Categories in Mirik
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mirik
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 50 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Education | 39 |
| Hotels and motels | 34 |
| Shopping | 34 |
| Hardware store | 25 |
| Public administration | 18 |
| Hindu temple | 16 |
| Cafes | 14 |
| Clothing stores | 14 |
Mirik Facts
| Area | 112.2 km² |
| Population | 73,245 |
| Male Population | 37,071 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 36,174 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +63.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.7% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 27, Female: 26.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.88817, 88.19007 |
| Pin Codes | 734218, 734227 |
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Mirik Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,876 | 53,636 | 62,773 | 69,026 | 73,245 |
| Population Density | 400 / km² | 478.1 / km² | 559.5 / km² | 615.3 / km² | 652.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mirik Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirik | +53.8% | +28.7% | +10% |
| West Bengal | +87.1% | +38.9% | +18.2% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mirik Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirik | 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)
Mirik Population Density
Population Density: 653 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirik | 73,245 | 112.2 km² | 653 / 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
Mirik Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mirik
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
Mirik CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirik | 94,733 tn | 1.29 tn | 844.4 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
Mirik CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 94,733 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 844.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.1) |
| 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 | 73.6 km | 10,000 m | 27km NW of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:15 AM | 4.4 | 47.4 km | 52,910 m | 29km NNW of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:08 AM | 4.4 | 68.5 km | 38,300 m | 17km E of Dhankuta, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 3:07 PM | 4.4 | 65.3 km | 49,760 m | 12km SSW of Mangan, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/17 | 11:43 PM | 4.2 | 45.4 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/17 | 10:13 PM | 4.2 | 48.6 km | 10,000 m | 23km NNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.5 | 45.7 km | 24,390 m | 5km SSE of Rangpo, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/17 | 10:28 AM | 4 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/16 | 4:15 PM | 3.9 | 90.5 km | 14,880 m | 9km NW of Birpara, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/15 | 1:48 AM | 4.3 | 72.9 km | 48,220 m | 20km ESE of Gangtok, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mirik
Mirik is a picturesque tourist spot nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yok meaning "place burnt by fire". has become a popular tourist destination for its climate,..
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