Categories in Kurseong
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kurseong
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 69 |
| Education | 50 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Other accommodation | 41 |
| Clothing stores | 31 |
| Hotels and motels | 25 |
| Public administration | 24 |
| Shopping other | 23 |
| Electronics stores | 23 |
| Hardware store | 20 |
Kurseong Facts
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Population | 24,320 |
| Male Population | 12,123 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 12,197 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +3268.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +109.9% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 27, Female: 26.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,308 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.88251, 88.27729 |
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Kurseong Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 722 | 10,435 | 11,587 | 30,631 | 24,320 | 23,791 | 23,532 |
| Population Density | 231 / km² | 3,339.2 / km² | 3,707.8 / km² | 9,801.9 / km² | 7,782.4 / km² | 7,613.1 / km² | 7,530.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKurseong Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 109.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurseong | +3268.4% | +133.1% | +109.9% |
| West Bengal | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kurseong Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurseong | 26.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs |
| West Bengal | 26.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kurseong Population Density
Population Density: 7,782 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurseong | 24,320 | 3.125 km² | 7,782 / km² |
| West Bengal | 97 million | 85,313.5 km² | 1,137 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kurseong Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1960 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Kurseong Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,170 | $1,240 | $1,453 | $1,945 | $2,947 | $2,771 | $3,265 | $3,308 |
| Total GDP | $60.3M | $69.8M | $88.3M | $125.7M | $200.2M | $196.4M | $241.4M | $246.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kurseong CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurseong | 34,513 tn | 1.42 tn | 11,044.1 tons/km² |
| West Bengal | 140,075,161 tn | 1.44 tn | 1,641.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Kurseong CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,513 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,044.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/19 | 11:56 PM | 3.8 | 65.5 km | 10,000 m | 27km NW of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:15 AM | 4.4 | 54.8 km | 52,910 m | 29km NNW of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:08 AM | 4.4 | 77.2 km | 38,300 m | 17km E of Dhankuta, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 3:07 PM | 4.4 | 62.7 km | 49,760 m | 12km SSW of Mangan, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/17 | 11:43 PM | 4.2 | 48.7 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/17 | 10:13 PM | 4.2 | 50.3 km | 10,000 m | 23km NNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.5 | 39.7 km | 24,390 m | 5km SSE of Rangpo, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/17 | 10:28 AM | 4 | 83.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/16 | 4:15 PM | 3.9 | 81.9 km | 14,880 m | 9km NW of Birpara, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/16 | 9:37 PM | 3.7 | 91.8 km | 50,320 m | 16km NNE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kurseong
Kurseong is a hill station and sub-divisional town in the Darjeeling district of the Indian state of West Bengal. at an altitude of 1,458 metres (4,783 ft), Kurseong is 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Darjeeling and has a pleasant climate throughout the ..
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