All Information About Lava Subdistrict
Detailed information about Lava Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Lava is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kalimpong District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Lava - Lava |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2157 |
| District | Kalimpong |
| Census Code 2011 | 2157 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 28 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Darjeeling (Code: 233) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kalimpong (Code: 1961) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kalimpong | Ruden Sada Lepcha ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Lava Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
66,830
M: 34,546
F: 32,284 |
| Rural |
66,830
M: 34,546
F: 32,284 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 13,172
Population Distribution
Total: 66,830 (Male: 34,546, Female: 32,284)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,193 (Male: 3,720, Female: 3,473)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,961 (Male: 963, Female: 998)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 24,773 (Male: 12,679, Female: 12,094)
Literate Population
Total: 47,520 (Male: 26,380, Female: 21,140)
Illiterate Population
Total: 19,310 (Male: 8,166, Female: 11,144)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 25,229 (Male: 17,789, Female: 7,440)
Main Workers
Total: 14,580 (Male: 11,572, Female: 3,008)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,649 (Male: 6,217, Female: 4,432)
Non-Workers
Total: 41,601 (Male: 16,757, Female: 24,844)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,913 (Male: 4,824, Female: 1,089)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,121 (Male: 821, Female: 300)
- Household Industry Workers: 184 (Male: 143, Female: 41)
- Other Workers: 7,362 (Male: 5,784, Female: 1,578)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,828 (Male: 2,780, Female: 2,048)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,766 (Male: 2,013, Female: 1,753)
- Household Industry Workers: 82 (Male: 60, Female: 22)
- Other Workers: 1,973 (Male: 1,364, Female: 609)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Lava Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
66,830
M: 34,546
F: 32,284 |
| Rural |
66,830
M: 34,546
F: 32,284 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 13,172
Population Distribution
Total: 66,830 (Male: 34,546, Female: 32,284)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,193 (Male: 3,720, Female: 3,473)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,961 (Male: 963, Female: 998)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 24,773 (Male: 12,679, Female: 12,094)
Literate Population
Total: 47,520 (Male: 26,380, Female: 21,140)
Illiterate Population
Total: 19,310 (Male: 8,166, Female: 11,144)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 25,229 (Male: 17,789, Female: 7,440)
Main Workers
Total: 14,580 (Male: 11,572, Female: 3,008)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,649 (Male: 6,217, Female: 4,432)
Non-Workers
Total: 41,601 (Male: 16,757, Female: 24,844)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,913 (Male: 4,824, Female: 1,089)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,121 (Male: 821, Female: 300)
- Household Industry Workers: 184 (Male: 143, Female: 41)
- Other Workers: 7,362 (Male: 5,784, Female: 1,578)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,828 (Male: 2,780, Female: 2,048)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,766 (Male: 2,013, Female: 1,753)
- Household Industry Workers: 82 (Male: 60, Female: 22)
- Other Workers: 1,973 (Male: 1,364, Female: 609)
Grampanchayat List of Lava Tehsil/Taluka
Lava Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 28 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Lava. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lava
Lava is located in the Kalimpong District of West bengal State, India.
Lava Tehsil has 28 villages.
Lava has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Lava is 66,830.
In Lava, there are 34,546 males and 32,284 females.
There are 7,193 children in Lava, comprising 3,720 males and 3,473 females.
In Lava, the literate population is 47,520 (26,380 males and 21,140 females). The illiterate population is 19,310 (8,166 males and 11,144 females).