Darjiling
District in WEST BENGAL
Darjiling District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 18,46,823 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,37,259 are males while 9,09,564 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 18,46,823
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 71.24%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 970
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.46% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 970.
Total Children
1,93,169
10.46% of population
Boys
98,933
51.2%
Girls
94,236
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
953
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Darjiling stands at 970 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 85.61% while female literacy is at 73.33%, showing a gender gap of 12.28%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.18% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 21.52% of total population in Darjiling.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 18,46,823, 6,83,726 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.02% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 77.93% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 22.07% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,32,855
- Marginal Workers
- 1,50,871
- Non-Workers
- 11,63,097
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 5,16,713
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,37,259 males (50.7%) and 9,09,564 females (49.3%) out of 18,46,823 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 13,15,585 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 85.61%, Female 73.33%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Darjiling district in WEST BENGAL?
Darjiling district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 18,46,823 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,37,259 males and 9,09,564 females.
What is the literacy rate of Darjiling district?
The overall literacy rate of Darjiling district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.61% and female literacy is 73.33%.
What is the sex ratio in Darjiling district?
The sex ratio in Darjiling district is 970 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Darjiling district?
Darjiling district has 1,93,169 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 98,933 are boys and 94,236 are girls. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Darjiling district?
Out of the total population of 18,46,823, 6,83,726 people (37.0%) are engaged in work activities in Darjiling district.