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Paschim Medinipur

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Area · — km²
Population · 59,13,457
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About the district

Paschim Medinipur — district of West Bengal

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

District at a glance

About Paschim Medinipur

Agricultural region known for rice cultivation and traditional pottery, with historical significance from independence movement.

District HQ
Medinipur

Must-visit places in Paschim Medinipur

beach

Tajpur Beach

A scenic coastal beach in Paschim Medinipur offering natural beauty and recreational activities.

  • historical
    Pingla

    Historic village known for traditional weaving and its role in the Indian independence movement.

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Then & Now

Paschim Medinipur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
41,21,240
Census 2011 baseline
+14.2%
Population · 2026
47,05,188
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
9,03,755
Census 2011 baseline
-50.4%
Households · 2026
4,48,085
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 · 5,709 villages

Paschim Medinipur 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
21,00,497Census 2011
Female population
20,20,743Census 2011
Sex ratio
962 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
9,03,755Census 2011
SC population
8,13,091Census 2011
ST population
5,25,516Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
47,05,188+14.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,48,085RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
17,66,761Census 2011
Cultivators
3,61,789Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,82,007Census 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 Medinipur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
196 of 5,709 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Temple· 18
  • PHC· 16
  • Hospital· 15
  • High school· 6
  • School· 5

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

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All 21 mandals of Paschim Medinipur

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5709 villages · 211 GPs
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Top villages in Paschim Medinipur

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Paschim Medinipur

How many mandals and villages are in Paschim Medinipur district?

Paschim Medinipur district has 21 mandals and 5,709 revenue villages across 211 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Paschim Medinipur district?

The district headquarters of Paschim Medinipur is —.

What is the pincode of Paschim Medinipur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Paschim Medinipur fall under?

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

What is the population of Paschim Medinipur district?

Paschim Medinipur district had a population of 59,13,457 per the 2011 Census, across 5,709 villages.

When was Paschim Medinipur district formed?

Paschim Medinipur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Paschim Medinipur district?

Major rivers in Paschim Medinipur 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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