Castleton Tea Garden
Castleton Tea Garden is a village located in Kurseong subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.8km away from sub-district headquarter Kurseong. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Castleton Tea Garden village. As per 2009 stats, Gayabari I is the gram panchayat of Castleton Tea Garden village.
Here you can discover what makes Castleton Tea Garden unique in its vibrant Kurseong-Darjiling region. You’ll see Castleton Tea Garden’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Castleton Tea Garden
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Castleton Tea Garden is 306425. The village spans a total geographical area of 247.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734203. Kurseong is nearest town to Castleton Tea Garden village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.
Google Map of Castleton Tea Garden
Population of Castleton Tea Garden
According to the 2011 Census, Castleton Tea Garden has a total population of about 779, with approximately 379 males and 400 females. The sex ratio is around 1055 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 63 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 340. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.99%, with male literacy at about 78.89% and female literacy near 63.50%. There are around 189 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Castleton Tea Garden's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 779 | 379 | 400 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 34 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 63 | 30 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 340 | 165 | 175 |
| Literate Population | 553 | 299 | 254 |
| Illiterate Population | 226 | 80 | 146 |
Connectivity of Castleton Tea Garden
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Castleton Tea Garden. As per the 2011 stats, Castleton Tea Garden had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Castleton Tea Garden
Knowing the nearby villages of Castleton Tea Garden helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Castleton Tea Garden.
Frequently Asked Questions about Castleton Tea Garden
- Where is Castleton Tea Garden located?
- Castleton Tea Garden village is situated in Kurseong Subdivision, within the Darjiling district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Castleton Tea Garden?
- The Gram Panchayat of Castleton Tea Garden is Gayabari I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Castleton Tea Garden?
- The pincode of Castleton Tea Garden is 734203, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Castleton Tea Garden as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Castleton Tea Garden is 779, with 379 males and 400 females.
- How many households are there in Castleton Tea Garden as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Castleton Tea Garden village has a total of 189 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Castleton Tea Garden as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Castleton Tea Garden is 70.99%. The male literacy rate is 78.89%, while the female literacy rate is 63.50%.