Darjeeling Pulbazar
Darjeeling Pulbazar is a Town and Subdivision in Darjiling District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Darjeeling Pulbazar Block (CD) is 02154. Total area of darjeeling pulbazar subdivision is 516 km² including 484.20 km² rural area and 32.29 km² urban area. Darjeeling Pulbazar subdivision has a population of 1,26,935 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,785 while rural population is 1,05,150. Darjeeling Pulbazar has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females for every 1,000 males. Darjeeling Pulbazar subdivision has a population density of 245.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,470 houses in the sub-district, including 4,787 urban houses and 22,683 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.34% population of darjeeling pulbazar subdivision is literate, out of which 79.32% males and 67.28% females are literate.
List of Villages in Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision
Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision has a total of 47 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alubari Basty | Darjeeling Ii | Darjeeling (4 km) |
2 | Alubari Tea Garden | Darjeeling Ii | Darjeeling (5 km) |
3 | Arya Tea Garden | Darjeeling I | Darjeeling (10 km) |
4 | Badamtam Tea Garden | Badamtam | Darjeeling Pulbazar |
5 | Banockburn Tea Garden | Lebong Valley Ii | Darjeeling (10 km) |
6 | Barbatia Khasmahal | Rishirhatbloom Field | Darjeeling (12 km) |
7 | Barnesbeg Tea Garden | Rangit Ii | Darjeeling (15 km) |
8 | Bijanbari | Bijanbari Pulbazar | Darjeeling (37 km) |
9 | Bloomfield Tea Garden | Rishirhatbloom Field | Darjeeling (8 km) |
10 | Chongtong Tea Garden | Chungtong | Darjeeling Pulbazar |
11 | Dangia | Darjeeling Ii | Darjeeling (52 km) |
12 | Darjiling | Darjeeling I | Darjeeling (3 km) |
13 | Ging Tea Garden | Lebong Valley Ii | Darjeeling Pulbazar |
14 | Goke | Goke I | Darjeeling (52 km) |
15 | Happy Valley Tea Garden | Darjeeling I | Darjeeling (5 km) |
16 | Hatta | Lodhoma Ii | Darjeeling (80 km) |
17 | Jhepi | Jhepi | Darjeeling (48 km) |
18 | Kaijalia | Kaijalia | Darjeeling (44 km) |
19 | Kankibong | Jhepi | Darjeeling (53 km) |
20 | Karmi | Goke Ii | Darjeeling (49 km) |
21 | Kolbong | Goke Ii | Darjeeling (50 km) |
22 | Lamagaon | Relling | Darjeeling (50 km) |
23 | Lebong Mineral Spring Tea Garden | Dadaipani | Darjeeling (10 km) |
24 | Lebong Tea Garden | Rangit I | Darjeeling (8 km) |
25 | Liza Hill Tea Garden | Chungtong | Darjeeling (29 km) |
26 | Lodhama | Bijanbari Pulbazar | Darjeeling (90 km) |
27 | Majua | Mazuwa | Darjeeling (35 km) |
28 | Murmidong | Goke Ii | Darjeeling (53 km) |
29 | Namla | Bijanbari Pulbazar | Darjeeling (80 km) |
30 | Pandam Tea Garden | Darjeeling Ii | Darjeeling (11 km) |
31 | Patliabas Forest | Rangit I | Darjeeling (5 km) |
32 | Pattabong Tea Garden | Rangit I | Darjeeling Pulbazar |
33 | Phubsering Tea Garden | Lebong Valley I | Darjeeling (12 km) |
34 | Rangli Forest | Badamtam | Darjeeling Pulbazar |
35 | Relling | Relling | Darjeeling (50 km) |
36 | Rimbick | Sirikhola Daragaon | Darjeeling (100 km) |
37 | Rishihat Khasmahal | Rishirhatbloom Field | Darjeeling (18 km) |
38 | Rishihat Tea Garden | Rishirhatbloom Field | Darjeeling (15 km) |
39 | Rungneet Tea Garden | Lebong Valley I | Darjeeling (5 km) |
40 | Samalbong | Nayanor | Darjeeling (45 km) |
41 | Singalila Forest | Sirikhola Daragaon | Darjeeling (130 km) |
42 | Singbhumdera | Mazuwa | Darjeeling (57 km) |
43 | Singla Tea Garden | Rangit Ii | Darjeeling (20 km) |
44 | Singtam Tea Garden | Darjeeling I | Darjeeling Pulbazar |
45 | Soom Tea Garden | Singtamn Soom | Darjeeling (18 km) |
46 | Sum Forest | Singtamn Soom | Darjeeling (19 km) |
47 | Tukvar Tea Garden | Rangit Ii | Darjeeling (15 km) |
Population of Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision
The population profile of Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Darjeeling Pulbazar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,26,935 | 1,05,150 | 21,785 |
Male Population | 63,828 | 53,078 | 10,750 |
Female Population | 63,107 | 52,072 | 11,035 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,696 | 9,944 | 1,752 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,036 | 5,127 | 909 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,660 | 4,817 | 843 |
Literate Population | 93,091 | 76,722 | 16,369 |
Literate Male Population | 50,630 | 41,800 | 8,830 |
Literate Female Population | 42,461 | 34,922 | 7,539 |
Illiterate Population | 33,844 | 28,428 | 5,416 |
Illiterate Male Population | 13,198 | 11,278 | 1,920 |
Illiterate Female Population | 20,646 | 17,150 | 3,496 |
Total Households | 27,470 | 22,683 | 4,787 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Darjeeling Pulbazar Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 5,863 | 4,920 | 943 |
SC Male Population | 2,926 | 2,460 | 466 |
SC Female Population | 2,937 | 2,460 | 477 |
Total ST Population | 36,563 | 30,231 | 6,332 |
ST Male Population | 18,458 | 15,301 | 3,157 |
ST Female Population | 18,105 | 14,930 | 3,175 |
Population Density | 246 / km² | 217 / km² | 675 / km² |