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 information the sub-district code of Kalimpong I Block (CD) is 02156. Total area of kalimpong i subdivision is 347 km² including 344.23 km² rural area and 3.09 km² urban area. Kalimpong I subdivision has a population of 74,746 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,789 while rural population is 67,957. Kalimpong I has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Kalimpong I subdivision has a population density of 215.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,358 houses in the sub-district, including 1,504 urban houses and 13,854 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.34% population of kalimpong i subdivision is literate, out of which 77.85% males and 68.74% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bhalukhop Forest Bhalukhop Kalimpong (10 km)
2Bhalukhop Khasmahal Bhalukhop Kalimpong (10 km)
3Birik Forest Tista Kalinpong (10 km)
4Bong Khasmahal Bong Kalimpong (1 km)
5Chunabhati Bazar D I F Pabringtar Siliguri (10 km)
6Churanthi Forest Pabringtar Kalimpong I
7Comesi Forest Tista Kalimpong (10 km)
8Dungra Khasmahal Dungra Kalimpong I
9Gulling Forest Pabringtar Kalimpong I
10Homes St And Graihms Dr Grahams Homes Kalimpong (5 km)
11Icha Khasmahal Lower Echhay Kalimpong (10 km)
12Kaffir Forest Kafer Kanke Bong Kalimpong (10 km)
13Kaffir Khasmahal Kafer Kanke Bong Kalimpong (3 km)
14Kalimpong Dansong Forest Kalimpong Kalimpong (5 km)
15Kalimpong Khasmahal Kalimpong Kalimpong (5 km)
16Kanke Bong Khasmahal Kafer Kanke Bong Kalimpong (10 km)
17Lish Catchment Area Forest Pabringtar Kalimpong I
18Lish Forest Pabringtar Kalingpong
19Lulagaon Forest Kafer Kanke Bong Kalimpong (10 km)
20Lulagaon Khasmahal Kafer Kanke Bong Kalimpong (10 km)
21Mangber Forest Tista Kalimpong (10 km)
22Mangpong Forest Tista Siliguri (10 km)
23Mangwa Forest Tista Kalimpong (3 km)
24Mazeok Forest Samthar Kalimpong (10 km)
25Nimbong Khasmahal Neembong Kalimpong (10 km)
26Nobgaon Khasmahal Pabringtar Kalimpong (10 km)
27Panbu Forest Yangmakum Kalimpong (10 km)
28Paringar Khasmahal Pabringtar Kalimpong (10 km)
29Pemling Forest Neembong Kalimpong (10 km)
30Pemling Khasmahal Neembong Kalimpong (10 km)
31Pudung Khasmahal Pudung Kalimpong (10 km)
32Rambi Bazar D I F Tista Kalimpong (10 km)
33Ramthi Forest Tista Kalimpong I
34Riayang Railway Station Tista Kalimpong (10 km)
35Ringking Pong Forest Bong Kalimpong (10 km)
36Riyong Forest Tista Kalimpong (10 km)
37Samalbong Khasmahal Samalbong Kalimpong (10 km)
38Samether Khasmahal Samthar Kalimpong (10 km)
39Samther Forest Samthar Kalimpong I
40Sindibong Khasmahal Sindepong Kalimpong (10 km)
41Singi Khasmahal Samalbong Kalimpong (10 km)
42Slokbhir Khasmahal Seokbir Kalimpong (10 km)
43Suntalay Khasmahal Tista Siliguri (10 km)
44Suruk Khasmahal Samthar Kalimpong (10 km)
45Tashiding Forest Tashiding Kalimpong (2 km)
46Tista Bazar D I F Tista Kalimpong (10 km)
47Tunang Forest Tista Kalimpong I
48Turzam Forest Tista Kalimpong (10 km)
49Uttar Fulbari Khasmahal Pabringtar Kalimpong I
50Yang Makum Khasmahal Yangmakum Kalimpong (10 km)
51Yokprintam 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kalimpong I 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
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