Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision - Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling Pulbazar is an administrative subdivision in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Darjeeling Pulbazar is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 516 km², including 484.20 km² rural area and 32.29 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision
Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision has a total of 47 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alubari Basty | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Alubari Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Arya Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Badamtam Tea Garden (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Banockburn Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Barbatia Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Barnesbeg Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Bijanbari | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Bloomfield Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Chongtong Tea Garden (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Dangia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Darjiling (P) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Ging Tea Garden (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Goke | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Happy Valley Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Hatta | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Jhepi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Kaijalia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Kankibong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Karmi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Kolbong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Lamagaon | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Lebong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Liza Hill Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Lodhama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Majua | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Murmidong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Namla | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Pandam Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Patliabas Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Pattabong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Phubsering Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Rangli Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Relling | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Rimbick | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Rishihat Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Rishihat Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Rungneet Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Samalbong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Singalila Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Singbhumdera | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Singla Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Singtam Tea Garden (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Soom Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Sum Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Tukvar Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision has a total population of 1,26,935 people, consisting of 63,828 males and 63,107 females. There are 27,470 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 246 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,26,935 | 1,05,150 | 21,785 |
| Male Population | 63,828 | 53,078 | 10,750 |
| Female Population | 63,107 | 52,072 | 11,035 |
| Total Households | 27,470 | 22,683 | 4,787 |
| Population Density | 246 / km² | 217 / km² | 675 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 93,091 literate people and 11,696 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,863 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 36,563 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,696 | 9,944 | 1,752 |
| Literate Population | 93,091 | 76,722 | 16,369 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,844 | 28,428 | 5,416 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,863 | 4,920 | 943 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 36,563 | 30,231 | 6,332 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.