Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Darjiling District

Darjiling Population

As per the 2011 Census, Darjiling District has a population of 18.47 Lac (18,46,823) with 9.37 Lac (9,37,259) males and 9.10 Lac (9,09,564) females.The sex ratio in Darjiling is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Darjiling District is 1.93 Lac (1,93,169) which is 10.46% of Darjiling District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Darjiling District is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Darjiling District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.

18.47 Lac

Toatl Population

9.37 Lac

Male Population

9.10 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Darjiling Population Census 2011
  2. Darjiling Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Darjiling Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Darjiling District current estimated population is projected to be 20.10 Lac (20,10,384), indicating a 8.86% increased from Darjiling 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.97 Lac.

Darjiling Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Darjiling District estimated population is projected to be 20.20 Lac (20,20,029), projecting a 9.38% increased from Darjiling 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.02 Lac.

Darjiling Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Darjiling District, with a total Hindu population of 13.67 Lac (13,66,681), accounting for 74% of the Darjiling District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.96 Lac (6,96,173), and the Hindu female population is around 6.71 Lac (6,70,508).

Darjiling Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Darjiling District, with a total Buddhist population of 2.09 Lac (2,09,240), accounting for 11.33% of the Darjiling District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,04,519), and the Buddhist female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,04,721).

Darjiling Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,66,68174%
Buddhist2,09,24011.33%
Christian1,41,8487.68%
Muslim1,05,0865.69%
Other religions and persuasions15,5230.84%
Religion not stated4,5730.25%
Sikh2,0320.11%
Jain1,8400.1%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Darjiling Urban Population

The Urban population of Darjiling District is 7.28 Lac (7,27,963), with 3.70 Lac (3,70,294) being males and 3.58 Lac (3,57,669) being females, making up 39.42% of the Darjiling total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Darjiling Rural Population

The Rural population of Darjiling District is 11.19 Lac (11,18,860), with 5.67 Lac (5,66,965) being males and 5.52 Lac (5,51,895) being females, making up 60.58% of the Darjiling total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Darjiling Literacy Rate

Darjiling District has a literacy rate of 79.56% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Darjiling District is 85.61 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Darjiling District is 73.33 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Darjiling District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.48%, while in the rural regions of Darjiling District, it is around 74.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Darjiling

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.56 85.61 73.33
Urban Area 87.48 91.37 83.48
Rural Area 74.27 81.76 66.59

Literacy Rate by Religion in Darjiling

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.08 86.11 73.83
Buddhist 83.62 89.38 77.89
Christian 78.21 84.78 71.96
Muslim 64.58 71.32 57.24

Darjiling Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Darjiling District is 3.17 Lac (3,17,275) with 1.61 Lac (1,61,495) males and 1.56 Lac (1,55,780) females, which is 17.18% of Darjiling District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Darjiling Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Darjiling District is 3.97 Lac (3,97,389) with 1.97 Lac (1,97,251) males and 2.00 Lac (2,00,138) females, which is 21.52% of Darjiling District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Darjiling

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 971
Urban Area 966
Rural Area 974

Sex Ratio by Religion in Darjiling

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 964
Buddhist 1002
Christian 1040
Muslim 922

Darjiling Area & Households

The Total Area of Darjiling District is 3,149 Square KM, with a population density of 586 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Darjiling District are 29 and the Total Number of Villages in Darjiling District are 687.The Total Number of households in Darjiling District are 3.91 Lac(3,91,234).

Darjiling Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Darjiling District, there are about 6.84 Lac (6,83,726) workers, making up nearly 37.02% of the Darjiling District total population. Out of these, around 4.80 Lac (4,79,586) are male workers, and about 2.04 Lac (2,04,140) are female workers.

Darjiling - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Darjiling district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,65,780, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 18,46,823 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 35.9% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.65%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Darjiling District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,65,780 to 18,46,823.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 35.9%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.66 Lac --- --- 1.42 Lac 1.24 Lac
1911 2.80 Lac 14.12 k 5.312288359 1.50 Lac 1.30 Lac
1921 2.94 Lac 14.34 k 5.122562067 1.55 Lac 1.39 Lac
1931 3.32 Lac 37.82 k 12.85494346 1.77 Lac 1.56 Lac
1941 3.91 Lac 58.84 k 17.71903355 2.08 Lac 1.83 Lac
1951 4.60 Lac 68.72 k 17.57947705 2.47 Lac 2.13 Lac
1961 6.25 Lac 1.65 Lac 35.90445958 3.35 Lac 2.90 Lac
1971 7.82 Lac 1.57 Lac 25.15641009 4.15 Lac 3.66 Lac
1981 10.24 Lac 2.42 Lac 31.01805246 5.43 Lac 4.82 Lac
1991 13.00 Lac 2.76 Lac 26.91187569 6.79 Lac 6.21 Lac
2001 16.09 Lac 3.09 Lac 23.79017462 8.31 Lac 7.79 Lac
2011 18.47 Lac 2.38 Lac 14.76852692 9.37 Lac 9.10 Lac

Historical Population of Darjiling by Census Year 1901-2011

Darjiling - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 20.10 Lac (20,10,384) 8.86% ↑
2025 20.20 Lac (20,20,029) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 20.28 Lac (20,27,922) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 20.35 Lac (20,34,546) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 20.41 Lac (20,41,171) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 20.48 Lac (20,47,795) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 20.54 Lac (20,54,420) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 20.59 Lac (20,58,971) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 20.62 Lac (20,62,051) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 20.65 Lac (20,65,132) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 20.68 Lac (20,68,213) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 20.71 Lac (20,71,293) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 20.74 Lac (20,74,354) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Darjiling District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.74 Lac (20,74,354), with a male population of 10.39 Lac (10,38,551) and a female population of 10.36 Lac (10,36,124). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Darjiling District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.49%.