Garganda Tea Garden - Madarihat, Alipurduar
Garganda Tea Garden is a village situated in the Madarihat subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Madarihat and around 76.5 km from Jalpaiguri . Hantapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garganda Tea Garden village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garganda Tea Garden is 307085. The village covers a total geographical area of 943.88 hectares and falls under the 735228 pincode. Gairkata is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Garganda Tea Garden village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Garganda Tea Garden
As per Census 2011, Garganda Tea Garden village has a total population of 4,633 people, consisting of 2,192 males and 2,441 females. The village has 1,121 households and a sex ratio of 1,113 females per 1,000 males. There are 577 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,329 literate and 2,304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 694 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,681 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garganda Tea Garden are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,633 | 2,192 | 2,441 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 577 | 285 | 292 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 694 | 308 | 386 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,681 | 804 | 877 |
| Literate Population | 2,329 | 1,308 | 1,021 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,304 | 884 | 1,420 |
Nearby Villages of Garganda Tea Garden
Garganda 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dumchipara Tea Garden | South-West | 2.75 km |
| Lankapara Tea Garden | North-West | 3.06 km |
| Hantupara Tea Garden | South-East | 3.75 km |
| Ramjhora Tea Garden | South-West | 4.33 km |
| Titi Forest | North-East | 5.12 km |
| Mujnai Tea Garden | South | 5.58 km |
| Holapara Forest | East | 6.53 km |
| Uttar Khairbari | South-East | 6.61 km |
| Madhya Khairbari | South | 7.03 km |
| Dalmore Tea Garden | West | 7.35 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Garganda Tea Garden
Garganda Tea Garden is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Madarihat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Gairkata to Garganda Tea Garden is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Garganda Tea Garden is about 76.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garganda Tea Garden
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garganda Tea Garden village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Garganda 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 Garganda 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 Garganda Tea Garden
Where is Garganda Tea Garden located?
Garganda Tea Garden village is located in Madarihat Subdivision, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garganda Tea Garden?
The Gram Panchayat of Garganda Tea Garden is Hantapara.
What is the pincode of Garganda Tea Garden?
The pincode of Garganda Tea Garden is 735228.
What is the population of Garganda Tea Garden?
Garganda Tea Garden has a total population of 4,633, including 2,192 males and 2,441 females.
How many households are there in Garganda Tea Garden?
There are 1,121 households in Garganda Tea Garden.
What is the literacy rate in Garganda Tea Garden?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garganda Tea Garden is 50.27%. Male literacy is 59.67% and female literacy is 41.83%.