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Dakshin Dinajpur

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Area · — km²
Population · 16,76,276
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About the district

Dakshin Dinajpur — district of West Bengal

Dakshin Dinajpur is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Dakshin Dinajpur

Agricultural region known for rice cultivation and mango production in West Bengal.

District HQ
Balurghat

Must-visit places in Dakshin Dinajpur

historical

Gangarampur

Historic town in Dakshin Dinajpur with cultural and religious significance in the region.

  • temple
    Harirampur

    Village with temples and cultural heritage sites attracting pilgrims and visitors.

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Then & Now

Dakshin Dinajpur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,47,307
Census 2011 baseline
+14.8%
Population · 2026
16,61,734
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,40,930
Census 2011 baseline
-45.7%
Households · 2026
1,85,056
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,640 villages

Dakshin Dinajpur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
7,41,560Census 2011
Female population
7,05,747Census 2011
Sex ratio
952 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,40,930Census 2011
SC population
4,42,142Census 2011
ST population
2,68,805Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
16,61,734+14.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,85,056RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,16,325Census 2011
Cultivators
1,70,150Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,73,580Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Dakshin Dinajpur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
66 of 1,640 villages have notable places mapped · 4%
  • PHC· 18
  • Hospital· 17
  • Temple· 15
  • College· 6
  • School· 3
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

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All 8 mandals of Dakshin Dinajpur

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1640 villages · 64 GPs
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Top villages in Dakshin Dinajpur

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dakshin Dinajpur

How many mandals and villages are in Dakshin Dinajpur district?

Dakshin Dinajpur district has 8 mandals and 1,640 revenue villages across 64 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Dakshin Dinajpur district?

The district headquarters of Dakshin Dinajpur is —.

What is the pincode of Dakshin Dinajpur district?

Dakshin Dinajpur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Dakshin Dinajpur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dakshin Dinajpur fall under?

Dakshin Dinajpur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dakshin Dinajpur district?

Dakshin Dinajpur district had a population of 16,76,276 per the 2011 Census, across 1,640 villages.

When was Dakshin Dinajpur district formed?

Dakshin Dinajpur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dakshin Dinajpur district?

Major rivers in Dakshin Dinajpur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Dakshin Dinajpur

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