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, the sub-district code of Naxalbari Block (CD) is 02163. The total area of Naxalbari Subdivision is 259 km², which includes 244.90 km² of rural area and 14.45 km² of urban area. Naxalbari has a sex ratio of approximately 946 females per 1,000 males.

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 Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,65,523 people. Includes nearly 85,054 males and 80,469 females. Rural population is about 97,717 people. Urban population is nearly 67,806 people.
• There are around 18,897 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,760 boys and 9,137 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,10,663 people. Non-literate population is around 54,860 people.
• There are nearly 35,752 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Naxalbari Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Naxalbari Subdivision is approximately 44,328 people, including 22,808 males and 21,520 females. Nearly 14,566 people reside in urban areas.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Naxalbari Subdivision is about 32,388 people, including 15,989 males and 16,399 females. Nearly 3,487 live in towns or urban regions.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 638 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 399 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,692 people per sq. km.