Matigara

Matigara 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 Matigara Block (CD) is 02162. Total area of matigara subdivision is 174 km² including 162.25 km² rural area and 11.98 km² urban area. Matigara subdivision has a population of 1,97,278 peoples, out of which urban population is 61,695 while rural population is 1,35,583. Matigara has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. Matigara subdivision has a population density of 1132 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,666 houses in the sub-district, including 14,095 urban houses and 28,571 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.39% population of matigara subdivision is literate, out of which 71.62% males and 58.86% females are literate.

List of Villages in Matigara Subdivision

Matigara Subdivision has a total of 78 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 Matigara Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Matigara Subdivision

The population profile of Matigara 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 Matigara'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 Matigara 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.