Farakka is a subdivision and city located in the state of West Bengal, India. This article offers a detailed overview of Farakka Sub-District, including its population, demographic information, household data, administration details, and a comprehensive list of villages in the Farakka Subdivision.
Farakka is a subdivision located in the Murshidabad District of West Bengal, India. Covering an area of 143.41 km², Farakka is home to a population of 274111 people, according to the 2011 Census. The sub-district has a high population density of 1911.33 /km² (people per squar km), making it one of the densely populated regions in the district.
Farakka comprises a total of 56 villages, each contributing to the vibrant and diverse demographic makeup of the region. The area plays a crucial role in the overall administration and rural development of Murshidabad District.
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Farakka Subdivision stands at approximately 274111 people. This population is divided into an urban population of 106285 and a rural population of 167826. With a population density of around 1911.33 /km² (persons per square kilometer), Farakka is a highly populated region in Murshidabad District, contributing significantly to the demographic profile of the area.
| Rural | Urban | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 167826 | 106285 | 274111 |
| Male | 85302 | 53924 | 139226 |
| Female | 82524 | 52361 | 134885 |
The Farakka Subdivision consists of approximately 54005 households, including 20950 urban households and 33055 rural households. The average household size in the subdivision is about 5.08persons per household , reflecting the area's population density and family structures. The majority of households are located in rural areas, contributing to the overall demographic profile of Farakka in Murshidabad District.
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 33055 | 20950 | 54005 |
In Farakka Subdivision, villages are categorized based on their population sizes. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| Population | Villages |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 8 |
| 200-499 | 7 |
| 500-999 | 9 |
| 1000-1999 | 8 |
| 2000-4999 | 16 |
| 5000-9999 | 4 |
| 10000 and above | 4 |
Farakka district is divided into several Subdivision or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 76 villages in Farakka Subdivision. The following is a list of villages in Farakka Subdivision.
| # | Villages | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhla | Bahadurpur |
| 2 | Alaipur | Imamnagar |
| 3 | Andhua | Beniagram |
| 4 | Anuppur | Imamnagar |
| 5 | Arazi Jot Sundar | Bahadurpur |
| 6 | Arjunpur (Ct) | Arjunpur |
| 7 | Asua | Beniagram |
| 8 | Bagdabra | Bahadurpur |
| 9 | Bahadurpur | Bahadurpur |
| 10 | Baikunthapur | Beniagram |
| 11 | Ballalpur | Imamnagar |
| 12 | Ballalpur Brahmattar | Imamnagar |
| 13 | Bazeosmanpur | Bahadurpur |
| 14 | Benia Gram (Ct) | Beniagram |
| 15 | Bewa (P) | Bewa-I |
| 16 | Bhabanipur | Arjunpur |
| 17 | Bhairab Danga | Bahadurpur |
| 18 | Bharatpur | Bewa-I |
| 19 | Bhrigurampur | Bahadurpur |
| 20 | Birkendua | Bewa-Ii |
| 21 | Chandipur | Bewa-Ii |
| 22 | Chandore | Bahadurpur |
| 23 | Char Gaziapara | Bewa-I |
| 24 | Chauki | Bewa-Ii |
| 25 | Damodarpur | Imamnagar |
| 26 | Deonapur | Arjunpur |
| 27 | Dohitpur | Bewa-Ii |
| 28 | Farakka Barrage Township (Ct) | Beniagram |
| 29 | Fatepur | Beniagram |
| 30 | Fatepur | Bewa-I |
| 31 | Ghasania | Imamnagar |
| 32 | Gobindarampur | Bewa-I |
| 33 | Hosenpur | Beniagram |
| 34 | Imamnagar | Imamnagar |
| 35 | Jadabpur Nimtala | Bewa-I |
| 36 | Jafar Ganj | Bahadurpur |
| 37 | Jafar Ganj | Beniagram |
| 38 | Jigri Kulgachhi | Maheshpur |
| 39 | Jot Raghu | Imamnagar |
| 40 | Jot Sundar | Bahadurpur |
| 41 | Kalai Danga | Bahadurpur |
| 42 | Kalupara | Imamnagar |
| 43 | Kashinagar | Beniagram |
| 44 | Kendua | Beniagram |
| 45 | Kuli | Nayansukh |
| 46 | Laharia | Imamnagar |
| 47 | Lakshmipur | Bahadurpur |
| 48 | Langaldihi Ramnagar | Bewa-Ii |
| 49 | Mahadeb Nagar (Ct) | Mahadebnagar |
| 50 | Mamrejpur (Ct) | Mahadebnagar |
| 51 | Nagri | Bahadurpur |
| 52 | Nimaitok | Bahadurpur |
| 53 | Pachula Gram | Imamnagar |
| 54 | Par Debidaspur | Nayansukh |
| 55 | Par Deonapur | Nayansukh |
| 56 | Par Suzapur Mandai | Nayansukh |
| 57 | Paranpara (Ct) | Arjunpur |
| 58 | Paranpara (Ct) | Maheshpur |
| 59 | Pashupara | Bahadurpur |
| 60 | Puran Chandipur | Bewa-Ii |
| 61 | Rajipur | Imamnagar |
| 62 | Sahabazpur | Imamnagar |
| 63 | Sahanagar | Beniagram |
| 64 | Saheb Nagar | Bewa-Ii |
| 65 | Samaspur | Beniagram |
| 66 | Sankarpur | Imamnagar |
| 67 | Sankhopara | Maheshpur |
| 68 | Sibnagar (Ct) | Arjunpur |
| 69 | Sikarpur | Bewa-I |
| 70 | Sri Rampur | Beniagram |
| 71 | Srimantapur (P) (Ct) | Bewa-Ii |
| 72 | Sudna | Bahadurpur |
| 73 | Talipur | Bahadurpur |
| 74 | Tulsi Pukur | Imamnagar |
| 75 | Uttar Bhabanipur | Bewa-Ii |
| 76 | Uttar Jamalpur | Imamnagar |
1. What is the total area of Farakka Subdivision?
2. What is the population of Farakka Subdivision?
3. How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in Farakka?
4. What is the population density of Farakka Subdivision?
5. How many households are there in Farakka Subdivision?
6. What is the average household size inFarakka Subdivision?
7. How many villages are there in Farakka Subdivision?