Darjeeling Pulbazar Block Population, Caste, Religion Data - Darjiling district, West Bengal
Darjeeling Pulbazar Block of Darjiling district has a total population of 126,935 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 63,828 are males while 63,107 are females. In 2011 there were a total 27,470 families residing in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block. The Average Sex Ratio of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block is 989.
As per Census 2011 out of total population, 17.2% people live in Urban areas while 82.8% live in the Rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 81.7% while that in rural areas is 80.6%. Also the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block is 1,027 while that of Rural areas is 981.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block is 11696 which is 9% of the total population. There are 6036 male children and 5660 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block is 938 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 989 ) of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block.
The total literacy rate of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block is 80.78%. The male literacy rate is 79.32% and the female literacy rate is 67.28% in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block.
To facilitate the administration, Darjeeling Pulbazar Block is further divided into 4 towns and 43 villages.
Darjeeling Pulbazar Block Data
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Darjeeling Pulbazar Block.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Children (Age 0-6) | 11,696 | 6,036 | 5,660 |
Literacy | 80.78% | 79.32% | 67.28% |
Scheduled Caste | 5,863 | 2,926 | 2,937 |
Scheduled Tribe | 36,563 | 18,458 | 18,105 |
Illiterate | 33,844 | 13,198 | 20,646 |
Caste-wise Population - Darjeeling Pulbazar Block
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 28.8% of total population in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block of West Bengal.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Schedule Caste | 5,863 | 2,926 | 2,937 |
Schedule Tribe | 36,563 | 18,458 | 18,105 |
Religion-wise Population - Darjeeling Pulbazar Block
Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 83,166 | (65.52%) | 41,874 | 41,292 |
Muslim | 569 | (0.45%) | 315 | 254 |
Christian | 11,897 | (9.37%) | 5,828 | 6,069 |
Sikh | 46 | (0.04%) | 14 | 32 |
Buddhist | 24,712 | (19.47%) | 12,474 | 12,238 |
Jain | 49 | (0.04%) | 29 | 20 |
Other Religion | 6,167 | (4.86%) | 3,141 | 3,026 |
No Religion Specified | 329 | (0.26%) | 153 | 176 |
Literacy Rate - Darjeeling Pulbazar Block
Average literacy rate of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block in 2011 were 80.78% in which, male and female literacy were 87.61% and 73.91% respectively. Total literate in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block were 93,091 of which male and female were 50,630 and 42,461 respectively.
Sex Ratio - Darjeeling Pulbazar Block
The Sex Ratio of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block is 989 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 989 females in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 938 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 989 ) of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block.
Child Population - Darjeeling Pulbazar Block
According to Census 2011, there were 11,696 children between age 0 to 6 years in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block. Out of which 6,036 were male while 5,660 were female.
Urban/Rural Population - Darjeeling Pulbazar Block
As per Census 2011, there are a total 4,787 families under Darjeeling Pulbazar Block living in urban areas while 4,787 families are living within Rural areas. Thus around 17.2% of total population of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block lives in Urban areas while 82.8% lives in Rural areas. Population of children (0 - 6 years) in urban regions is 1,752 while that in rural regions is 9,944.
Total | Urban | Rural | |
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Population | 126,935 | 21,785 | 105,150 |
Children (0 - 6 years) | 11,696 | 1,752 | 9,944 |
Schedule Caste | 5,863 | 943 | 4,920 |
Schedule Tribe | 36,563 | 6,332 | 30,231 |
Literacy | 80.78% | 81.71% | 80.59% |
Sex Ratio | 989 | 1,027 | 981 |
Working Population - Darjeeling Pulbazar Block
In Darjeeling Pulbazar Block out of total population, 52,356 were engaged in work activities. 62.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 37.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 52,356 workers engaged in Main Work, 9,103 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2,103 were Agricultural labourers.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Main Workers | 32,947 | 20,346 | 12,601 |
Cultivators | 9,103 | 6,248 | 2,855 |
Agriculture Labourer | 2,103 | 1,240 | 863 |
Household Industries | 605 | 427 | 178 |
Other Workers | 21,136 | 12,431 | 8,705 |
Marginal Workers | 19,409 | 11,031 | 8,378 |
Non Working | 74,579 | 32,451 | 42,128 |
Nearby Blocks from Darjeeling Pulbazar Block
Below is the list of Blocks near Darjeeling Pulbazar Block in Darjiling district.
Block | Population |
---|---|
Rangli Rangliot Block population | 70,125 |
Kalimpong -I Block population | 74,746 |
Kalimpong - II Block population | 66,830 |
Gorubathan Block population | 60,663 |
Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block population | 113,516 |
Mirik Block population | 46,374 |
Kurseong Block population | 94,347 |
Matigara Block population | 197,278 |
Naxalbari Block population | 165,523 |
Phansidewa Block population | 204,522 |
Darjeeling Pulbazar Block Map
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Darjeeling Pulbazar, West Bengal - Wikipedia