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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Darjiling has changed over the decade

👶 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

Hindu
74.00%
Muslim
5.69%
Christian
7.68%
Sikh
0.11%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,50,871

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
11,63,097

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in WEST BENGAL

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.