Mirik Subdivision - Darjeeling, West Bengal
Mirik 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. Mirik is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Gayabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 92 km², including 92.31 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mirik Subdivision
Mirik Subdivision has a total of 26 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 | Bara Chenga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bukim Tea Garden (Tharbu) (P) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chhota Chenga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Duptin Busty | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Lohagar Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lohagar Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Manjha Fst.(Pan.F.Rly) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Manjua Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Marma Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Mirik Khasmahal (P) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | New Fallodi Tea Garden(Ghyabari) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Nipania | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Okaity Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Panighata | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Panighata Manager'S Bunglow | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Panta Pari Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Panthabari Forest(P) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Paschim Phuguri Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Patong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Phuguri Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Purba Phuguri Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Rangmohan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Saurinibasti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Singbulli Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Soureni Tea Estate | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 26 | Tingling Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Mirik Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Mirik Subdivision has a total population of 46,374 people, consisting of 23,394 males and 22,980 females. There are 9,962 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 502 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,374 | 46,374 | 0 |
| Male Population | 23,394 | 23,394 | 0 |
| Female Population | 22,980 | 22,980 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,962 | 9,962 | 0 |
| Population Density | 502 / km² | 502 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 34,334 literate people and 3,902 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,619 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 14,280 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) | 3,902 | 3,902 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 34,334 | 34,334 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,040 | 12,040 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,619 | 3,619 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 14,280 | 14,280 | 0 |
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.