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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kharibari is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. 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.
The total area of the subdivision is 123 km², including 118.48 km² rural area and 4.05 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 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
As per the Census 2011, Kharibari Subdivision has a total population of 1,09,251 people, consisting of 55,671 males and 53,580 females. There are 23,352 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 892 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 63,540 literate people and 14,931 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 58,570 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 21,262 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) | 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.