Subdivision & Blocks
Bankura district comprises three subdivisions: Bankura Sadar, Khatra and Bishnupur. Bankura Sadar subdivision consists of Bankura municipality and eight community development blocks: Bankura I, Bankura II, Barjora, Chhatna, Gangajalghati, Mejia, Onda and Saltora. Khatra subdivision consists of eight community development blocks: Indpur, Khatra, Hirbandh, Raipur, Sarenga, Ranibandh, Simlapal and Taldangra. Bishnupur subdivision consists of Bishnupur and Sonamukhi municipalities and six community development blocks: Indas, Joypur, Patrasayer, Kotulpur, Sonamukhi and Bankura.
List of Sub Divisions in Bankura District:
| Sl. No. | Sub-Division | Area (sq km.) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bankura Sadar | 2596.11 | 1,439,148 |
| 2. | Khatra | 2407.49 | 1,045,591 |
| 3. | Bishnupur | 1870.75 | 1,111,935 |
List of Blocks under each Sub Division of Bankura District:
| Sub Division | Block | Area (sq km.) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankura Sadar | Bankura I | 171.09 | 107,685 |
| Bankura Sadar | Bankura II | 220.84 | 140,864 |
| Bankura Sadar | Barjora | 393.23 | 202,049 |
| Bankura Sadar | Chhatna | 447.47 | 195,038 |
| Bankura Sadar | Gangajalghati | 366.47 | 180,974 |
| Bankura Sadar | Mejia | 162.87 | 86,188 |
| Bankura Sadar | Onda | 502.46 | 252,984 |
| Bankura Sadar | Saltora | 312.62 | 135,980 |
| Khatra | Khatra | 231.82 | 117,030 |
| Khatra | Indpur | 302.60 | 156,522 |
| Khatra | Hirbandh | 190.97 | 83,834 |
| Khatra | Ranibandh | 428.51 | 119,089 |
| Khatra | Raipur | 369.92 | 171,377 |
| Khatra | Sarenga | 223.78 | 106,808 |
| Khatra | Simlapal | 310.15 | 143,038 |
| Khatra | Taldangra | 349.74 | 147,893 |
| Bishnupur | Bishnupur | 365.73 | 156,822 |
| Bishnupur | Indas | 254.99 | 169,783 |
| Bishnupur | Joypur | 263.82 | 156,920 |
| Bishnupur | Patrasayer | 322.62 | 184,070 |
| Bishnupur | Kotulpur | 250.38 | 188,775 |
| Bishnupur | Sonamukhi | 378.85 | 158,697 |