Comprehensive directory of 2,057 schools in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal: 1,522 Govt Schools & 535 Private Schools across 10 blocks
Paschim Bardhaman district (West Bengal) hosts an educational network of 2,057 registered schools spanning across 10 administrative blocks and 726+ villages and urban wards. According to official UDISE+ records, approximately 1,522 schools are government and local body institutions offering 100% tuition-free education with PM POSHAN mid-day meals, while 535 schools operate as recognized private institutions.
The district records a literacy rate of steady progress. Parents looking for nearby elementary, secondary, or senior secondary schools can select their respective block from the directory above to view all mapped village clusters.
Under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, every private unaided school in Paschim Bardhaman district reserves 25% of entry-level seats (Nursery, KG, or Class 1) for children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups. Admissions are allocated through a computerized lottery via the state RTE portal.
Each block in Paschim Bardhaman is supervised by a dedicated Block Education Officer (BEO) responsible for school inspections, teacher attendance, mid-day meal audits, and grievance redressal under the District Education Office.
Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) has approximately 1,522 government schools listed under UDISE+ (run by Department of Education, Tribal Affairs, and local municipal bodies). All government schools offer 100% tuition-free education.
There are approximately 535 private schools in Paschim Bardhaman district. Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act Section 12(1)(c), 25% of entry-level seats in private schools are reserved for children from underprivileged families.
Paschim Bardhaman has 2,057 schools across 10 blocks. Click any block in the list above to see its villages and schools.
Literacy rate data for Paschim Bardhaman is not available in our current dataset. Check the Census of India website for district-level education data.
Click the block your village belongs to from the list above. The block page shows all villages. Click your village to see every school registered there in UDISE+.
Yes. Private unaided schools must keep 25% of their entry-class seats (Nursery or Class 1) free for children from low-income or disadvantaged families. Admission is through the state's RTE portal — not directly at the school.