All Information About Matigara Subdistrict
Detailed information about Matigara Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Matigara is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Darjeeling District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Matigara - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2162 |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Census Code 2011 | 2162 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 74 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Darjeeling (Code: 233) |
| Assembly Constituency | Matigara-naxalbari (Code: 1963) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Matigara-naxalbari | Anandamay Barman ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Matigara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
197,278
M: 101,023
F: 96,255 |
| Rural |
135,583
M: 69,884
F: 65,699 |
| Urban |
61,695
M: 31,139
F: 30,556 |
Number of Households: 42,666
Population Distribution
Total: 197,278 (Male: 101,023, Female: 96,255)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 24,760 (Male: 12,519, Female: 12,241)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 70,527 (Male: 35,901, Female: 34,626)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 26,484 (Male: 12,942, Female: 13,542)
Literate Population
Total: 129,006 (Male: 72,352, Female: 56,654)
Illiterate Population
Total: 68,272 (Male: 28,671, Female: 39,601)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,367 (Male: 55,244, Female: 20,123)
Main Workers
Total: 66,816 (Male: 50,870, Female: 15,946)
Marginal Workers
Total: 8,551 (Male: 4,374, Female: 4,177)
Non-Workers
Total: 121,911 (Male: 45,779, Female: 76,132)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,510 (Male: 1,183, Female: 327)
- Agricultural Laborers: 747 (Male: 522, Female: 225)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,446 (Male: 1,075, Female: 371)
- Other Workers: 63,113 (Male: 48,090, Female: 15,023)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 342 (Male: 171, Female: 171)
- Agricultural Laborers: 217 (Male: 104, Female: 113)
- Household Industry Workers: 319 (Male: 120, Female: 199)
- Other Workers: 7,673 (Male: 3,979, Female: 3,694)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Matigara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
197,278
M: 101,023
F: 96,255 |
| Rural |
135,583
M: 69,884
F: 65,699 |
| Urban |
61,695
M: 31,139
F: 30,556 |
Number of Households: 42,666
Population Distribution
Total: 197,278 (Male: 101,023, Female: 96,255)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 24,760 (Male: 12,519, Female: 12,241)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 70,527 (Male: 35,901, Female: 34,626)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 26,484 (Male: 12,942, Female: 13,542)
Literate Population
Total: 129,006 (Male: 72,352, Female: 56,654)
Illiterate Population
Total: 68,272 (Male: 28,671, Female: 39,601)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,367 (Male: 55,244, Female: 20,123)
Main Workers
Total: 66,816 (Male: 50,870, Female: 15,946)
Marginal Workers
Total: 8,551 (Male: 4,374, Female: 4,177)
Non-Workers
Total: 121,911 (Male: 45,779, Female: 76,132)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,510 (Male: 1,183, Female: 327)
- Agricultural Laborers: 747 (Male: 522, Female: 225)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,446 (Male: 1,075, Female: 371)
- Other Workers: 63,113 (Male: 48,090, Female: 15,023)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 342 (Male: 171, Female: 171)
- Agricultural Laborers: 217 (Male: 104, Female: 113)
- Household Industry Workers: 319 (Male: 120, Female: 199)
- Other Workers: 7,673 (Male: 3,979, Female: 3,694)
Grampanchayat List of Matigara Tehsil/Taluka
Matigara Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 74 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Matigara. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matigara
Matigara is located in the Darjeeling District of West bengal State, India.
Matigara Tehsil has 74 villages.
Matigara has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Matigara is 197,278.
In Matigara, there are 101,023 males and 96,255 females.
There are 24,760 children in Matigara, comprising 12,519 males and 12,241 females.
In Matigara, the literate population is 129,006 (72,352 males and 56,654 females). The illiterate population is 68,272 (28,671 males and 39,601 females).