Darjiling Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Darjiling district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Darjiling
Darjiling comprises 687 villages, of which 616 are inhabited and 71 are uninhabited. There are 29 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,91,234, spread across 3,149 square kilometers.
| Villages | 687(616 inhabited • 71 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 29 |
| Households | 3,91,234 |
| Total Area | 3,149 km² |
Darjiling Urban & Rural Population
Darjiling had 7,27,963 people in urban areas (39.4%) and 11,18,860 people in rural areas (60.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,18,860 | 60.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 7,27,963 | 39.4% |
| Total | 18,46,823 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Darjiling
The total population comprises 9,37,259 males (50.7%) and 9,09,564 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 970 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,66,965 | 3,70,294 | 9,37,259 |
| 👩 Female | 5,51,895 | 3,57,669 | 9,09,564 |
Literacy Rate in Darjiling
The literacy rate is 71.24%. Male literacy stands at 76.57% while female literacy is 65.74%, indicating a gender gap of 10.83 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,15,585.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,10,782 | 3,06,891 | 7,17,673 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,26,042 | 2,71,870 | 5,97,912 |
| Total Literate | 7,36,824 | 5,78,761 | 13,15,585 |
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About Darjiling Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Darjiling in West Bengal has a total population of 18,46,823 with a literacy rate of 71.24% and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Darjiling district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.