Kharibari

Kharibari is a Town and Subdivision in Darjiling District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Kharibari Block (CD) is 02165. Total area of kharibari subdivision is 123 km² including 118.48 km² rural area and 4.05 km² urban area. Kharibari subdivision has a population of 1,09,251 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,852 while rural population is 97,399. Kharibari has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females for every 1,000 males. Kharibari subdivision has a population density of 891.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 23,352 houses in the sub-district, including 2,615 urban houses and 20,737 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.16% population of kharibari subdivision is literate, out of which 65.68% males and 50.35% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kharibari Subdivision

Kharibari Subdivision has a total of 76 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kharibari Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kharibari Subdivision

The population profile of Kharibari Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kharibari's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kharibari Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.