Darjiling
Darjiling is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Darjiling district is 3,149 km², which includes 2,995.51 km² of rural area and 153.49 km² of urban area. There are about 616 villages in Darjiling district.
For administrative convenience, Darjiling 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 12 subdivisions in Darjiling district. Here is the list of all Darjiling Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Darjiling District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darjeeling Pulbazar | 516 | 1,26,935 |
| 2 | Gorubathan | 408 | 60,663 |
| 3 | Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri | 139 | 1,13,516 |
| 4 | Kalimpong I | 347 | 74,746 |
| 5 | Kalimpong II | 333 | 66,830 |
| 6 | Kharibari | 123 | 1,09,251 |
| 7 | Kurseong | 303 | 94,347 |
| 8 | Matigara | 174 | 1,97,278 |
| 9 | Mirik | 92 | 46,374 |
| 10 | Naxalbari | 259 | 1,65,523 |
| 11 | Phansidewa | 266 | 2,04,522 |
| 12 | Rangli Rangliot | 137 | 70,125 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Darjeeling Pulbazar | Area not under any Sub-district |
| Smallest Tehsil | Area not under any Sub-district | Area not under any Sub-district |
Population of Darjiling District
The population of Darjiling 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 Darjiling, 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 | 18,46,823 | 11,18,860 | 7,27,963 |
| Total Male Population | 9,37,259 | 5,66,965 | 3,70,294 |
| Total Female Population | 9,09,564 | 5,51,895 | 3,57,669 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,93,169 | 1,26,773 | 66,396 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 98,933 | 64,529 | 34,404 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 94,236 | 62,244 | 31,992 |
| Literate Population | 13,15,585 | 7,36,824 | 5,78,761 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,17,673 | 4,10,782 | 3,06,891 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,97,912 | 3,26,042 | 2,71,870 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,31,238 | 3,82,036 | 1,49,202 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,19,586 | 1,56,183 | 63,403 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,11,652 | 2,25,853 | 85,799 |
| Households | 3,91,234 | 2,36,694 | 1,54,540 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Darjiling district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Darjiling district is 18,46,823, including 9,37,259 males and 9,09,564 females. In rural areas, it is 11,18,860, including 5,66,965 males and 5,51,895 females. In urban areas, it is 7,27,963, including 3,70,294 males and 3,57,669 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Darjiling district is 1,93,169, including 98,933 boys and 94,236 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,26,773, including 64,529 boys and 62,244 girls. In urban areas, it is 66,396, including 34,404 boys and 31,992 girls.
- Literate population in Darjiling district is around 13,15,585, including 7,17,673 males and 5,97,912 females. In rural areas, it is 7,36,824, including 4,10,782 males and 3,26,042 females. In urban areas, it is 5,78,761, including 3,06,891 males and 2,71,870 females.
- Illiterate population in Darjiling district is about 5,31,238, including 2,19,586 males and 3,11,652 females. In rural areas, it is 3,82,036, including 1,56,183 males and 2,25,853 females. In urban areas, it is 1,49,202, including 63,403 males and 85,799 females.
- There are about 3,91,234 households in Darjiling district, including 2,36,694 in rural areas and 1,54,540 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Darjiling. 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 | 3,17,275 | 2,24,822 | 92,453 |
| SC Male Population | 1,61,495 | 1,14,866 | 46,629 |
| SC Female Population | 1,55,780 | 1,09,956 | 45,824 |
| Total ST Population | 3,97,389 | 3,19,069 | 78,320 |
| ST Male Population | 1,97,251 | 1,58,918 | 38,333 |
| ST Female Population | 2,00,138 | 1,60,151 | 39,987 |
| Population Density | 587 / km² | 374 / km² | 4,743 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Darjiling district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Darjiling district is approximately 3,17,275, including 1,61,495 males and 1,55,780 females. In rural areas, it is 2,24,822, including 1,14,866 males and 1,09,956 females. In urban areas, it is 92,453, including 46,629 males and 45,824 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Darjiling district is about 3,97,389, including 1,97,251 males and 2,00,138 females. In rural areas, it is 3,19,069, including 1,58,918 males and 1,60,151 females. In urban areas, it is 78,320, including 38,333 males and 39,987 females.
- Overall population density of Darjiling district is around 587 people per km². Rural areas have about 374 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,743 people per km².