Dakshin Dinajpur
Dakshin Dinajpur is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Dakshin Dinajpur district is 2,219 km², which includes 2,187.08 km² of rural area and 31.92 km² of urban area. There are about 1,582 villages in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
For administrative convenience, Dakshin Dinajpur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 8 subdivisions in Dakshin Dinajpur district. Here is the list of all Dakshin Dinajpur Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Dakshin Dinajpur District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balurghat | 355 | 2,48,901 |
| 2 | Bansihari | 207 | 1,41,286 |
| 3 | Gangarampur | 310 | 2,37,628 |
| 4 | Harirampur | 219 | 1,36,853 |
| 5 | Hilli | 88 | 83,754 |
| 6 | Kumarganj | 289 | 1,69,102 |
| 7 | Kushmundi | 305 | 1,98,752 |
| 8 | Tapan | 424 | 2,50,504 |
Population of Dakshin Dinajpur District
The population of Dakshin Dinajpur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Dakshin Dinajpur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,76,276 | 14,39,981 | 2,36,295 |
| Total Male Population | 8,57,199 | 7,37,771 | 1,19,428 |
| Total Female Population | 8,19,077 | 7,02,210 | 1,16,867 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,88,135 | 1,69,507 | 18,628 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 96,143 | 86,629 | 9,514 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 91,992 | 82,878 | 9,114 |
| Literate Population | 10,83,685 | 8,90,661 | 1,93,024 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,96,474 | 4,95,597 | 1,00,877 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,87,211 | 3,95,064 | 92,147 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,92,591 | 5,49,320 | 43,271 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,60,725 | 2,42,174 | 18,551 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,31,866 | 3,07,146 | 24,720 |
| Households | 3,96,406 | 3,39,231 | 57,175 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dakshin Dinajpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dakshin Dinajpur district is 16,76,276, including 8,57,199 males and 8,19,077 females. In rural areas, it is 14,39,981, including 7,37,771 males and 7,02,210 females. In urban areas, it is 2,36,295, including 1,19,428 males and 1,16,867 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dakshin Dinajpur district is 1,88,135, including 96,143 boys and 91,992 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,69,507, including 86,629 boys and 82,878 girls. In urban areas, it is 18,628, including 9,514 boys and 9,114 girls.
- Literate population in Dakshin Dinajpur district is around 10,83,685, including 5,96,474 males and 4,87,211 females. In rural areas, it is 8,90,661, including 4,95,597 males and 3,95,064 females. In urban areas, it is 1,93,024, including 1,00,877 males and 92,147 females.
- Illiterate population in Dakshin Dinajpur district is about 5,92,591, including 2,60,725 males and 3,31,866 females. In rural areas, it is 5,49,320, including 2,42,174 males and 3,07,146 females. In urban areas, it is 43,271, including 18,551 males and 24,720 females.
- There are about 3,96,406 households in Dakshin Dinajpur district, including 3,39,231 in rural areas and 57,175 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dakshin Dinajpur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,82,754 | 4,40,182 | 42,572 |
| SC Male Population | 2,48,312 | 2,26,420 | 21,892 |
| SC Female Population | 2,34,442 | 2,13,762 | 20,680 |
| Total ST Population | 2,75,366 | 2,67,913 | 7,453 |
| ST Male Population | 1,38,025 | 1,34,311 | 3,714 |
| ST Female Population | 1,37,341 | 1,33,602 | 3,739 |
| Population Density | 755 / km² | 658 / km² | 7,403 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dakshin Dinajpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dakshin Dinajpur district is approximately 4,82,754, including 2,48,312 males and 2,34,442 females. In rural areas, it is 4,40,182, including 2,26,420 males and 2,13,762 females. In urban areas, it is 42,572, including 21,892 males and 20,680 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dakshin Dinajpur district is about 2,75,366, including 1,38,025 males and 1,37,341 females. In rural areas, it is 2,67,913, including 1,34,311 males and 1,33,602 females. In urban areas, it is 7,453, including 3,714 males and 3,739 females.
- Overall population density of Dakshin Dinajpur district is around 755 people per km². Rural areas have about 658 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,403 people per km².