Soom Tea Garden - Darjeeling Pulbazar, Darjeeling

Soom Tea Garden is a village situated in the Darjeeling Pulbazar subdivision of Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Darjeeling.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soom Tea Garden is 306175. The village covers a total geographical area of 636.98 hectares and falls under the 734104 pincode. Darjeeling is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Soom Tea Garden village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Soom Tea Garden

As per Census 2011, Soom Tea Garden village has a total population of 3,578 people, consisting of 1,757 males and 1,821 females. The village has 757 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,458 literate and 1,120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 770 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Soom Tea Garden are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5781,7571,821
Child Population (0–6 yrs)290138152
Scheduled Castes (SC)683038
Scheduled Tribes (ST)770362408
Literate Population2,4581,3351,123
Illiterate Population1,120422698

Nearby Villages of Soom Tea Garden

Soom 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sum ForestSouth-East1.71 km
Patliabas ForestEast1.93 km
Lebong Tea GardenNorth-East1.98 km
Singtam Tea Garden (ct)South2.27 km
Pattabong Tea GardenEast2.80 km
Tukvar Tea GardenNorth-East3.23 km
BijanbariNorth-West3.46 km
Happy Valley Tea GardenSouth-East3.73 km
Liza Hill Tea GardenSouth-West3.75 km
GokeNorth3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soom Tea Garden

Public transport in the Soom Tea Garden is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darjeeling to Soom Tea Garden is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soom Tea Garden

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soom Tea Garden village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Soom 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 Soom Tea Garden village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Soom Tea Garden

Where is Soom Tea Garden located?

Soom Tea Garden village is located in Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.

What is the pincode of Soom Tea Garden?

The pincode of Soom Tea Garden is 734104.

What is the population of Soom Tea Garden?

Soom Tea Garden has a total population of 3,578, including 1,757 males and 1,821 females.

How many households are there in Soom Tea Garden?

There are 757 households in Soom Tea Garden.

What is the literacy rate in Soom Tea Garden?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soom Tea Garden is 68.70%. Male literacy is 75.98% and female literacy is 61.67%.