Kurseong

Kurseong 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 Kurseong Block (CD) is 02161. Total area of kurseong subdivision is 303 km² including 285.05 km² rural area and 17.99 km² urban area. Kurseong subdivision has a population of 94,347 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,444 while rural population is 79,903. Kurseong has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females for every 1,000 males. Kurseong subdivision has a population density of 311.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,892 houses in the sub-district, including 3,231 urban houses and 17,661 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.82% population of kurseong subdivision is literate, out of which 80.58% males and 67.10% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kurseong Subdivision

Kurseong Subdivision has a total of 72 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 Kurseong Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kurseong Subdivision

The population profile of Kurseong 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 Kurseong'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 Kurseong 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.