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Paschim Bardhaman

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About the district

Paschim Bardhaman — district of West Bengal

Paschim Bardhaman is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Paschim Bardhaman

Coal mining, thermal power plants, and historical significance as a colonial-era administrative center.

District HQ
Bardhaman

Must-visit places in Paschim Bardhaman

historical

Bardhaman Rajbari

Historic palace of the Bardhaman Raj family, showcasing colonial and traditional Bengali architecture.

  • temple
    Kali Temple, Bardhaman

    Ancient Kali temple in the heart of Bardhaman town, an important place of worship for locals.

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Then & Now

Paschim Bardhaman district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,30,077
Census 2011 baseline
+14.6%
Population · 2026
6,07,425
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,13,174
Census 2011 baseline
-46.2%
Households · 2026
60,870
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 · 403 villages

Paschim Bardhaman 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
2,74,714Census 2011
Female population
2,55,363Census 2011
Sex ratio
930 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,13,174Census 2011
SC population
1,74,043Census 2011
ST population
62,673Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,07,425+14.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
60,870RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,89,754Census 2011
Cultivators
16,275Census 2011
Agri labourers
22,390Census 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 Paschim Bardhaman district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
39 of 403 villages have notable places mapped · 10%
  • Hospital· 23
  • Temple· 14
  • PHC· 12
  • School· 8
  • College· 2
  • High school· 1

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

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All 8 mandals of Paschim Bardhaman

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403 villages · 62 GPs
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Top villages in Paschim Bardhaman

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Paschim Bardhaman

How many mandals and villages are in Paschim Bardhaman district?

Paschim Bardhaman district has 8 mandals and 403 revenue villages across 62 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Paschim Bardhaman district?

The district headquarters of Paschim Bardhaman is —.

What is the pincode of Paschim Bardhaman district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Paschim Bardhaman fall under?

Paschim Bardhaman district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was Paschim Bardhaman district formed?

Paschim Bardhaman district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Paschim Bardhaman district?

Major rivers in Paschim Bardhaman district: —.

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

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Districts near Paschim Bardhaman

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