Subdivisions in South 24 Parganas District

Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal

29 Subdivisions
2,396 Villages

About Subdivisions in South 24 Parganas District

South 24 Parganas District in West Bengal is divided into 29 subdivisions (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 2,396 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.

Each subdivision in South 24 Parganas District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Subdivision Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The subdivision office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.

Understanding the subdivision structure of South 24 Parganas District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 29 subdivisions in South 24 Parganas District with their village coverage.

Terminology Note

In West Bengal, these administrative divisions are officially called subdivisions. The same administrative level is known as Taluks in South India, Tehsils in North India, Mandals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Subdivisions in Eastern India. All terms refer to the same sub-district tier with similar administrative functions.

List of Subdivisions in South 24 Parganas District

# Subdivision Name Type Villages Population View Details
1 Baruipur Subdivision 147 486247 View
2 Basanti Subdivision 82 336717 View
3 Bhangar I Subdivision 90 249170 View
4 Bhangar II Subdivision 68 246708 View
5 Bishnupur I Subdivision 97 232365 View
6 Bishnupur II Subdivision 72 214531 View
7 Budge Budge I Subdivision 27 226792 View
8 Budge Budge II Subdivision 77 192134 View
9 Canning I Subdivision 72 304724 View
10 Canning II Subdivision 71 252523 View
11 Diamond Harbour I Subdivision 80 206278 View
12 Diamond Harbour II Subdivision 98 182491 View
13 Falta Subdivision 148 249561 View
14 Gosaba Subdivision 59 246598 View
15 Jaynagar I Subdivision 84 263151 View
16 Jaynagar II Subdivision 61 278086 View
17 Kakdwip Subdivision 41 281963 View
18 Kulpi Subdivision 198 283197 View
19 Kultali Subdivision 52 229053 View
20 Magrahat I Subdivision 105 268042 View
21 Magrahat II Subdivision 101 304744 View
22 Mandirbazar Subdivision 131 215502 View
23 Mathurapur I Subdivision 106 195104 View
24 Mathurapur II Subdivision 35 220839 View
25 Namkhana Subdivision 36 182830 View
26 Patharpratima Subdivision 89 331823 View
27 Sagar Subdivision 51 212037 View
28 Sonarpur Subdivision 82 644231 View
29 Thakurpukur Mahestola Subdivision 36 624520 View

Browse Subdivisions in South 24 Parganas

Baruipur

Subdivision 147 villages
Population: 486247

Basanti

Subdivision 82 villages
Population: 336717

Bhangar I

Subdivision 90 villages
Population: 249170

Bhangar II

Subdivision 68 villages
Population: 246708

Bishnupur I

Subdivision 97 villages
Population: 232365

Bishnupur II

Subdivision 72 villages
Population: 214531

Budge Budge I

Subdivision 27 villages
Population: 226792

Budge Budge II

Subdivision 77 villages
Population: 192134

Canning I

Subdivision 72 villages
Population: 304724

Canning II

Subdivision 71 villages
Population: 252523

Diamond Harbour I

Subdivision 80 villages
Population: 206278

Diamond Harbour II

Subdivision 98 villages
Population: 182491

Falta

Subdivision 148 villages
Population: 249561

Gosaba

Subdivision 59 villages
Population: 246598

Jaynagar I

Subdivision 84 villages
Population: 263151

Jaynagar II

Subdivision 61 villages
Population: 278086

Kakdwip

Subdivision 41 villages
Population: 281963

Kulpi

Subdivision 198 villages
Population: 283197

Kultali

Subdivision 52 villages
Population: 229053

Magrahat I

Subdivision 105 villages
Population: 268042

Magrahat II

Subdivision 101 villages
Population: 304744

Mandirbazar

Subdivision 131 villages
Population: 215502

Mathurapur I

Subdivision 106 villages
Population: 195104

Mathurapur II

Subdivision 35 villages
Population: 220839

Namkhana

Subdivision 36 villages
Population: 182830

Patharpratima

Subdivision 89 villages
Population: 331823

Sagar

Subdivision 51 villages
Population: 212037

Sonarpur

Subdivision 82 villages
Population: 644231

Thakurpukur Mahestola

Subdivision 36 villages
Population: 624520

How to Use This Directory

This subdivision directory for South 24 Parganas District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:

  1. Find your subdivision: Locate the subdivision that covers your village or area from the list above
  2. View detailed information: Click on any subdivision name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
  3. Access services: Identify the correct subdivision office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
  4. Compare coverage: Use the village count column to understand the size and coverage of each subdivision

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subdivisions are there in South 24 Parganas District?

South 24 Parganas District has 29 subdivisions that together cover 2,396 villages. These administrative divisions handle revenue collection, land records, and essential government certificate services for all citizens in the district. The subdivisions are administered under the overall supervision of the District Collector at South 24 Parganas.

What is the difference between a subdivision and a block in South 24 Parganas District?

A subdivision is a revenue administrative unit focused on land revenue collection, property registration, and issuing government certificates. A block (Community Development Block) is a development administrative unit focused on implementing rural development programs, healthcare, education, and welfare schemes. While both cover similar geographical areas in South 24 Parganas District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).

Where is the subdivision office located in South 24 Parganas District?

Each subdivision in South 24 Parganas District has its own subdivision office (Tahsildar office) usually located in the headquarters town of that subdivision. Click on any subdivision name in the list above to find the specific location, contact details, and office information. The subdivision office is where you submit applications for certificates, land mutations, and other revenue-related services.

How do I find which subdivision my village belongs to in South 24 Parganas District?

To find your village's subdivision in South 24 Parganas District: (1) Browse the subdivisions listed above and click on each to see the village list, (2) Check your land records or property documents which mention the subdivision name, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ to directly locate your village, or (4) Contact the District Collectorate for administrative boundary information.

What services can I access at a subdivision office in South 24 Parganas District?

Subdivision offices (Tahsildar offices) in South 24 Parganas District provide numerous essential services: Certificates: Income, caste, community, residence, nativity, and legal heir certificates. Land services: Patta transfers, mutation of records, encumbrance certificates, land valuations. Revenue services: Land tax payment, property tax assessment. Welfare services: Old age pension, widow pension, ration card applications. Emergency services: Emergency certificates during natural disasters. The Tahsildar also has magisterial powers to handle minor legal and administrative matters.