Rangli Rangliot Subdivision - Darjeeling, West Bengal
Rangli Rangliot 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. Rangli Rangliot is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 137 km², including 137.25 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1002 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rangli Rangliot Subdivision
Rangli Rangliot Subdivision has a total of 29 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 Mungwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chegra Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chhota Mungwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Dawaipani | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Gielie Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Hum Tukdah Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kambal Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kolbong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Labda Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Lapchu Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Lapchu Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Lingding Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Manedara | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Mangpu Cinchona Plantation | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Peshok Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Pubong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Pumong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Rangli Rangliot Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Rayak Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Reshop Bazar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Rong Chong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Singringtam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Soriang Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Takling Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Teesta Valley Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Teesta Valley Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Tukdah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Tukdah Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Tukdh Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Rangli Rangliot Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Rangli Rangliot Subdivision has a total population of 70,125 people, consisting of 35,025 males and 35,100 females. There are 15,304 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 511 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,125 | 70,125 | 0 |
| Male Population | 35,025 | 35,025 | 0 |
| Female Population | 35,100 | 35,100 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,304 | 15,304 | 0 |
| Population Density | 511 / km² | 511 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 51,492 literate people and 6,163 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,893 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 23,187 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) | 6,163 | 6,163 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 51,492 | 51,492 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,633 | 18,633 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,893 | 3,893 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 23,187 | 23,187 | 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.