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North 24 Parganas

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Area · — km²
Population · 1,00,09,781
Pincode range ·
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About the district

North 24 Parganas — district of West Bengal

North 24 Parganas is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About North 24 Parganas

Gateway to eastern India with agricultural lands, industrial areas, and proximity to Kolkata.

District HQ
Barasat

Must-visit places in North 24 Parganas

park

Sundarbans National Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site and tiger reserve spanning mangrove forests and islands.

  • historical
    Basirhat

    Historic town known for its religious significance and Kali temple.

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Then & Now

North 24 Parganas district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
42,75,503
Census 2011 baseline
+14.1%
Population · 2026
48,79,550
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
9,92,772
Census 2011 baseline
-49.3%
Households · 2026
5,03,411
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,609 villages

North 24 Parganas district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
21,95,464Census 2011
Female population
20,80,039Census 2011
Sex ratio
947 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
9,92,772Census 2011
SC population
12,51,927Census 2011
ST population
1,96,920Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
48,79,550+14.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
5,03,411RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
15,57,437Census 2011
Cultivators
2,47,101Census 2011
Agri labourers
4,08,321Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across North 24 Parganas district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
134 of 1,609 villages have notable places mapped · 8%
  • Temple· 31
  • College· 11
  • School· 6
  • Hospital· 6
  • PHC· 4
  • High school· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in North 24 Parganas district.

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All 22 mandals of North 24 Parganas

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1609 villages · 199 GPs
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Top villages in North 24 Parganas

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about North 24 Parganas

How many mandals and villages are in North 24 Parganas district?

North 24 Parganas district has 22 mandals and 1,609 revenue villages across 199 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of North 24 Parganas district?

The district headquarters of North 24 Parganas is —.

What is the pincode of North 24 Parganas district?

North 24 Parganas district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within North 24 Parganas may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does North 24 Parganas fall under?

North 24 Parganas district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of North 24 Parganas district?

North 24 Parganas district had a population of 1,00,09,781 per the 2011 Census, across 1,609 villages.

When was North 24 Parganas district formed?

North 24 Parganas district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through North 24 Parganas district?

Major rivers in North 24 Parganas district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near North 24 Parganas

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(6 nearest)