Kalimpong -I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kalimpong -I Tehsil has a population of 74.75 k (74,746) with 37.75 k (37,750) males and 37.00 k (36,996) females.The sex ratio in Kalimpong -I is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 7.42 k (7,422) which is 9.93% of Kalimpong -I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kalimpong -I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Darjiling District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

74.75 k

Toatl Population

37.75 k

Male Population

37.00 k

Female Population

Kalimpong -I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kalimpong -I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 81.37 k (81,366), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kalimpong -I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 40.84 k, and the estimated female population is 40.54 k.

Kalimpong -I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kalimpong -I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 81.76 k (81,757), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kalimpong -I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 41.02 k, and the estimated female population is 40.75 k.

Kalimpong -I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kalimpong -I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 43.90 k (43,903), accounting for 58.74% of the Kalimpong -I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 22.26 k (22,256), and the Hindu female population is around 21.65 k (21,647).

Kalimpong -I Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Kalimpong -I Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 14.55 k (14,550), accounting for 19.47% of the Kalimpong -I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 7.31 k (7,313), and the Christian female population is around 7.24 k (7,237).

Kalimpong -I Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu43,90358.74%
Christian14,55019.47%
Buddhist14,15618.94%
Other religions and persuasions1,2221.63%
Muslim8531.14%
Jain270.04%
Religion not stated250.03%
Sikh100.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kalimpong -I Urban Population

The Urban population of Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 6.79 k (6,789), with 3.28 k (3,276) being males and 3.51 k (3,513) being females, making up 9.08% of the Kalimpong -I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1073 females for every 1000 males.

Kalimpong -I Rural Population

The Rural population of Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 67.96 k (67,957), with 34.47 k (34,474) being males and 33.48 k (33,483) being females, making up 90.92% of the Kalimpong -I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Kalimpong -I Literacy Rate

Kalimpong -I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 86.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 76.21 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kalimpong -I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.2%, while in the rural regions of Kalimpong -I Tehsil, it is around 80.84%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalimpong -I

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.43 86.55 76.21
Urban Area 87.2 91.68 83.05
Rural Area 80.84 86.06 75.48

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kalimpong -I

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.43 85.82 74.88
Christian 84.73 89.36 80.1
Buddhist 81.3 86.35 76.3
Other religions and persuasions 80.23 83.77 76.64

Kalimpong -I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 5.21 k (5,213) with 2.57 k (2,573) males and 2.64 k (2,640) females, which is 6.97% of Kalimpong -I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Kalimpong -I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 25.66 k (25,657) with 12.86 k (12,861) males and 12.80 k (12,796) females, which is 34.33% of Kalimpong -I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalimpong -I

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 981
Urban Area 1073
Rural Area 972

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kalimpong -I

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 973
Christian 990
Buddhist 1006
Other religions and persuasions 975

Kalimpong -I Area & Households

The Total Area of Kalimpong -I Tehsil is 347.32 Square KM, with a population density of 215 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kalimpong -I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kalimpong -I Tehsil are 50.The Total Number of households in Kalimpong -I Tehsil are 15.36 k(15,358).

Kalimpong -I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kalimpong -I Tehsil, there are about 29.55 k (29,551) workers, making up nearly 39.54% of the Kalimpong -I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.78 k (19,775) are male workers, and about 9.78 k (9,776) are female workers.

Kalimpong -I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 81.37 k (81,366) 8.86%
2025 81.76 k (81,757) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 82.08 k (82,076) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 82.34 k (82,344) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 82.61 k (82,612) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 82.88 k (82,880) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 83.15 k (83,148) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 83.33 k (83,333) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 83.46 k (83,457) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 83.58 k (83,582) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 83.71 k (83,707) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 83.83 k (83,831) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 83.96 k (83,955) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kalimpong -I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 83.96 k (83,955), with a male population of 41.83 k (41,830) and a female population of 42.14 k (42,144). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kalimpong -I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Kalimpong -I Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kalimpong -I is 74.75 k (74,746).

The estimated population of Kalimpong -I in 2024 is approximately 81.37 k (81,366).

Hindu constitute 58.74% of Kalimpong -I population, amounting to approximately 43.90 k (43,903) people.

Christian constitute 19.47% of Kalimpong -I population, totaling around 14.55 k (14,550) people.

Hindu: 58.74%, Christian: 19.47%, Buddhist: 18.94%, Other religions and persuasions: 1.63%, Muslim: 1.14%, Jain: 0.04%, Religion not stated: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kalimpong -I is 5.21 k (6.97%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 25.66 k (34.33%).

In Kalimpong -I, 6.79 k (9.08%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 67.96 k (90.92%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalimpong -I is 81.43%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 76.21%.

The sex ratio in Kalimpong -I is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Kalimpong -I population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.