Farakka: A Town and Subdivision in Murshidabad district
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Farakka is a town and Subdivision in the Murshidabad district of the West Bengal. In India, a Subdivision is a subdivision of a district responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a specific area within the district. Subdivisions play a crucial role in the local governance structure, contributing significantly to the development and administration of their communities.
According to the 2011 census The total area of Farakka Subdivision is 143 km², with a population of 274111 people. The population density is 1,911 inhabitants per square kilometre, and there are approximately 54005 houses in the sub district.
Farakka Subdivision comprises about 73 villages. Below is a list of these villages along with information about their respective gram panchayats and the nearest town:
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhla | Bahadurpur | Dhulian (24 km) |
| 2 | Alaipur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (21 km) |
| 3 | Andhua | Beniagram | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 4 | Anuppur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (21 km) |
| 5 | Arazi Jot Sundar | Bahadurpur | Farakka |
| 6 | Arjunpur | Arjunpur | Farakka |
| 7 | Asua | Beniagram | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 8 | Bagdabra | Bahadurpur | Pakur (bihar) (21 km) |
| 9 | Bahadurpur | Bahadurpur | Dhulian (28 km) |
| 10 | Baikunthapur | Beniagram | Farakka |
| 11 | Ballalpur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (19 km) |
| 12 | Ballalpur Brahmattar | Imamnagar | Farakka |
| 13 | Bazeosmanpur | Bahadurpur | Dhulian (28 km) |
| 14 | Benia Gram | Beniagram | Farakka |
| 15 | Bewa | Bewa I | Dhulian (32 km) |
| 16 | Bhabanipur | Arjunpur | Dhulian (10 km) |
| 17 | Bhairab Danga | Bahadurpur | Dhulian |
| 18 | Bharatpur | Bewa I | Farakka |
| 19 | Bhrigurampur | Bahadurpur | Farakka |
| 20 | Birkendua | Bewa Ii | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 21 | Chandipur | Bewa Ii | Dhulian (23 km) |
| 22 | Chandore | Bahadurpur | Pakur (bihar) (20 km) |
| 23 | Char Gaziapara | Bewa I | Farakka |
| 24 | Chauki | Bewa Ii | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 25 | Damodarpur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (22 km) |
| 26 | Deonapur | Arjunpur | Dhulian (7 km) |
| 27 | Dohitpur | Bewa Ii | Dhulian (25 km) |
| 28 | Farakka Barrage Township | Farakka | |
| 29 | Fatepur | Bewa I | Farakka |
| 30 | Ghasania | Imamnagar | Farakka |
| 31 | Gobindarampur | Bewa I | Dhulian (24 km) |
| 32 | Hosenpur | Beniagram | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 33 | Imamnagar | Imamnagar | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 34 | Jadabpur Nimtala | Bewa I | Dhulian (27 km) |
| 35 | Jafar Ganj | Bahadurpur | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 36 | Jigri Kulgachhi | Maheshpur | Dhulian (7 km) |
| 37 | Jot Raghu | Imamnagar | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 38 | Jot Sundar | Bahadurpur | Pakur (bihar) (23 km) |
| 39 | Kalai Danga | Bahadurpur | Dhulian (26 km) |
| 40 | Kalupara | Imamnagar | Farakka |
| 41 | Kashinagar | Beniagram | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 42 | Kendua | Beniagram | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 43 | Kuli | Nayansukh | Dhulian (16 km) |
| 44 | Laharia | Imamnagar | Dhulian |
| 45 | Lakshmipur | Bahadurpur | Dhulian (26 km) |
| 46 | Langaldihi Ramnagar | Bewa Ii | Dhulian (18 km) |
| 47 | Mahadeb Nagar | Mahadebnagar | Farakka |
| 48 | Mamrejpur | Mahadebnagar | Farakka |
| 49 | Nagri | Bahadurpur | Pakur (bihar) (22 km) |
| 50 | Nimaitok | Bahadurpur | Pakur (bihar) (20 km) |
| 51 | Pachula Gram | Imamnagar | Dhulian (18 km) |
| 52 | Par Debidaspur | Nayansukh | Dhulian (16 km) |
| 53 | Par Deonapur | Nayansukh | Dhulian (10 km) |
| 54 | Par Suzapur Mandai | Nayansukh | Dhulian (12 km) |
| 55 | Paranpara | Arjunpur | Farakka |
| 56 | Pashupara | Bahadurpur | Pakur (bihar) (20 km) |
| 57 | Puran Chandipur | Bewa Ii | Dhulian (17 km) |
| 58 | Rajipur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (22 km) |
| 59 | Sahabazpur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (21 km) |
| 60 | Sahanagar | Beniagram | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 61 | Saheb Nagar | Bewa Ii | Dhulian (25 km) |
| 62 | Samaspur | Beniagram | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 63 | Sankarpur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (18 km) |
| 64 | Sankhopara | Maheshpur | Farakka |
| 65 | Sibnagar | Arjunpur | Farakka |
| 66 | Sikarpur | Bewa I | Dhulian (32 km) |
| 67 | Sri Rampur | Beniagram | Dhulian (20 km) |
| 68 | Srimantapur | Bewa Ii | Farakka |
| 69 | Sudna | Bahadurpur | Dhulian (22 km) |
| 70 | Talipur | Bahadurpur | Pakur (bihar) (21 km) |
| 71 | Tulsi Pukur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (17 km) |
| 72 | Uttar Bhabanipur | Bewa Ii | Dhulian (25 km) |
| 73 | Uttar Jamalpur | Imamnagar | Dhulian (23 km) |
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 167826 | 106285 | 274111 |
| Male Population | 85302 | 53924 | 139226 |
| Female Population | 82524 | 52361 | 134885 | Population Density | 1611 / km² | 2707 / km² | 1,911 / km² |
The distribution of households in the Farakka is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 33055 | 20950 | 54005 |
Q: What is Farakka?
A: Farakka is a town and in the Murshidabad district of the West Bengal.
Q: What is the total area of Farakka Subdivision?
A: The total area of Farakka Subdivision is 143 km².
Q: What is the population of Farakka Subdivision according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the population of Farakka Subdivision is 274111.
Q: What is the population density of Farakka Subdivision?
A: The population density of Farakka Subdivision is 1,911 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Q: How many houses are there in Farakka Subdivision?
A: There are approximately 54005 houses in Farakka Subdivision.
Q: How many villages are there in Farakka Subdivision?
A: There are about 73 villages in Farakka Subdivision.
Q: Which is the largest village by population in Farakka Subdivision?
A: The largest village by population in Farakka Subdivision is Kuli, with 28092 people.
Q: Which is the smallest village by population in Farakka Subdivision?
A: The smallest village by population in Farakka Subdivision is Arazi Jot Sundar, with 0 people.
Q: Which is the largest village by area in Farakka Subdivision?
A: The largest village by area in Farakka Subdivision is Kuli, with 1435 km².
Q: Which is the smallest village by area in Farakka Subdivision?
A: The smallest village by area in Farakka Subdivision is Arjunpur, with 0 km².
Q: What is the male population of Farakka Subdivision?
A: The male population of Farakka Subdivision is 139226.
Q: What is the female population of Farakka Subdivision?
A: The female population of Farakka Subdivision is 134885.
Q: How many villages in Farakka Subdivision have a population of less than 100?
A: There are 20 villages in Farakka Subdivision with a population of less than 100.
Q: How many villages in Farakka Subdivision have a population between 100 and 499?
A: There are 12 villages in Farakka Subdivision with a population between 100 and 499.
Q: How many villages in Farakka Subdivision have a population between 500 and 999?
A: There are 9 villages in Farakka Subdivision with a population between 500 and 999.
Q: How many villages in Farakka Subdivision have a population between 1000 and 1999?
A: There are 8 villages in Farakka Subdivision with a population between 1000 and 1999.
Q: How many villages in Farakka Subdivision have a population between 2000 and 2999?
A: There is 5 village in Farakka Subdivision with a population between 2000 and 2999.
Q: How many villages in Farakka Subdivision have a population between 3000 and 3999?
A: There is 7 village in Farakka Subdivision with a population between 3000 and 3999.
Q: How many villages in Farakka Subdivision have a population between 4000 and 4999?
A: There is 4 village in Farakka Subdivision with a population between 4000 and 4999.
Q: How many villages in Farakka Subdivision have a population of 5000 and above?
A: There is 8 village in Farakka Subdivision with a population of 5000 and above.
| Total Population | Villages in Sub District Of Farakka |
|---|---|
| Less than 100 | 20 |
| 100-499 | 12 |
| 500-999 | 9 |
| 1000-1999 | 8 |
| 2000-2999 | 5 |
| 3000-3999 | 7 |
| 4000-4999 | 4 |
| 5000 And Above | 8 |
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