Ilambazar (community development block)
Ilambazar | |
|---|---|
Community development block | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Birbhum |
| Parliamentary constituency | Bolpur |
| Assembly constituency | Bolpur |
| Area | |
• Total | 100.19 sq mi (259.50 km2) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 144,490 |
| • Density | 1,440/sq mi (557/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 (IST) |
| Literacy Rate | 62.98 per cent |
| Website | http://birbhum.nic.in/ |
Ilambazar (community development block) (Template:Lang-bn) is an administrative division in Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Ilambazar and Panrui police stations serve this block. Headquarters of this block is at Ilambazar.[1][2]
Geography
Ilambazar is located at 23°38′N 87°32′E / 23.63°N 87.53°E.
Ilambazar community development block has an area of 259.50 km2.[2]
Gram panchayats
Gram panchayats of Ilambazar block/panchayat samiti are: Batikar, Bilati, Dharampur, Gurisha, Illambazar, Jaydev Kenduli, Mongaldihi, Nanasole and Sirsha.[3] Official website of Bilati Gram Panchayat is www.bilatipanchayat.weebly.com
Demographics
As per 2001 census, Ilambazar block had a total population of 144,490, out of which 74,366 were males and 70,124 were females. Ilambazar block registered a population growth of 19.52 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for Birbhum district was 17.88 per cent.[2]Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent.[4]
Scheduled castes at 36,218 formed around one-third the population. Scheduled tribes numbered 14,094.[5]
Literacy
As per 2001 census, Ilambazar block had a total literacy of 62.98 per cent for the 6+ age group. While male literacy was 72.32 per cent female literacy was 52.98 per cent. Birbhum district had a total literacy of 61.48 per cent, male literacy being 70.89 per cent and female literacy being 51.55 per cent.[6]
References
- ^ "Contact details of Block Development Officers". Birbhum district. West Bengal Government. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ a b c "Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, Birbhum District (8)". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "Annexure A to the G.O. No.16 (Sanction)-RD/CCA/BRGF/1C-9/2008 dated 12.4.11". Government of West Bengal - Department of Panchayats & Rural Development. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "TRU for all Districts (SC & ST and Total)". Census 2001. Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ^ "Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 5, Birbhum District". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2011-10-10.