Alipurduar I
Alipurduar I is a Town and Subdivision in Jalpaiguri 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 Alipurduar I Block (CD) is 02173. The total area of Alipurduar I Subdivision is 348 km², which includes 324.18 km² of rural area and 23.48 km² of urban area. Alipurduar I has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Alipurduar I Subdivision
Alipurduar I Subdivision has a total of 52 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 Alipurduar I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alipurduar Rly Jnc | N/A | Alipurduar I |
| 2 | Banchukamari | Banchukamari | Alipurduar (7 km) |
| 3 | Bariguri | Banchukamari | Alipurduar (6 km) |
| 4 | Bholar Dabri | N/A | Alipurduar I |
| 5 | Birpara | Parorpar | Alipurduar I |
| 6 | Chapatali | Banchukamari | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 7 | Chechakhata | N/A | Alipurduar I |
| 8 | Dakshin Barajhar Forest | Mathura | Falakata (24 km) |
| 9 | Dakshin Chakoakheti | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (20 km) |
| 10 | Dakshin Kansingram | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (14 km) |
| 11 | Dakshin Paitkapara | Vivekanda I | Alipurduar (36 km) |
| 12 | Dakshin Sonapur | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (12 km) |
| 13 | Foskadanga | Banchukamari | Alipurduar (8 km) |
| 14 | Ghagra | Banchukamari | Alipurduar (5 km) |
| 15 | Jaldapara | Shalkumar I | Falakata (33 km) |
| 16 | Jogendranagar | Purba Kanthalbari | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 17 | Kalaberia | Shalkumar Ii | Falakata (20 km) |
| 18 | Kumarpara | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (18 km) |
| 19 | Madhya Paitkapara | N/A | Alipurduar (35 km) |
| 20 | Mathura Tea Garden | Mathura | Alipurduar (22 km) |
| 21 | Mejbil | Purba Kanthalbari | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 22 | Munshipara | Shalkumar I | Falakata (28 km) |
| 23 | Naothoartari | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (24 km) |
| 24 | Nutanpara | Shalkumar I | Falakata (35 km) |
| 25 | Pachkal Guri | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 26 | Paitkapara Tea Garden | Tapsikhata | Alipurduar (34 km) |
| 27 | Pararpar | Parorpar | Alipurduar (5 km) |
| 28 | Parpatla Khawa | Purba Kanthalbari | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 29 | Paschim Jitpur | N/A | Alipurduar I |
| 30 | Paschim Khatalbari | Purba Kanthalbari | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 31 | Paschim Majherdabri Tea Garden | Vivekanda Ii | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 32 | Paschim Salbari | Tapsikhata | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 33 | Paschim Simlabari | Patlakhawa | Alipuarduar (23 km) |
| 34 | Patlakhawa | Patlakhawa | Alipurduar (21 km) |
| 35 | Prodhanpara | Shalkumar I | Falakata (35 km) |
| 36 | Pukuritola | Parorpar | Alipurduar (7 km) |
| 37 | Purba Kathalbari | Purba Kanthalbari | Alipuarduar (10 km) |
| 38 | Purba Simlabari | Patlakhawa | Alipuaduar (21 km) |
| 39 | Salkumar Forest | Shalkumar Ii | Falakata (20 km) |
| 40 | Salkumarhat | Shalkumar Ii | Falakata (24 km) |
| 41 | Satkodali | Banchukamari | Alipurduar (8 km) |
| 42 | Sidhabari | Shalkumar Ii | Falakata (26 km) |
| 43 | Silbarihat | Patlakhawa | Alipurduar (18 km) |
| 44 | Sirubari | Purba Kanthalbari | Alipurduar (10 km) |
| 45 | Suripara | Shalkumar Ii | Falakata (24 km) |
| 46 | Taparikhata | Vivekanda I | Alipurduar (12 km) |
| 47 | Torsa Forest | Purba Kanthalbari | Falakata (18 km) |
| 48 | Uttar Chakoakheti | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (25 km) |
| 49 | Uttar Kansingram | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (20 km) |
| 50 | Uttar Paitkapara | Tapsikhata | Alipurduar (35 km) |
| 51 | Uttar Simlabari | Patlakhawa | Alipurduar (23 km) |
| 52 | Uttar Sonapur | Chakowakheti | Alipurduar (150 km) |
Population of Alipurduar I Subdivision
The population profile of Alipurduar 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 Alipurduar 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 | 2,16,931 | 1,60,760 | 56,171 |
| Male Population | 1,11,378 | 82,878 | 28,500 |
| Female Population | 1,05,553 | 77,882 | 27,671 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,381 | 19,484 | 4,897 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,472 | 9,928 | 2,544 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,909 | 9,556 | 2,353 |
| Literate Population | 1,46,702 | 1,02,082 | 44,620 |
| Literate Male Population | 81,191 | 57,619 | 23,572 |
| Literate Female Population | 65,511 | 44,463 | 21,048 |
| Illiterate Population | 70,229 | 58,678 | 11,551 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 30,187 | 25,259 | 4,928 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 40,042 | 33,419 | 6,623 |
| Total Households | 50,211 | 36,465 | 13,746 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Alipurduar I Subdivision is around 2,16,931 people. This includes 1,11,378 males and 1,05,553 females. Rural population is about 1,60,760 (82,878 males and 77,882 females), while urban population is nearly 56,171 (28,500 males and 27,671 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 24,381 of the population, with 12,472 boys and 11,909 girls. Rural areas have 19,484 children, and urban areas have about 4,897 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,46,702 literate people in Alipurduar I Subdivision, including 81,191 literate males and 65,511 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,02,082 individuals and urban literacy covers around 44,620 people.
- About 70,229 people in Alipurduar I Subdivision are not literate, including 30,187 males and 40,042 females. Rural areas include 58,678 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,551 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 50,211 households, with 36,465 in villages and 13,746 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Alipurduar 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 | 1,05,017 | 89,830 | 15,187 |
| SC Male Population | 54,241 | 46,496 | 7,745 |
| SC Female Population | 50,776 | 43,334 | 7,442 |
| Total ST Population | 36,605 | 34,900 | 1,705 |
| ST Male Population | 18,774 | 17,814 | 960 |
| ST Female Population | 17,831 | 17,086 | 745 |
| Population Density | 624 / km² | 496 / km² | 2,392 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Alipurduar I Subdivision is approximately 1,05,017 people, including 54,241 males and 50,776 females. Around 89,830 people live in rural parts. Nearly 15,187 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Alipurduar I Subdivision is about 36,605 people, including 18,774 males and 17,831 females. Around 34,900 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,705 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 624 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 496 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,392 people per sq. km.