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Purba Bardhaman

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Area · — km²
Population · 77,17,563
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About the district

Purba Bardhaman — district of West Bengal

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

District at a glance

About Purba Bardhaman

Historic coal mining region and industrial hub with notable colonial-era architecture and pottery.

District HQ
Bardhaman

Must-visit places in Purba Bardhaman

monument

Bardhaman Raj Palace

19th-century palatial mansion built by the royal family with Indo-European architectural style.

  • temple
    Kalighat Temple (Bardhaman)

    Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, an important pilgrimage site in the region.

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Then & Now

Purba Bardhaman district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
41,09,187
Census 2011 baseline
+14.6%
Population · 2026
47,07,737
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
9,58,387
Census 2011 baseline
-44.8%
Households · 2026
5,29,431
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 · 2,185 villages

Purba 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
20,99,073Census 2011
Female population
20,10,114Census 2011
Sex ratio
958 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
9,58,387Census 2011
SC population
13,50,090Census 2011
ST population
3,16,589Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
47,07,737+14.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
5,29,431RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
16,79,441Census 2011
Cultivators
2,68,573Census 2011
Agri labourers
5,56,955Census 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 Purba Bardhaman district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
186 of 2,185 villages have notable places mapped · 9%
  • Hospital· 35
  • PHC· 14
  • Temple· 9
  • School· 2

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

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All 23 mandals of Purba Bardhaman

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2185 villages · 215 GPs
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Top villages in Purba Bardhaman

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Purba Bardhaman

How many mandals and villages are in Purba Bardhaman district?

Purba Bardhaman district has 23 mandals and 2,185 revenue villages across 215 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Purba Bardhaman district?

The district headquarters of Purba Bardhaman is —.

What is the pincode of Purba Bardhaman district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Purba Bardhaman fall under?

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

What is the population of Purba Bardhaman district?

Purba Bardhaman district had a population of 77,17,563 per the 2011 Census, across 2,185 villages.

When was Purba Bardhaman district formed?

Purba Bardhaman district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Purba Bardhaman district?

Major rivers in Purba 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 Purba Bardhaman

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