Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri 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 Jalpaiguri Block (CD) is 02178. The total area of Jalpaiguri Subdivision is 502 km², which includes 444.10 km² of rural area and 58.03 km² of urban area. Jalpaiguri has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jalpaiguri Subdivision
Jalpaiguri Subdivision has a total of 29 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 Jalpaiguri Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarkhana | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (15 km) |
| 2 | Araji Amarkhana | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (13 km) |
| 3 | Araji Garalbari | Boalmari Nandanpur | Jalpaiguri (15 km) |
| 4 | Araji Maria Kamala Pukhari | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (15 km) |
| 5 | Bahadur | Arabinda | Jalpaiguri (10 km) |
| 6 | Banshkanthia | Boalmari Nandanpur | Jalpaiguri (14 km) |
| 7 | Barapatina Nutanbus | Baropatia Nutanbos | Jalpaiguri (10 km) |
| 8 | Berubari | Kharija Berubari I | Haldibari (12 km) |
| 9 | Berubarinagar | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (15 km) |
| 10 | Bhelakoba | Belakoba | Jalpaiguri (20 km) |
| 11 | Binnaguri | South Berubari | Haldibari (12 km) |
| 12 | Boalmari | Boalmari Nandanpur | Haldibari (5 km) |
| 13 | Chhitland Of Singimari | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (16 km) |
| 14 | Daikhata | South Berubari | Haldibari (16 km) |
| 15 | Dharmmadeb | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (15 km) |
| 16 | Garalbari | Garalbari | Jalpaiguri (15 km) |
| 17 | Kathua | Boalmari Nandanpur | Jalpaiguri (15 km) |
| 18 | Kharia | Arabinda | Jalpaiguri |
| 19 | Kharija Berubari | Kharija Berubari I | Jalpaiguri (20 km) |
| 20 | Mandalghat | Kharia | Jalpaiguri (12 km) |
| 21 | Maria Kamala Pukhari | Garalbari | Jalpaiguri (18 km) |
| 22 | Nandanpur | Boalmari Nandanpur | Jalpaiguri (19 km) |
| 23 | Paharpur | Paharpur | Jalpaiguri (5 km) |
| 24 | Patkata | Arabinda | Jalpaiguri (12 km) |
| 25 | Rarmmadeb | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (10 km) |
| 26 | Satkhamar | Bahadur | Jalpaiguri (18 km) |
| 27 | Shakati | Nagar Berubari | Haldibari (16 km) |
| 28 | Singimari Dwitiya Khanda | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (18 km) |
| 29 | Singimari Pratham Khanda | Nagar Berubari | Jalpaiguri (15 km) |
Population of Jalpaiguri Subdivision
The population profile of Jalpaiguri 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 Jalpaiguri 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 | 3,23,445 | 2,61,784 | 61,661 |
| Male Population | 1,66,036 | 1,34,526 | 31,510 |
| Female Population | 1,57,409 | 1,27,258 | 30,151 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 38,992 | 32,326 | 6,666 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,903 | 16,503 | 3,400 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,089 | 15,823 | 3,266 |
| Literate Population | 2,09,966 | 1,66,468 | 43,498 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,17,661 | 93,970 | 23,691 |
| Literate Female Population | 92,305 | 72,498 | 19,807 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,13,479 | 95,316 | 18,163 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 48,375 | 40,556 | 7,819 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 65,104 | 54,760 | 10,344 |
| Total Households | 73,981 | 59,266 | 14,715 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Jalpaiguri Subdivision is around 3,23,445 people. This includes 1,66,036 males and 1,57,409 females. Rural population is about 2,61,784 (1,34,526 males and 1,27,258 females), while urban population is nearly 61,661 (31,510 males and 30,151 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 38,992 of the population, with 19,903 boys and 19,089 girls. Rural areas have 32,326 children, and urban areas have about 6,666 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,09,966 literate people in Jalpaiguri Subdivision, including 1,17,661 literate males and 92,305 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,66,468 individuals and urban literacy covers around 43,498 people.
- About 1,13,479 people in Jalpaiguri Subdivision are not literate, including 48,375 males and 65,104 females. Rural areas include 95,316 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,163 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 73,981 households, with 59,266 in villages and 14,715 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jalpaiguri 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 | 1,96,592 | 1,62,046 | 34,546 |
| SC Male Population | 1,00,939 | 83,195 | 17,744 |
| SC Female Population | 95,653 | 78,851 | 16,802 |
| Total ST Population | 19,592 | 18,727 | 865 |
| ST Male Population | 9,722 | 9,302 | 420 |
| ST Female Population | 9,870 | 9,425 | 445 |
| Population Density | 644 / km² | 590 / km² | 1,063 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jalpaiguri Subdivision is approximately 1,96,592 people, including 1,00,939 males and 95,653 females. Around 1,62,046 people live in rural parts. Nearly 34,546 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jalpaiguri Subdivision is about 19,592 people, including 9,722 males and 9,870 females. Around 18,727 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 865 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 644 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 590 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,063 people per sq. km.