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Santuk Khasmahal Population - Darjiling, West Bengal

Santuk Khasmahal is a large village located in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal with total 611 families residing. The Santuk Khasmahal village has population of 3042 of which 1578 are males while 1464 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Santuk Khasmahal village population of children with age 0-6 is 351 which makes up 11.54 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Santuk Khasmahal village is 928 which is lower than West Bengal state average of 950. Child Sex Ratio for the Santuk Khasmahal as per census is 867, lower than West Bengal average of 956.

Santuk Khasmahal village has higher literacy rate compared to West Bengal. In 2011, literacy rate of Santuk Khasmahal village was 80.45 % compared to 76.26 % of West Bengal. In Santuk Khasmahal Male literacy stands at 87.99 % while female literacy rate was 72.41 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Santuk Khasmahal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Our website, don't have information about schools and hospital in Santuk Khasmahal village.

Santuk Khasmahal Data

Particulars Total Male Female
Total No. of Houses 611 - -
Population 3,042 1,578 1,464
Child (0-6) 351 188 163
Schedule Caste 55 35 20
Schedule Tribe 892 462 430
Literacy 80.45 % 87.99 % 72.41 %
Total Workers 1,013 800 213
Main Worker 799 - -
Marginal Worker 214 156 58

Caste Factor

Santuk Khasmahal village of Darjiling has substantial population of Schedule Tribe (ST). Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 29.32 % while Schedule Caste (SC) were 1.81 % of total population in Santuk Khasmahal village.

Work Profile

In Santuk Khasmahal village out of total population, 1013 were engaged in work activities. 78.87 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 21.13 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1013 workers engaged in Main Work, 654 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 13 were Agricultural labourer.