Living in Dārjiling
Dārjiling is a city in West Bengal, India, home to 123,797 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 2%, #44 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 2%, #56 of 3,608), remote workers (top 3%, #83 of 3,608).
Residents123,797
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport40 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km170,200 people
Terrain around itabout 1,370 m, height range 1,060 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Border with Nepal19 km
Distance to New Delhi1,102 km
Within 10 km123,797 people
LandscapeHimalayas, Tibetan Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 26 min, sunset 12:18
See Dārjiling on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dārjiling
- The landscape belongs to Himalayas.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 26 min and sets around 12:18; in late June it sets around 15:04.
How Dārjiling ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #247 of 3,335 | #14 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #1,288 of 3,608 | #67 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #303 of 3,335 | #19 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #290 of 3,335 | #15 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,057 of 3,335 | #64 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #1,391 of 3,335 | #52 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #191 of 3,608 | #3 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #1,057 of 2,738 | #62 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #946 of 2,471 | #60 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 51 | #1,084 of 2,212 | #62 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #83 of 3,608 | #9 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #919 of 2,549 | #61 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #667 of 2,006 | #56 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #999 of 3,335 | #62 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #1,225 of 3,608 | #62 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #751 of 2,212 | #60 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #1,223 of 3,608 | #64 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #1,121 of 3,335 | #65 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #2,263 of 3,608 | #72 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 73 | #44 of 3,608 | #20 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 61 | #99 of 3,608 | #3 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #2,275 of 3,608 | #69 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #690 of 3,608 | #42 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #725 of 3,608 | #57 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #56 of 3,608 | #2 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 63 | #1,286 of 3,608 | #67 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 46 | #1,045 of 2,738 | #61 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kurseong 17 km
- Kālimpong 36 km
- Bagdogra 37 km
- Naksalbāri 39 km
- Siliguri 39 km
- Gangtok 47 km
- Thākurganj 69 km
- Jalpāiguri 74 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.