Darjeeling District is divided into four sub divisions. Namely, Darjeeling Sadar, Kurseong, Mirik and Siliguri. Darjeeling Sadar is the district headquarters. Siliguri Sub Division is the largest of the four sub divisions and Kurseong is the smallest. The district has 9 development blocks out of which 3 are in Sadar sub divison, 1 in Kurseong Sub-Division, 1 in Mirik Sub Division and remaining 4 in Siliguri Sub Division. The sub division wise distribution of blocks is as follows :
| Subdivision wise distribution of Blocks | |
|---|---|
| Sadar Sub Division |
1. Darjeeling Pulbazar Block 2. Jorebunglow Sukhiapokhri Block 3. Rangli Rangliot Block |
| Kurseong Sub Division | 1. Kurseong Block |
| Mirik Subdivision | 1. Mirik Block |
| Siliguri Sub Division : |
1. Matigara Block 2. Khoribari Block 3. Naxalbari Block 4. Phansidewa Block |