All Information About Kurseong Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kurseong Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kurseong is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Darjeeling District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kurseong - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2161 |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Census Code 2011 | 2161 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 15 |
| Number of Villages | 73 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Darjeeling (Code: 233) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kurseong (Code: 1962) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kurseong | Bishnu Prasad Sharma (alias B.P. Bajgain) ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kurseong Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
94,347
M: 47,030
F: 47,317 |
| Rural |
79,903
M: 39,914
F: 39,989 |
| Urban |
14,444
M: 7,116
F: 7,328 |
Number of Households: 20,892
Population Distribution
Total: 94,347 (Male: 47,030, Female: 47,317)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 8,525 (Male: 4,240, Female: 4,285)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,271 (Male: 4,010, Female: 4,261)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 29,232 (Male: 14,610, Female: 14,622)
Literate Population
Total: 69,646 (Male: 37,895, Female: 31,751)
Illiterate Population
Total: 24,701 (Male: 9,135, Female: 15,566)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 34,118 (Male: 21,858, Female: 12,260)
Main Workers
Total: 25,193 (Male: 16,183, Female: 9,010)
Marginal Workers
Total: 8,925 (Male: 5,675, Female: 3,250)
Non-Workers
Total: 60,229 (Male: 25,172, Female: 35,057)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,764 (Male: 2,149, Female: 615)
- Agricultural Laborers: 709 (Male: 486, Female: 223)
- Household Industry Workers: 621 (Male: 416, Female: 205)
- Other Workers: 21,099 (Male: 13,132, Female: 7,967)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 905 (Male: 535, Female: 370)
- Agricultural Laborers: 984 (Male: 666, Female: 318)
- Household Industry Workers: 292 (Male: 174, Female: 118)
- Other Workers: 6,744 (Male: 4,300, Female: 2,444)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kurseong Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
94,347
M: 47,030
F: 47,317 |
| Rural |
79,903
M: 39,914
F: 39,989 |
| Urban |
14,444
M: 7,116
F: 7,328 |
Number of Households: 20,892
Population Distribution
Total: 94,347 (Male: 47,030, Female: 47,317)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 8,525 (Male: 4,240, Female: 4,285)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,271 (Male: 4,010, Female: 4,261)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 29,232 (Male: 14,610, Female: 14,622)
Literate Population
Total: 69,646 (Male: 37,895, Female: 31,751)
Illiterate Population
Total: 24,701 (Male: 9,135, Female: 15,566)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 34,118 (Male: 21,858, Female: 12,260)
Main Workers
Total: 25,193 (Male: 16,183, Female: 9,010)
Marginal Workers
Total: 8,925 (Male: 5,675, Female: 3,250)
Non-Workers
Total: 60,229 (Male: 25,172, Female: 35,057)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,764 (Male: 2,149, Female: 615)
- Agricultural Laborers: 709 (Male: 486, Female: 223)
- Household Industry Workers: 621 (Male: 416, Female: 205)
- Other Workers: 21,099 (Male: 13,132, Female: 7,967)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 905 (Male: 535, Female: 370)
- Agricultural Laborers: 984 (Male: 666, Female: 318)
- Household Industry Workers: 292 (Male: 174, Female: 118)
- Other Workers: 6,744 (Male: 4,300, Female: 2,444)
Grampanchayat List of Kurseong Tehsil/Taluka
Kurseong Tehsil comprises 15 Gram Panchayats and 73 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kurseong. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kurseong
Kurseong is located in the Darjeeling District of West bengal State, India.
Kurseong Tehsil has 73 villages.
Kurseong has a total of 15 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kurseong is 94,347.
In Kurseong, there are 47,030 males and 47,317 females.
There are 8,525 children in Kurseong, comprising 4,240 males and 4,285 females.
In Kurseong, the literate population is 69,646 (37,895 males and 31,751 females). The illiterate population is 24,701 (9,135 males and 15,566 females).