Kurseong Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kurseong Tehsil has a population of 94.35 k (94,347) with 47.03 k (47,030) males and 47.32 k (47,317) females.The sex ratio in Kurseong is 1007, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kurseong Tehsil is 8.53 k (8,525) which is 9.04% of Kurseong Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kurseong Tehsil is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kurseong Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Darjiling District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kurseong Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kurseong Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,02,703), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kurseong's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 50.88 k, and the estimated female population is 51.84 k.
Kurseong Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kurseong Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,03,196), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kurseong's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 51.10 k, and the estimated female population is 52.12 k.
Kurseong Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kurseong Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 62.11 k (62,111), accounting for 65.83% of the Kurseong Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.94 k (30,939), and the Hindu female population is around 31.17 k (31,172).
Kurseong Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Kurseong Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 22.42 k (22,420), accounting for 23.76% of the Kurseong Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 11.25 k (11,247), and the Buddhist female population is around 11.17 k (11,173).
Kurseong Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62,111 | 65.83% |
| Buddhist | 22,420 | 23.76% |
| Christian | 7,110 | 7.54% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,750 | 1.85% |
| Muslim | 610 | 0.65% |
| Religion not stated | 239 | 0.25% |
| Jain | 69 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 38 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKurseong Urban Population
The Urban population of Kurseong Tehsil is 14.44 k (14,444), with 7.12 k (7,116) being males and 7.33 k (7,328) being females, making up 15.31% of the Kurseong total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1030 females for every 1000 males.
Kurseong Rural Population
The Rural population of Kurseong Tehsil is 79.90 k (79,903), with 39.91 k (39,914) being males and 39.99 k (39,989) being females, making up 84.69% of the Kurseong total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Kurseong Literacy Rate
Kurseong Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kurseong Tehsil is 88.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kurseong Tehsil is 73.78 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kurseong Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.65%, while in the rural regions of Kurseong Tehsil, it is around 79.59%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kurseong
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.15 | 88.56 | 73.78 |
| Urban Area | 89.65 | 95.52 | 83.97 |
| Rural Area | 79.59 | 87.3 | 71.88 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kurseong
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.78 | 88.15 | 73.46 |
| Buddhist | 82.74 | 90.29 | 75.17 |
| Christian | 79.36 | 86.82 | 72.28 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 81.26 | 88.93 | 73.87 |
Kurseong Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kurseong Tehsil is 8.27 k (8,271) with 4.01 k (4,010) males and 4.26 k (4,261) females, which is 8.77% of Kurseong Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1063 females for every 1000 males.
Kurseong Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kurseong Tehsil is 29.23 k (29,232) with 14.61 k (14,610) males and 14.62 k (14,622) females, which is 30.98% of Kurseong Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kurseong
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1007 |
| Urban Area | 1030 |
| Rural Area | 1002 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kurseong
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1008 |
| Buddhist | 994 |
| Christian | 1047 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1026 |
Kurseong Area & Households
The Total Area of Kurseong Tehsil is 303.04 Square KM, with a population density of 311 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kurseong Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kurseong Tehsil are 72.The Total Number of households in Kurseong Tehsil are 20.89 k(20,892).
Kurseong Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kurseong Tehsil, there are about 34.12 k (34,118) workers, making up nearly 36.16% of the Kurseong Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.86 k (21,858) are male workers, and about 12.26 k (12,260) are female workers.
Kurseong - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.03 Lac (1,02,703) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.03 Lac (1,03,196) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.04 Lac (1,03,599) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.04 Lac (1,03,938) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.04 Lac (1,04,276) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.05 Lac (1,04,614) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.05 Lac (1,04,953) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.05 Lac (1,05,185) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.05 Lac (1,05,343) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,500) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,657) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,815) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,971) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kurseong Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.06 Lac (1,05,971), with a male population of 52.11 k (52,113) and a female population of 53.90 k (53,901). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kurseong Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.