Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) - Banarhat, Jalpaiguri
Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) is a village situated in the Banarhat subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from Dhupguri and around 45.1 km from Jalpaiguri . Sakoyajhora-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) is 307422. The village covers a total geographical area of 1190.62 hectares and falls under the 735212 pincode. Gayerkata is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madarihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alipurduars Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)
According to the 2011 Census, Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) village had a total population of 9,085 people, including 4,485 males and 4,600 females, living in 1,947 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.34%, with male literacy at 70.24% and female literacy at 54.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 771, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6,366.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,085 | 4,485 | 4,600 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,178 | 590 | 588 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 771 | 381 | 390 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6,366 | 3,119 | 3,247 |
| Literate Population | 4,929 | 2,736 | 2,193 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,156 | 1,749 | 2,407 |
Nearby Villages of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)
Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gayerkata Tea Garden (D).
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gayerkata to Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) is about 45.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)
Where is Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) located?
Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) village is located in Banarhat Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)?
The Gram Panchayat of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) is Sakoyajhora-i.
What is the pincode of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)?
The pincode of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) is 735212.
What is the population of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)?
Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) had a total population of 9,085, including 4,485 males and 4,600 females.
How many households are there in Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)?
Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) had 1,947 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gayerkata Tea Garden (D)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) was 62.34%. Male literacy was 70.24% and female literacy was 54.66%.