Naxalbari Subdivision - Darjeeling, West Bengal
Naxalbari 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. Naxalbari is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Hatighisa, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 259 km², including 244.90 km² rural area and 14.45 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 946 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Naxalbari Subdivision
Naxalbari Subdivision has a total of 96 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 | Amarsing | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Atal | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 3 | Bairbhita | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 4 | Bara Maniram | Rural | Maniram |
| 5 | Barabhita | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
| 6 | Barajharu | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 7 | Batlabari | Rural | Lower Bagdogra |
| 8 | Bauni Bhitar Chhat | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Baunibhita | Rural | Lower Bagdogra |
| 10 | Belgachi | Rural | Maniram |
| 11 | Bhakatram | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Bharatsing | Rural | Gossaipur |
| 13 | Bhelu | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 14 | Bhimram (Ct) | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 15 | Bhujia Bani | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
| 16 | Bhujia Banir Chhat | Rural | Gossaipur |
| 17 | Birsing | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 18 | Budhkaran | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 19 | Chhota Ganja | Rural | Maniram |
| 20 | Chhota Ganjer Chhat | Rural | Maniram |
| 21 | Chhota Maniram | Rural | Maniram |
| 22 | Dakshin Bagdogra (Ct) | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
| 23 | Dalkajhar Forest | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
| 24 | Damdama | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 25 | Dayaram | Rural | Maniram |
| 26 | Deoanbhitar Chhat | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Deomani | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 28 | Dhakna | Rural | Maniram |
| 29 | Dhanibani | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 30 | Dhanibanir Chhat | Rural | Maniram |
| 31 | Dhemal | Rural | Lower Bagdogra |
| 32 | Dumriguri (Ct) | Rural | Lower Bagdogra |
| 33 | Fakna | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 34 | Gaziram | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 35 | Geni (Ct) | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 36 | Ghusuru | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 37 | Gram Manir Chhat | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 38 | Grammani | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 39 | Hoda Bhitar Chhat | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 40 | Huchaimallik | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 41 | Jamidarguri | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 42 | Jamidargurir Chhat | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 43 | Jhabar Chhat | Rural | Maniram |
| 44 | Kadma | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 45 | Kamala | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 46 | Kamalpur | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
| 47 | Ketugabur | Rural | Maniram |
| 48 | Kilaram | Rural | Maniram |
| 49 | Lakshman | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 50 | Lakshmaner Chhat | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 51 | Lalman (Ct) | Rural | Gossaipur |
| 52 | Lohasing | Rural | Maniram |
| 53 | M.M.Terai | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
| 54 | Mahasing | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 55 | Mangalsing | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 56 | Manjha Tea Garden | Rural | Maniram |
| 57 | Marapur | Rural | Maniram |
| 58 | Mayaram | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 59 | Mechi Forest | Rural | Maniram |
| 60 | Minghara | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 61 | Mingharar Chhat | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 62 | Mir Jangla | Rural | Maniram |
| 63 | Mirjangler Chhat | Rural | Maniram |
| 64 | Mudir Jangal | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 65 | Naksalbari | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 66 | Nandalal | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 67 | Nehal | Rural | Maniram |
| 68 | Nimubhitar Chhat | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 69 | Omi | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 70 | Ord Terai Tea Garden | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
| 71 | Pashchim Karai Barir Chhat | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 72 | Pataram | Rural | Maniram |
| 73 | Putimari | Rural | Gossaipur |
| 74 | Raghuram | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 75 | Raghuramer Chhat | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 76 | Rajajhar | Rural | Gossaipur |
| 77 | Rangapani | Rural | Gossaipur |
| 78 | Ranidanga | Rural | Gossaipur |
| 79 | Rupsing | Rural | Lower Bagdogra |
| 80 | Satbhaiya | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 81 | Sebdella | Rural | Hatighisa |
| 82 | Shaibhita | Rural | Gossaipur |
| 83 | Sirsia Tea Garden | Rural | Maniram |
| 84 | Siubar | Rural | Maniram |
| 85 | Suraj Barer Chhat | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 86 | Surajbar | Rural | Maniram |
| 87 | Surajbar Forest | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 88 | Tarabari | Rural | Hetmuri Singhijhora |
| 89 | Tarabarir Chhat | Rural | Lower Bagdogra |
| 90 | Teprabhola | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 91 | Tepuchamaru | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 92 | Trihana Tea Garden | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
| 93 | Udiarip | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 94 | Uttam Chand | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 95 | Uttam Chanded Chhat | Rural | Nakshalbari |
| 96 | Uttar Bagdogra (Ct) | Rural | Upper Bagdogra |
Population of Naxalbari Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Naxalbari Subdivision has a total population of 1,65,523 people, consisting of 85,054 males and 80,469 females. There are 35,752 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 638 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,65,523 | 97,717 | 67,806 |
| Male Population | 85,054 | 49,281 | 35,773 |
| Female Population | 80,469 | 48,436 | 32,033 |
| Total Households | 35,752 | 20,461 | 15,291 |
| Population Density | 638 / km² | 399 / km² | 4,692 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,10,663 literate people and 18,897 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 44,328 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 32,388 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) | 18,897 | 0 | 7,051 |
| Literate Population | 1,10,663 | 0 | 51,391 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,860 | 0 | 16,415 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 44,328 | 0 | 14,566 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 32,388 | 0 | 3,487 |
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.