All Information About Naxalbari Subdistrict
Detailed information about Naxalbari Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Naxalbari is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Darjeeling District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Naxalbari - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2163 |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Census Code 2011 | 2163 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 96 |
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 Naxalbari Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
165,523
M: 85,054
F: 80,469 |
| Rural |
97,717
M: 49,281
F: 48,436 |
| Urban |
67,806
M: 35,773
F: 32,033 |
Number of Households: 35,752
Population Distribution
Total: 165,523 (Male: 85,054, Female: 80,469)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,897 (Male: 9,760, Female: 9,137)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 44,328 (Male: 22,808, Female: 21,520)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 32,388 (Male: 15,989, Female: 16,399)
Literate Population
Total: 110,663 (Male: 62,270, Female: 48,393)
Illiterate Population
Total: 54,860 (Male: 22,784, Female: 32,076)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 60,862 (Male: 45,719, Female: 15,143)
Main Workers
Total: 49,858 (Male: 40,040, Female: 9,818)
Marginal Workers
Total: 11,004 (Male: 5,679, Female: 5,325)
Non-Workers
Total: 104,661 (Male: 39,335, Female: 65,326)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,362 (Male: 2,966, Female: 396)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,963 (Male: 2,214, Female: 749)
- Household Industry Workers: 881 (Male: 678, Female: 203)
- Other Workers: 42,652 (Male: 34,182, Female: 8,470)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 474 (Male: 290, Female: 184)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,406 (Male: 697, Female: 709)
- Household Industry Workers: 489 (Male: 166, Female: 323)
- Other Workers: 8,635 (Male: 4,526, Female: 4,109)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Naxalbari Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
165,523
M: 85,054
F: 80,469 |
| Rural |
97,717
M: 49,281
F: 48,436 |
| Urban |
67,806
M: 35,773
F: 32,033 |
Number of Households: 35,752
Population Distribution
Total: 165,523 (Male: 85,054, Female: 80,469)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,897 (Male: 9,760, Female: 9,137)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 44,328 (Male: 22,808, Female: 21,520)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 32,388 (Male: 15,989, Female: 16,399)
Literate Population
Total: 110,663 (Male: 62,270, Female: 48,393)
Illiterate Population
Total: 54,860 (Male: 22,784, Female: 32,076)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 60,862 (Male: 45,719, Female: 15,143)
Main Workers
Total: 49,858 (Male: 40,040, Female: 9,818)
Marginal Workers
Total: 11,004 (Male: 5,679, Female: 5,325)
Non-Workers
Total: 104,661 (Male: 39,335, Female: 65,326)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,362 (Male: 2,966, Female: 396)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,963 (Male: 2,214, Female: 749)
- Household Industry Workers: 881 (Male: 678, Female: 203)
- Other Workers: 42,652 (Male: 34,182, Female: 8,470)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 474 (Male: 290, Female: 184)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,406 (Male: 697, Female: 709)
- Household Industry Workers: 489 (Male: 166, Female: 323)
- Other Workers: 8,635 (Male: 4,526, Female: 4,109)
Grampanchayat List of Naxalbari Tehsil/Taluka
Naxalbari Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 96 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Naxalbari. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Naxalbari
Naxalbari is located in the Darjeeling District of West bengal State, India.
Naxalbari Tehsil has 96 villages.
Naxalbari has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Naxalbari is 165,523.
In Naxalbari, there are 85,054 males and 80,469 females.
There are 18,897 children in Naxalbari, comprising 9,760 males and 9,137 females.
In Naxalbari, the literate population is 110,663 (62,270 males and 48,393 females). The illiterate population is 54,860 (22,784 males and 32,076 females).