Matigara Subdivision - Darjeeling, West Bengal
Matigara 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. Matigara is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Pashwashraya, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 174 km², including 162.25 km² rural area and 11.98 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 952 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Matigara Subdivision
Matigara Subdivision has a total of 74 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 | Bairatisal (Ct) | Rural | Atharakhai |
| 2 | Baniakhari | Rural | Patharghata |
| 3 | Bara Adalpur Dwitiya Khanda | Rural | Patharghata |
| 4 | Bara Gharia | Rural | Patharghata |
| 5 | Bara Mohansingh (Ct) | Rural | Atharakhai |
| 6 | Bataliguri | Rural | Atharakhai |
| 7 | Champasari | Rural | Champasari |
| 8 | Champasari Chhat | Rural | Champasari |
| 9 | Chamta | Rural | Patharghata |
| 10 | Chamtaguri Chhat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 11 | Daknikata (P) | Rural | Champasari |
| 12 | Damragayer Chhat | Rural | Champasari |
| 13 | Dhukuria | Rural | Patharghata |
| 14 | Dumriguri Chhat | Rural | Atharakhai |
| 15 | Duramarir Chhat | Rural | Champasari |
| 16 | Foutsingher Chhat | Rural | Champasari |
| 17 | Fulbari Chhat | Rural | Buraganj |
| 18 | Fulbari Pataner Chhat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 19 | Galmakhari | Rural | Champasari |
| 20 | Gaurcharan | Rural | Patharghata |
| 21 | Gouri | Rural | Patharghata |
| 22 | Guria | Rural | Patharghata |
| 23 | Jadubhitar Chhat | Rural | Champasari |
| 24 | Jhauguri | Rural | Patharghata |
| 25 | Jhauguri Chhat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 26 | Jitu (Ct) | Rural | Matigara-Ii |
| 27 | Jugibhita | Rural | Patharghata |
| 28 | Kalabari | Rural | Champasari |
| 29 | Kalam | Rural | Matigara-I |
| 30 | Kalkut (Ct) | Rural | Champasari |
| 31 | Kamala Barir Chhat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 32 | Karaibari | Rural | Champasari |
| 33 | Kauakhali | Rural | Matigara-I |
| 34 | Kawakhari | Rural | Matigara-I |
| 35 | Khaprail | Rural | Patharghata |
| 36 | Khok Long Chaat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 37 | Khoklong | Rural | Patharghata |
| 38 | Khopalasi | Rural | Patharghata |
| 39 | Lachka | Rural | Atharakhai |
| 40 | Lalsara Chhat | Rural | Atharakhai |
| 41 | Mahatram | Rural | Champasari |
| 42 | Mahishmari | Rural | Champasari |
| 43 | Malahar | Rural | Champasari |
| 44 | Mathapari (Ct) | Rural | Matigara-Ii |
| 45 | Matigarahat | Rural | Matigara-Ii |
| 46 | Mohorgon Tea Garden | Rural | Champasari |
| 47 | Nengtichhara | Rural | Atharakhai |
| 48 | Nichitpur | Rural | Patharghata |
| 49 | Nimai | Rural | Patharghata |
| 50 | Nunu Bairagi | Rural | Champasari |
| 51 | Palash | Rural | Champasari |
| 52 | Panchakulguri | Rural | Patharghata |
| 53 | Panchanai | Rural | Champasari |
| 54 | Patan | Rural | Patharghata |
| 55 | Patan Chhat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 56 | Patan Jharer Chhat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 57 | Pataner Chhat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 58 | Patiram | Rural | Matigara-Ii |
| 59 | Pelku | Rural | Matigara-I |
| 60 | Purba Karai Barir Chhat | Rural | Champasari |
| 61 | Rajpairi | Rural | Patharghata |
| 62 | Rangia | Rural | Atharakhai |
| 63 | Ruhinir Chhat | Rural | Patharghata |
| 64 | Rupan Chhat | Rural | Champasari |
| 65 | Salbari Chhat Pratham Khanda | Rural | Champasari |
| 66 | Sisabari | Rural | Champasari |
| 67 | Sitong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 68 | Sivok Hill Forest | Rural | Champasari |
| 69 | Sivoke Forest | Rural | Champasari |
| 70 | Tari (Ct) | Rural | Matigara-Ii |
| 71 | Thiknikata | Rural | Matigara-I |
| 72 | Tomba | Rural | Matigara-Ii |
| 73 | Udaysing | Rural | Champasari |
| 74 | Ujanu (P) | Rural | Patharghata |
Population of Matigara Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Matigara Subdivision has a total population of 1,97,278 people, consisting of 1,01,023 males and 96,255 females. There are 42,666 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,132 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,97,278 | 1,35,583 | 61,695 |
| Male Population | 1,01,023 | 69,884 | 31,139 |
| Female Population | 96,255 | 65,699 | 30,556 |
| Total Households | 42,666 | 28,571 | 14,095 |
| Population Density | 1,132 / km² | 836 / km² | 5,150 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,29,006 literate people and 24,760 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 70,527 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 26,484 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) | 24,760 | 17,860 | 6,900 |
| Literate Population | 1,29,006 | 84,687 | 44,319 |
| Illiterate Population | 68,272 | 50,896 | 17,376 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 70,527 | 48,831 | 21,696 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 26,484 | 24,480 | 2,004 |
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.