Banockburn Tea Garden - Darjeeling Pulbazar, Darjeeling
Banockburn Tea Garden is a village situated in the Darjeeling Pulbazar subdivision of Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Darjeeling.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Banockburn Tea Garden is 306168. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.01 hectares and falls under the 734104 pincode. Darjeeling is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Banockburn Tea Garden village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
Population of Banockburn Tea Garden
According to the 2011 Census, Banockburn Tea Garden village had a total population of 1,725 people, including 854 males and 871 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.44%, with male literacy at 92.79% and female literacy at 76.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 538.
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 | 1,725 | 854 | 871 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 144 | 63 | 81 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 59 | 30 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 538 | 257 | 281 |
| Literate Population | 1,335 | 734 | 601 |
| Illiterate Population | 390 | 120 | 270 |
Nearby Villages of Banockburn Tea Garden
Banockburn 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ging Tea Garden (ct) | North-East | 1.69 km |
| Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden | South | 1.91 km |
| Rungneet Tea Garden | West | 2.64 km |
| Phubsering Tea Garden | North-West | 2.65 km |
| Dawaipani | South-East | 2.79 km |
| Pandam Tea Garden | South-West | 2.99 km |
| Tukdh Tea Garden | East | 3.27 km |
| Pattabong Tea Garden | West | 3.46 km |
| Manedara | North-East | 3.55 km |
| Badamtam Tea Garden (ct) | North | 4.15 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Banockburn Tea Garden
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Banockburn Tea Garden. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darjeeling to Banockburn Tea Garden is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Banockburn Tea Garden
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banockburn 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 | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Banockburn 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 Banockburn 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 Banockburn Tea Garden
Where is Banockburn Tea Garden located?
Banockburn Tea Garden village is located in Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.
What is the pincode of Banockburn Tea Garden?
The pincode of Banockburn Tea Garden is 734104.
What is the population of Banockburn Tea Garden?
Banockburn Tea Garden had a total population of 1,725, including 854 males and 871 females.
How many households are there in Banockburn Tea Garden?
Banockburn Tea Garden had 354 households.
What is the literacy rate in Banockburn Tea Garden?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banockburn Tea Garden was 84.44%. Male literacy was 92.79% and female literacy was 76.08%.