Naxalbari

Naxalbari 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 Naxalbari Block (CD) is 02163. Total area of naxalbari subdivision is 259 km² including 244.90 km² rural area and 14.45 km² urban area. Naxalbari subdivision has a population of 1,65,523 peoples, out of which urban population is 67,806 while rural population is 97,717. Naxalbari has a sex ratio of approximately 946 females for every 1,000 males. Naxalbari subdivision has a population density of 638.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 35,752 houses in the sub-district, including 15,291 urban houses and 20,461 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.86% population of naxalbari subdivision is literate, out of which 73.21% males and 60.14% females are literate.

List of Villages in Naxalbari Subdivision

Naxalbari Subdivision has a total of 100 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 Naxalbari Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Naxalbari Subdivision

The population profile of Naxalbari 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 Naxalbari'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 Naxalbari 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.