Kharibari Subdivision - Darjeeling, West Bengal
Kharibari is an administrative subdivision in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. The nearest railway station is situated at Adhikari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the subdivision was 123 km², including 118.48 km² of rural area and 4.05 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kharibari Subdivision
Kharibari Subdivision has a total of 76 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 | Alokjhari | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 2 | Antaram | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 3 | Arjunmahal | Rural | Buraganj |
| 4 | Badalbhita | Rural | Buraganj |
| 5 | Badora | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 6 | Bagha | Rural | Buraganj |
| 7 | Bagulahagi | Rural | Buraganj |
| 8 | Bairagi | Rural | Binnabari |
| 9 | Bajarur Chhat | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 10 | Balahijhora | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 11 | Banchhabhita | Rural | Binnabari |
| 12 | Barsadbhita | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 13 | Bhajanpur | Rural | Binnabari |
| 14 | Bhattagachh | Rural | Buraganj |
| 15 | Bhogbhita | Rural | Buraganj |
| 16 | Bhulka | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 17 | Bilakshu | Rural | Binnabari |
| 18 | Budhsing | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 19 | Buraganja | Rural | Buraganj |
| 20 | Chayansing | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 21 | Chekarmari | Rural | Binnabari |
| 22 | Chiku | Rural | Binnabari |
| 23 | Chuchur Muchur | Rural | Buraganj |
| 24 | Chunilal | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 25 | Dagdhu | Rural | Buraganj |
| 26 | Dakua | Rural | Buraganj |
| 27 | Dangarbhita | Rural | Buraganj |
| 28 | Debiganja | Rural | Binnabari |
| 29 | Deburam | Rural | Buraganj |
| 30 | Deoanbhita | Rural | Buraganj |
| 31 | Dhulia | Rural | Buraganj |
| 32 | Dhuliar Chhat | Rural | Buraganj |
| 33 | Dhupibhita | Rural | Kharibari-Panishali |
| 34 | Dohaguri | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 35 | Duba | Rural | Binnabari |
| 36 | Dudha | Rural | Buraganj |
| 37 | Fulbari | Rural | Buraganj |
| 38 | Fulbarir Chhat | Rural | Buraganj |
| 39 | Gadhira | Rural | Binnabari |
| 40 | Gandagal | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 41 | Gayen | Rural | Buraganj |
| 42 | Guabari | Rural | Jalas-Nijamtara |
| 43 | Hatidoba | Rural | Buraganj |
| 44 | Jagir | Rural | Kharibari-Panishali |
| 45 | Jamatulla | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 46 | Jatru | Rural | Buraganj |
| 47 | Jibansing | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 48 | Jorpakari | Rural | Buraganj |
| 49 | Katia | Rural | Kharibari-Panishali |
| 50 | Kelabari | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 51 | Kharibari (Ct) | Rural | Kharibari-Panishali |
| 52 | Khopalashi | Rural | Binnabari |
| 53 | Khunia Pukhari | Rural | Binnabari |
| 54 | Kishordoba | Rural | Kharibari-Panishali |
| 55 | Kungarpur | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 56 | Madan | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 57 | Manasa | Rural | Buraganj |
| 58 | Manjoy | Rural | Buraganj |
| 59 | Maynaguri | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 60 | Nazir | Rural | Buraganj |
| 61 | Panthabari | Rural | Buraganj |
| 62 | Paschim Rambandh | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 63 | Pataram | Rural | Kharibari-Panishali |
| 64 | Rangali | Rural | Hetmuri Singhijhora |
| 65 | Rangmuni | Rural | Binnabari |
| 66 | Saheburam | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 67 | Salbari | Rural | Buraganj |
| 68 | Shyamdhan (Ct) | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 69 | Singbhita | Rural | Buraganj |
| 70 | Sona Chandi | Rural | Buraganj |
| 71 | Subal | Rural | Buraganj |
| 72 | Subalbhita | Rural | Buraganj |
| 73 | Tari | Rural | Binnabari |
| 74 | Tharu Bhita | Rural | Buraganj |
| 75 | Tukriajhar Forest | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
| 76 | Uttar Ramdhan | Rural | Raniganj-Panishali |
Population of Kharibari Subdivision
According to the 2011 Census, Kharibari Subdivision had a total population of 1,09,251 people living in 23,352 households. The population comprised 55,671 males and 53,580 females, with an average population density of 892 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,09,251 | 97,399 | 11,852 |
| Male Population | 55,671 | 49,627 | 6,044 |
| Female Population | 53,580 | 47,772 | 5,808 |
| Total Households | 23,352 | 20,737 | 2,615 |
| Population Density | 892 / km² | 822 / km² | 2,926 / km² |
Kharibari Subdivision had 63,540 literate people and 14,931 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 58,570 and 21,262 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,931 | 13,587 | 1,344 |
| Literate Population | 63,540 | 55,165 | 8,375 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,711 | 42,234 | 3,477 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 58,570 | 51,862 | 6,708 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 21,262 | 21,146 | 116 |
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.