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★ District of West Bengal ★

South 24 Parganas

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Area · — km²
Population · 81,61,961
Pincode range ·
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About the district

South 24 Parganas — district of West Bengal

South 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 South 24 Parganas

Sundarbans mangrove forests, tiger reserve, and aquatic biodiversity along the Bay of Bengal.

District HQ
Alipore

Must-visit places in South 24 Parganas

park

Sundarbans National Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site and largest mangrove forest, home to Bengal tigers and diverse wildlife.

  • park
    Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary

    Protected area within Sundarbans known for bird watching and aquatic fauna observation.

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Then & Now

South 24 Parganas district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
60,25,545
Census 2011 baseline
+14.1%
Population · 2026
68,75,388
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
12,86,839
Census 2011 baseline
-56.5%
Households · 2026
5,60,235
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 · 2,140 villages

South 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
30,84,702Census 2011
Female population
29,40,843Census 2011
Sex ratio
953 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
12,86,839Census 2011
SC population
20,49,197Census 2011
ST population
89,659Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
68,75,388+14.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
5,60,235RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
21,86,960Census 2011
Cultivators
2,51,907Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,64,961Census 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 South 24 Parganas district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
298 of 2,140 villages have notable places mapped · 14%
  • Hospital· 23
  • PHC· 20
  • Temple· 11
  • School· 3
  • College· 2
  • High school· 1

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

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All 29 mandals of South 24 Parganas

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2140 villages · 310 GPs
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Top villages in South 24 Parganas

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about South 24 Parganas

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

South 24 Parganas district has 29 mandals and 2,140 revenue villages across 310 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of South 24 Parganas district?

The district headquarters of South 24 Parganas is —.

What is the pincode of South 24 Parganas district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does South 24 Parganas fall under?

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

What is the population of South 24 Parganas district?

South 24 Parganas district had a population of 81,61,961 per the 2011 Census, across 2,140 villages.

When was South 24 Parganas district formed?

South 24 Parganas district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through South 24 Parganas district?

Major rivers in South 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.

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Districts near South 24 Parganas

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