In the following article, Medinipur division will be addressed from a comprehensive and detailed perspective, with the aim of providing a deep understanding on this topic. Different aspects related to Medinipur division will be analyzed, including its origin, impact on current society, possible solutions or future implications. In addition, different opinions and perspectives from experts on the topic will be presented, in order to enrich the debate and provide a more complete vision. The purpose of this article is to promote knowledge and reflection around Medinipur division, with the intention of promoting a broader and more critical understanding of this topic.
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Medinipur | |
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Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
Established | 2002 |
Capital | Medinipur |
Districts | Bankura, Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur, Purulia |
Area | |
• Total | 27,223 km2 (10,511 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 18,672,669 |
• Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Medinipur Division is one of the 5 divisions in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the westernmost division of West Bengal. Earlier it was a part of Burdwan division and was curved out from it in 2016. The port city of Haldia is located in this division
It consists of 5 districts:
Code | District | Headquarters | Established | Sub-Division | Area | Population As of 2011 | Population Density | Map |
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ME | Purba Medinipur | Tamluk | 2002 | 4,736 km2 (1,829 sq mi) | 5,094,238 | 1,076/km2 (2,790/sq mi) | ||
ME | Paschim Medinipur | Medinipur | 2002 | 6,308 km2 (2,436 sq mi) | 5,943,300 | 636/km2 (1,650/sq mi) | ||
PU | Purulia | Purulia | 1956 | 6,259 km2 (2,417 sq mi) | 2,927,965 | 468/km2 (1,210/sq mi) | ||
BN | Bankura | Bankura | 1947 | 6,882 km2 (2,657 sq mi) | 3,596,292 | 523/km2 (1,350/sq mi) | ||
JH | Jhargram | Jhargram | 2017 | 3,037.64 km2 (1,172.84 sq mi) | 1,136,548 | 374/km2 (970/sq mi) | ||
Total | 5 | — | - | 15 | 27,223 km2 (10,511 sq mi) | 18,672,669 |
686/km2 (1,780/sq mi) |
Hindus form the majority of the population of Medinipur division and comprises 82.3% of the population. There is a significant population of various tribes in this division such as Kudmi ,Santhal, Munda, etc. Muslims comprises 10.1% of the population.
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