Darjeeling
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About Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling district, in West Bengal, had a population of 18,46,823, a literacy rate of 71.2%, a sex ratio of 970 and a urban households of 41.6%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 18,46,823 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 970 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 41.6% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 71.2% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 65.7% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 11 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 6.3% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 37.0% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 22.4% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 20.8% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 57.3% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 2.1% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 7.3% | % of households |
| Television | 43.0% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 46.2% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 2.9% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 7.7% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 27.3% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 25.1% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 48.4% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 56.5% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 11.6% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 8.2% | % of households |
Tehsils in Darjeeling (9)
Matigara (82 villages), Phansidewa (127 villages), Naxalbari (97 villages), Darjeeling Pulbazar (50 villages), Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri (50 villages), Kharibari (76 villages), Kurseong (66 villages), Rangli Rangliot (24 villages), Mirik (14 villages).
Largest villages (of 586)
Dabgram (P) (CT), Uttar Bagdogra (CT), Bara Mohansingh (CT), Tari (CT), Cart Road (CT), Mangpu Cinchona Plantation, Paschim Madati, Dumriguri (CT), Lahugaon, Sonada Khasmahal (CT), Mathapari (CT), Bhimram (CT), Tomba, Kalkut (CT), Madhya Bansgaon.