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Uttar Dinajpur

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Area · — km²
Population · 30,07,134
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Uttar Dinajpur — district of West Bengal

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

District at a glance

About Uttar Dinajpur

Agricultural hub known for rice production and silk weaving traditions.

District HQ
Raiganj

Must-visit places in Uttar Dinajpur

lake

Raiganj College Lake

A scenic artificial lake in Raiganj town, popular for leisure and bird watching.

  • historical
    Kaliachak

    Historic town known for its cultural significance and traditional pottery work.

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Then & Now

Uttar Dinajpur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
26,37,580
Census 2011 baseline
+13.9%
Population · 2026
30,03,004
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,30,684
Census 2011 baseline
-60.6%
Households · 2026
2,09,056
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 · 1,496 villages

Uttar 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
13,58,680Census 2011
Female population
12,78,900Census 2011
Sex ratio
941 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,30,684Census 2011
SC population
7,39,194Census 2011
ST population
1,57,485Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
30,03,004+13.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,09,056RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
9,53,076Census 2011
Cultivators
2,22,784Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,89,525Census 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 Uttar Dinajpur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
62 of 1,496 villages have notable places mapped · 4%
  • Temple· 24
  • Hospital· 14
  • PHC· 11
  • College· 8
  • School· 2
  • High school· 1

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

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All 9 mandals of Uttar Dinajpur

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1496 villages · 98 GPs
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Top villages in Uttar Dinajpur

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Uttar Dinajpur

How many mandals and villages are in Uttar Dinajpur district?

Uttar Dinajpur district has 9 mandals and 1,496 revenue villages across 98 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Uttar Dinajpur district?

The district headquarters of Uttar Dinajpur is —.

What is the pincode of Uttar Dinajpur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Uttar Dinajpur fall under?

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

What is the population of Uttar Dinajpur district?

Uttar Dinajpur district had a population of 30,07,134 per the 2011 Census, across 1,496 villages.

When was Uttar Dinajpur district formed?

Uttar Dinajpur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Uttar Dinajpur district?

Major rivers in Uttar 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 Uttar Dinajpur

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