Kurseong Subdivision - Darjeeling, West Bengal
Kurseong 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. Kurseong is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at To Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 303 km², including 285.05 km² rural area and 17.99 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1006 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kurseong Subdivision
Kurseong Subdivision has a total of 73 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 | Ambootia Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Balasan Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Baman Dhura Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Bamonpokhari Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Bara Shibkhola Forest | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Barasit Tong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Cart Road (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Castleton Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Chaita Pani Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Champasari Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Chattakpur Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Chhota Adalpur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Choklong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Dayal Thong(D.R.)Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Edenvale Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Garidhora (M.Bari)Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Gayabari Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Gidda Pahar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Gitingy Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Goethals | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Gola Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Jamadar Bhita Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Jungpana Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Kanyan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Karbia Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Kharia Busty | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Lama Gumba Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Latpanechar Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Lizziepur Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Longview Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Lonku Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Lower Mamring Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Mahal Diram Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Mahal Diram Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Mahanadi Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Mahanadi Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Maharani Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Majua Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Makai Bari Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Malotar Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Mangpu Cinchona Plantation | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Mohanadi Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Montiviot Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | North Shibkhola Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Nurbang Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Paharu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Pairikumari | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Punkhabari | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Raki Forest | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 50 | Rohini Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Rolak Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Saptiguri Khelaghar Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 53 | Selim Hill Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Selpu Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 55 | Sepoy Dhora(D.R.)Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Sepoy Dhura Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 57 | Shalbari Chhat Dwitiya Khanda | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Shibkhola Forest (Paglajhora) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 59 | Simring Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 60 | Simulbari Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 61 | Singel Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Sittong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Sittong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | South Shibkhola Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Spring Sidi Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 66 | St.Marys | Rural | Not applicable |
| 67 | Sukna | Rural | Not applicable |
| 68 | Sukna Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 69 | Sukna Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 70 | Sukna Pratham Khanda | Rural | Not applicable |
| 71 | Tindharia Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 72 | Toryak Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 73 | Upper Mamring Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Kurseong Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kurseong Subdivision has a total population of 94,347 people, consisting of 47,030 males and 47,317 females. There are 20,892 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 311 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94,347 | 79,903 | 14,444 |
| Male Population | 47,030 | 39,914 | 7,116 |
| Female Population | 47,317 | 39,989 | 7,328 |
| Total Households | 20,892 | 17,661 | 3,231 |
| Population Density | 311 / km² | 280 / km² | 803 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 69,646 literate people and 8,525 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,271 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 29,232 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) | 8,525 | 7,440 | 1,085 |
| Literate Population | 69,646 | 57,670 | 11,976 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,701 | 22,233 | 2,468 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,271 | 6,119 | 2,152 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 29,232 | 25,842 | 3,390 |
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.