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.
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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 |
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Hindu | 43,903 | 58.74% |
Christian | 14,550 | 19.47% |
Buddhist | 14,156 | 18.94% |
Other religions and persuasions | 1,222 | 1.63% |
Muslim | 853 | 1.14% |
Jain | 27 | 0.04% |
Religion not stated | 25 | 0.03% |
Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKalimpong -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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Total Population | 981 |
Urban Area | 1073 |
Rural Area | 972 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kalimpong -I
Religion | Sex Ratio |
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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 |
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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%.