Kalimpong I
Kalimpong I 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 Kalimpong I Block (CD) is 02156. The total area of Kalimpong I Subdivision is 347 km², which includes 344.23 km² of rural area and 3.09 km² of urban area. Kalimpong I has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kalimpong I Subdivision
Kalimpong I Subdivision has a total of 51 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 Kalimpong I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhalukhop Forest | Bhalukhop | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 2 | Bhalukhop Khasmahal | Bhalukhop | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 3 | Birik Forest | Tista | Kalinpong (10 km) |
| 4 | Bong Khasmahal | Bong | Kalimpong (1 km) |
| 5 | Chunabhati Bazar D I F | Pabringtar | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 6 | Churanthi Forest | Pabringtar | Kalimpong I |
| 7 | Comesi Forest | Tista | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 8 | Dungra Khasmahal | Dungra | Kalimpong I |
| 9 | Gulling Forest | Pabringtar | Kalimpong I |
| 10 | Homes St And Graihms | Dr Grahams Homes | Kalimpong (5 km) |
| 11 | Icha Khasmahal | Lower Echhay | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 12 | Kaffir Forest | Kafer Kanke Bong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 13 | Kaffir Khasmahal | Kafer Kanke Bong | Kalimpong (3 km) |
| 14 | Kalimpong Dansong Forest | Kalimpong | Kalimpong (5 km) |
| 15 | Kalimpong Khasmahal | Kalimpong | Kalimpong (5 km) |
| 16 | Kanke Bong Khasmahal | Kafer Kanke Bong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 17 | Lish Catchment Area Forest | Pabringtar | Kalimpong I |
| 18 | Lish Forest | Pabringtar | Kalingpong |
| 19 | Lulagaon Forest | Kafer Kanke Bong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 20 | Lulagaon Khasmahal | Kafer Kanke Bong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 21 | Mangber Forest | Tista | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 22 | Mangpong Forest | Tista | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 23 | Mangwa Forest | Tista | Kalimpong (3 km) |
| 24 | Mazeok Forest | Samthar | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 25 | Nimbong Khasmahal | Neembong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 26 | Nobgaon Khasmahal | Pabringtar | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 27 | Panbu Forest | Yangmakum | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 28 | Paringar Khasmahal | Pabringtar | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 29 | Pemling Forest | Neembong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 30 | Pemling Khasmahal | Neembong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 31 | Pudung Khasmahal | Pudung | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 32 | Rambi Bazar D I F | Tista | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 33 | Ramthi Forest | Tista | Kalimpong I |
| 34 | Riayang Railway Station | Tista | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 35 | Ringking Pong Forest | Bong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 36 | Riyong Forest | Tista | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 37 | Samalbong Khasmahal | Samalbong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 38 | Samether Khasmahal | Samthar | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 39 | Samther Forest | Samthar | Kalimpong I |
| 40 | Sindibong Khasmahal | Sindepong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 41 | Singi Khasmahal | Samalbong | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 42 | Slokbhir Khasmahal | Seokbir | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 43 | Suntalay Khasmahal | Tista | Siliguri (10 km) |
| 44 | Suruk Khasmahal | Samthar | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 45 | Tashiding Forest | Tashiding | Kalimpong (2 km) |
| 46 | Tista Bazar D I F | Tista | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 47 | Tunang Forest | Tista | Kalimpong I |
| 48 | Turzam Forest | Tista | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 49 | Uttar Fulbari Khasmahal | Pabringtar | Kalimpong I |
| 50 | Yang Makum Khasmahal | Yangmakum | Kalimpong (10 km) |
| 51 | Yokprintam Khasmahal | Seokbir | Kalimpong (10 km) |
Population of Kalimpong I Subdivision
The population profile of Kalimpong I 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 Kalimpong I Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,746 | 67,957 | 6,789 |
| Male Population | 37,750 | 34,474 | 3,276 |
| Female Population | 36,996 | 33,483 | 3,513 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,422 | 6,876 | 546 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,795 | 3,523 | 272 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,627 | 3,353 | 274 |
| Literate Population | 54,820 | 49,376 | 5,444 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,389 | 26,635 | 2,754 |
| Literate Female Population | 25,431 | 22,741 | 2,690 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,926 | 18,581 | 1,345 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,361 | 7,839 | 522 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,565 | 10,742 | 823 |
| Total Households | 15,358 | 13,854 | 1,504 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kalimpong I Subdivision is around 74,746 people. This includes 37,750 males and 36,996 females. Rural population is about 67,957 (34,474 males and 33,483 females), while urban population is nearly 6,789 (3,276 males and 3,513 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,422 of the population, with 3,795 boys and 3,627 girls. Rural areas have 6,876 children, and urban areas have about 546 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 54,820 literate people in Kalimpong I Subdivision, including 29,389 literate males and 25,431 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 49,376 individuals and urban literacy covers around 5,444 people.
- About 19,926 people in Kalimpong I Subdivision are not literate, including 8,361 males and 11,565 females. Rural areas include 18,581 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,345 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,358 households, with 13,854 in villages and 1,504 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kalimpong I 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,213 | 4,422 | 791 |
| SC Male Population | 2,573 | 2,209 | 364 |
| SC Female Population | 2,640 | 2,213 | 427 |
| Total ST Population | 25,657 | 23,654 | 2,003 |
| ST Male Population | 12,861 | 11,881 | 980 |
| ST Female Population | 12,796 | 11,773 | 1,023 |
| Population Density | 215 / km² | 197 / km² | 2,197 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kalimpong I Subdivision is approximately 5,213 people, including 2,573 males and 2,640 females. Around 4,422 people live in rural parts. Nearly 791 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kalimpong I Subdivision is about 25,657 people, including 12,861 males and 12,796 females. Around 23,654 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,003 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 215 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 197 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,197 people per sq. km.