All Information About Mirik Subdistrict
Detailed information about Mirik Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Mirik is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Darjeeling District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Mirik - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2160 |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Census Code 2011 | 2160 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 6 |
| Number of Villages | 26 |
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 Mirik Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
46,374
M: 23,394
F: 22,980 |
| Rural |
46,374
M: 23,394
F: 22,980 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 9,962
Population Distribution
Total: 46,374 (Male: 23,394, Female: 22,980)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 3,902 (Male: 2,045, Female: 1,857)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 3,619 (Male: 1,761, Female: 1,858)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 14,280 (Male: 7,190, Female: 7,090)
Literate Population
Total: 34,334 (Male: 18,873, Female: 15,461)
Illiterate Population
Total: 12,040 (Male: 4,521, Female: 7,519)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 17,353 (Male: 10,453, Female: 6,900)
Main Workers
Total: 12,223 (Male: 7,169, Female: 5,054)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,130 (Male: 3,284, Female: 1,846)
Non-Workers
Total: 29,021 (Male: 12,941, Female: 16,080)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,677 (Male: 1,274, Female: 403)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,465 (Male: 802, Female: 663)
- Household Industry Workers: 174 (Male: 133, Female: 41)
- Other Workers: 8,907 (Male: 4,960, Female: 3,947)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 706 (Male: 411, Female: 295)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,048 (Male: 750, Female: 298)
- Household Industry Workers: 172 (Male: 104, Female: 68)
- Other Workers: 3,204 (Male: 2,019, Female: 1,185)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mirik Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
46,374
M: 23,394
F: 22,980 |
| Rural |
46,374
M: 23,394
F: 22,980 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 9,962
Population Distribution
Total: 46,374 (Male: 23,394, Female: 22,980)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 3,902 (Male: 2,045, Female: 1,857)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 3,619 (Male: 1,761, Female: 1,858)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 14,280 (Male: 7,190, Female: 7,090)
Literate Population
Total: 34,334 (Male: 18,873, Female: 15,461)
Illiterate Population
Total: 12,040 (Male: 4,521, Female: 7,519)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 17,353 (Male: 10,453, Female: 6,900)
Main Workers
Total: 12,223 (Male: 7,169, Female: 5,054)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,130 (Male: 3,284, Female: 1,846)
Non-Workers
Total: 29,021 (Male: 12,941, Female: 16,080)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,677 (Male: 1,274, Female: 403)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,465 (Male: 802, Female: 663)
- Household Industry Workers: 174 (Male: 133, Female: 41)
- Other Workers: 8,907 (Male: 4,960, Female: 3,947)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 706 (Male: 411, Female: 295)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,048 (Male: 750, Female: 298)
- Household Industry Workers: 172 (Male: 104, Female: 68)
- Other Workers: 3,204 (Male: 2,019, Female: 1,185)
Grampanchayat List of Mirik Tehsil/Taluka
Mirik Tehsil comprises 6 Gram Panchayats and 26 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Mirik. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mirik
Mirik is located in the Darjeeling District of West bengal State, India.
Mirik Tehsil has 26 villages.
Mirik has a total of 6 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Mirik is 46,374.
In Mirik, there are 23,394 males and 22,980 females.
There are 3,902 children in Mirik, comprising 2,045 males and 1,857 females.
In Mirik, the literate population is 34,334 (18,873 males and 15,461 females). The illiterate population is 12,040 (4,521 males and 7,519 females).