Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri is a Town and Subdivision in Jalpaiguri 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 Jalpaiguri Block (CD) is 02178. Total area of jalpaiguri subdivision is 502 km² including 444.10 km² rural area and 58.03 km² urban area. Jalpaiguri subdivision has a population of 3,23,445 peoples, out of which urban population is 61,661 while rural population is 2,61,784. Jalpaiguri has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Jalpaiguri subdivision has a population density of 644.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 73,981 houses in the sub-district, including 14,715 urban houses and 59,266 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.92% population of jalpaiguri subdivision is literate, out of which 70.86% males and 58.64% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jalpaiguri Subdivision

Jalpaiguri Subdivision has a total of 29 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 Jalpaiguri Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jalpaiguri Subdivision

The population profile of Jalpaiguri 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 Jalpaiguri'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 Jalpaiguri 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.