8 | 212,037 |
| Sonarpur | 139.7 | 219,863 |
| Thakurpukur Mahestola | 62.6 | 176,203 |
Frequently Asked Question About South Twenty Four Parganas District
How many villages are there in South Twenty Four Parganas district ?
There are 2042 villages in the South Twenty Four Parganas district.
What is the population of South Twenty Four Parganas district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of South Twenty Four Parganas district is 8,161,961
How many town or city are there in South Twenty Four Parganas district ?
There are 118 town or city in the South Twenty Four Parganas district.
How many Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district ?
There are 29 Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district
Gosaba is the largest Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district ?
Budge Budge I is the smallest Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district ?
Baruipur is the most populated Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district ?
Budge Budge I is the most least populated Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas district.