Kartika Tea Garden - Kumargram, Alipurduar
Kartika Tea Garden is a village situated in the Kumargram subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 54.1 km from Kumargram and around 125 km from Jalpaiguri . Raidak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kartika Tea Garden village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kartika Tea Garden is 307154. The village covers a total geographical area of 1344 hectares and falls under the 736201 pincode. Alipurduar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Kartika Tea Garden village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Kartika Tea Garden
According to the 2011 Census, Kartika Tea Garden village had a total population of 4,779 people, including 2,464 males and 2,315 females, living in 983 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.27%, with male literacy at 59.93% and female literacy at 46.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,864.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,779 | 2,464 | 2,315 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 692 | 355 | 337 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 63 | 35 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3,864 | 1,990 | 1,874 |
| Literate Population | 2,177 | 1,264 | 913 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,602 | 1,200 | 1,402 |
Nearby Villages of Kartika Tea Garden
Kartika Tea Garden is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kartika Tea Garden
Kartika Tea Garden is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alipurduar to Kartika Tea Garden is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kartika Tea Garden is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kartika Tea Garden
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kartika Tea Garden village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kartika 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 Kartika Tea Garden village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kartika Tea Garden
Where is Kartika Tea Garden located?
Kartika Tea Garden village is located in Kumargram Subdivision, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kartika Tea Garden?
The Gram Panchayat of Kartika Tea Garden is Raidak.
What is the pincode of Kartika Tea Garden?
The pincode of Kartika Tea Garden is 736201.
What is the population of Kartika Tea Garden?
Kartika Tea Garden had a total population of 4,779, including 2,464 males and 2,315 females.
How many households are there in Kartika Tea Garden?
Kartika Tea Garden had 983 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kartika Tea Garden?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kartika Tea Garden was 53.27%. Male literacy was 59.93% and female literacy was 46.16%.