Beech Tea Garden - Kalchini, Alipurduar
Beech Tea Garden is a village situated in the Kalchini subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from Hamiltanganj and around 88.8 km from Jalpaiguri . Malangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beech Tea Garden village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Beech Tea Garden is 307116. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.09 hectares and falls under the 735215 pincode. Alipurduar is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.
Beech Tea Garden village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Beech Tea Garden
As per Census 2011, Beech Tea Garden village has a total population of 6,898 people, consisting of 3,370 males and 3,528 females. The village has 1,440 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 757 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,729 literate and 3,169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 593 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,860 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Beech Tea Garden are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,898 | 3,370 | 3,528 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 757 | 394 | 363 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 593 | 301 | 292 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3,860 | 1,862 | 1,998 |
| Literate Population | 3,729 | 2,113 | 1,616 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,169 | 1,257 | 1,912 |
Nearby Villages of Beech Tea Garden
Beech Tea Garden is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Malangi Tea Garden | South | 2.52 km |
| Bharnobari Tea Garden | East | 3.01 km |
| Dalsingpara Tea Garden | North-East | 3.63 km |
| Uttar Barajhar Forest | South-West | 3.88 km |
| Satali Tea Garden | South-East | 4.64 km |
| Holapara Forest | West | 4.81 km |
| Uttar Satali (ct) | South | 5.82 km |
| Saudamini Tea Garden | South | 5.84 km |
| Gabaur Bachhra Forest | East | 6.00 km |
| Madhu Tea Garden | South-East | 6.95 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Beech Tea Garden
Beech Tea Garden is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hasimara, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alipurduar to Beech Tea Garden is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Beech Tea Garden is about 88.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Beech Tea Garden
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Beech Tea Garden village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Beech Tea Garden
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Beech Tea Garden village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Beech Tea Garden
Where is Beech Tea Garden located?
Beech Tea Garden village is located in Kalchini Subdivision, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Beech Tea Garden?
The Gram Panchayat of Beech Tea Garden is Malangi.
What is the pincode of Beech Tea Garden?
The pincode of Beech Tea Garden is 735215.
What is the population of Beech Tea Garden?
Beech Tea Garden has a total population of 6,898, including 3,370 males and 3,528 females.
How many households are there in Beech Tea Garden?
There are 1,440 households in Beech Tea Garden.
What is the literacy rate in Beech Tea Garden?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beech Tea Garden is 54.06%. Male literacy is 62.70% and female literacy is 45.80%.