Dakshin Dinajpur

Dakshin Dinajpur is a district in the West Bengal State of India. Total area of Dakshin Dinajpur is 2,219 km² including 2,187.08 km² rural area and 31.92 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Dakshin Dinajpur has a population of 16,76,276 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,36,295 while rural population is 14,39,981. Dakshin Dinajpur has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 755.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,96,406 houses in the district, including 57,175 urban houses and 3,39,231 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,582 villages in dakshin dinajpur district.

The Dakshin Dinajpur district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit 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)
1Balurghat3552,48,901
2Bansihari2071,41,286
3Gangarampur3102,37,628
4Harirampur2191,36,853
5Hilli8883,754
6Kumarganj2891,69,102
7Kushmundi3051,98,752
8Tapan4242,50,504

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

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