Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Subdivision - Darjeeling, West Bengal
Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri 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. Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ghoom, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 139 km², including 120.24 km² rural area and 18.60 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1018 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Subdivision
Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Subdivision has a total of 49 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 | Achhalal Hatta(Rong Bong Basty) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Aloobari | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Avongrove Tea Estate | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chamu Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Dhajea Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Dhajea Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Dooteria Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Dooteria Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Ghoom Pahar Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Gopal Dhara Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Hill Cart Road | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Jore Bunglow | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Jorelhatta (P) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Kacel Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kalej Valley Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Lingia Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Mangarjung Tea Garden (Nagri) (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Mariabong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Mim Nagri Range | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Mim Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Molatey Tea Garden (Aveneroge) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Moonda Kotee Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Nagri Farm Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Nahori Tea Garden (Balasom) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Okas Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Parmaguri Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Pokhribong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Pubong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Pulung Dong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Pulung Dong Tea Estate | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Pussinbong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Rang Bul | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Rangaroong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Ring Tong Tea Garden (Gunawar) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Ringtong Tea Garden (Margaret Hope) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Rongmook Ceder Tea Garden (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Sagmaru Tea Garden (Sungma) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Salu Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Samrik Tea Garden (Simripani) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Senchal Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Seyok Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Simana Basti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Sonada Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Sonada Khasmahal (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Soolbongs Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Sukhiapokhri (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Tarzun Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Tumsong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Tumsong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Subdivision has a total population of 1,13,516 people, consisting of 56,232 males and 57,284 females. There are 25,468 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 818 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,13,516 | 86,637 | 26,879 |
| Male Population | 56,232 | 42,969 | 13,263 |
| Female Population | 57,284 | 43,668 | 13,616 |
| Total Households | 25,468 | 19,489 | 5,979 |
| Population Density | 818 / km² | 721 / km² | 1,445 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 86,004 literate people and 9,313 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,415 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 34,088 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) | 9,313 | 7,176 | 2,137 |
| Literate Population | 86,004 | 65,327 | 20,677 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,512 | 21,310 | 6,202 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,415 | 4,702 | 1,713 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 34,088 | 25,665 | 8,423 |
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.