Gorubathan
Gorubathan 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, the sub-district code of Gorubathan Block (CD) is 02158. The total area of Gorubathan Subdivision is 408 km². Gorubathan has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gorubathan Subdivision
Gorubathan Subdivision has a total of 38 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 Gorubathan Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambeok Forest | Garubathan Ii | Gorubathan |
| 2 | Ambeok Tea Garden | Dalim | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 3 | Chichu Forest | Rongo | Gorubathan |
| 4 | Dalingkot Forest | Dalim | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 5 | Dalingma Khasmahal | Dalim | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 6 | Darjiling Hilldoars Tea Garden | Aahaley | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 7 | Eastnar Forest | Garubathan Ii | Gorubathan |
| 8 | Gorubathan Khasmahal | Aahaley | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 9 | Kumai Forest | Kumai | Mal Bazar (40 km) |
| 10 | Kumai Khasmahal | Kumai | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 11 | Kumai Tea Garden | Kumai | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 12 | Lehti Forest | Pokhreybong | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 13 | Lower Fagu Tea Garden | Aahaley | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 14 | Mal Forest | Garubathan I | Mal Bazar (18 km) |
| 15 | Mal Khasmahal | Garubathan I | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 16 | Manabari Khasmahal | Pokhreybong | Gorubathan |
| 17 | Mo Forest | Rongo | Gorubathan |
| 18 | Nim Khasmahal | Nim | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 19 | Noam Forest | Pokhreybong | Oddlabari (10 km) |
| 20 | Pagrang Bong Khasmahal | Pokhreybong | Oddlabari (10 km) |
| 21 | Pankasari Forest | Garubathan Ii | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 22 | Pankhasari Khasmahal | Garubathan Ii | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 23 | Paren Forest | Rongo | Mal Bazar (40 km) |
| 24 | Pashiting Khasmahal | Nim | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 25 | Paten Godak Khasmahal | Patengodak | Kalimpong (11 km) |
| 26 | Pogu Forest | Pokhreybong | Malbazar (22 km) |
| 27 | Rango Forest | Rongo | Mal Bazar (40 km) |
| 28 | Rechila Chak Khasmahal | Rongo | Gorubathan |
| 29 | Rechila Forest | Rongo | Gorubathan |
| 30 | Ruka Forest | Rongo | Gorubathan |
| 31 | Sakam Forest | Aahaley | Gorubathan |
| 32 | Samabiyong Tea Garden | Nim | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 33 | Samsing Khasmahal | Samsing | Mal Bajar (10 km) |
| 34 | Thousum Forest | Rongo | Gorubathan |
| 35 | Today Tangta Khasmahal | Todeytangta | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 36 | Turibari Khasmahal | Pokhreybong | Gorubathan |
| 37 | Upper Fagu Tea Garden | Nim | Mal Bazar (10 km) |
| 38 | Westnar Forest | Kumai | Gorubathan |
Population of Gorubathan Subdivision
The population profile of Gorubathan 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 Gorubathan Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 60,663 people. Includes nearly 31,054 males and 29,609 females. Rural population is about 60,663 people.
- There are around 6,441 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,355 boys and 3,086 girls.
- Literate population is about 41,687 people. Non-literate population is around 18,976 people.
- There are nearly 12,662 households.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,663 | 60,663 | N/A |
| Male Population | 31,054 | 31,054 | N/A |
| Female Population | 29,609 | 29,609 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,441 | 6,441 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,355 | 3,355 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,086 | 3,086 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 41,687 | 41,687 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 23,324 | 23,324 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 18,363 | 18,363 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 18,976 | 18,976 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,730 | 7,730 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,246 | 11,246 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,662 | 12,662 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gorubathan Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gorubathan Subdivision is approximately 4,027 people, including 2,015 males and 2,012 females. Around 4,027 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gorubathan Subdivision is about 14,315 people, including 7,256 males and 7,059 females. Around 14,315 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 149 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 149 people per sq. km.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,027 | 4,027 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,015 | 2,015 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,012 | 2,012 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 14,315 | 14,315 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 7,256 | 7,256 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 7,059 | 7,059 | N/A |
| Population Density | 149 / km² | 149 / km² | N/A |