Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Jalpaiguri district is 6,227 km², which includes 5,859.70 km² of rural area and 367.30 km² of urban area. There are about 718 villages in Jalpaiguri district.
For administrative convenience, Jalpaiguri district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 13 subdivisions in Jalpaiguri district. Here is the list of all Jalpaiguri Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Jalpaiguri District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alipurduar I | 348 | 2,16,931 |
| 2 | Alipurduar II | 313 | 2,18,272 |
| 3 | Dhupguri | 495 | 4,14,854 |
| 4 | Falakata | 283 | 2,90,722 |
| 5 | Jalpaiguri | 502 | 3,23,445 |
| 6 | Kalchini | 1,020 | 2,98,458 |
| 7 | Kumargram | 466 | 1,99,609 |
| 8 | Madarihat | 353 | 2,02,026 |
| 9 | Mal | 563 | 2,99,556 |
| 10 | Matiali | 231 | 1,17,540 |
| 11 | Maynaguri | 470 | 3,29,032 |
| 12 | Nagrakata | 458 | 1,27,397 |
| 13 | Rajganj | 658 | 3,73,776 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kalchini | Area not under any Sub-district |
| Smallest Tehsil | Area not under any Sub-district | Area not under any Sub-district |
Population of Jalpaiguri District
The population of Jalpaiguri offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Jalpaiguri, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,72,846 | 28,12,495 | 10,60,351 |
| Total Male Population | 19,83,064 | 14,37,286 | 5,45,778 |
| Total Female Population | 18,89,782 | 13,75,209 | 5,14,573 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,61,700 | 3,51,111 | 1,10,589 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,36,117 | 1,79,385 | 56,732 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,25,583 | 1,71,726 | 53,857 |
| Literate Population | 24,98,780 | 17,16,304 | 7,82,476 |
| Literate Male Population | 13,96,622 | 9,72,356 | 4,24,266 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,02,158 | 7,43,948 | 3,58,210 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,74,066 | 10,96,191 | 2,77,875 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,86,442 | 4,64,930 | 1,21,512 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,87,624 | 6,31,261 | 1,56,363 |
| Households | 8,68,326 | 6,25,015 | 2,43,311 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jalpaiguri district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jalpaiguri district is 38,72,846, including 19,83,064 males and 18,89,782 females. In rural areas, it is 28,12,495, including 14,37,286 males and 13,75,209 females. In urban areas, it is 10,60,351, including 5,45,778 males and 5,14,573 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jalpaiguri district is 4,61,700, including 2,36,117 boys and 2,25,583 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,51,111, including 1,79,385 boys and 1,71,726 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,10,589, including 56,732 boys and 53,857 girls.
- Literate population in Jalpaiguri district is around 24,98,780, including 13,96,622 males and 11,02,158 females. In rural areas, it is 17,16,304, including 9,72,356 males and 7,43,948 females. In urban areas, it is 7,82,476, including 4,24,266 males and 3,58,210 females.
- Illiterate population in Jalpaiguri district is about 13,74,066, including 5,86,442 males and 7,87,624 females. In rural areas, it is 10,96,191, including 4,64,930 males and 6,31,261 females. In urban areas, it is 2,77,875, including 1,21,512 males and 1,56,363 females.
- There are about 8,68,326 households in Jalpaiguri district, including 6,25,015 in rural areas and 2,43,311 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jalpaiguri. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 14,58,278 | 11,59,391 | 2,98,887 |
| SC Male Population | 7,50,841 | 5,97,567 | 1,53,274 |
| SC Female Population | 7,07,437 | 5,61,824 | 1,45,613 |
| Total ST Population | 7,31,704 | 6,90,312 | 41,392 |
| ST Male Population | 3,65,868 | 3,45,035 | 20,833 |
| ST Female Population | 3,65,836 | 3,45,277 | 20,559 |
| Population Density | 622 / km² | 480 / km² | 2,887 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jalpaiguri district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jalpaiguri district is approximately 14,58,278, including 7,50,841 males and 7,07,437 females. In rural areas, it is 11,59,391, including 5,97,567 males and 5,61,824 females. In urban areas, it is 2,98,887, including 1,53,274 males and 1,45,613 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jalpaiguri district is about 7,31,704, including 3,65,868 males and 3,65,836 females. In rural areas, it is 6,90,312, including 3,45,035 males and 3,45,277 females. In urban areas, it is 41,392, including 20,833 males and 20,559 females.
- Overall population density of Jalpaiguri district is around 622 people per km². Rural areas have about 480 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,887 people per km².