Kalchini

Kalchini 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 Kalchini Block (CD) is 02171. The total area of Kalchini Subdivision is 1,020 km², which includes 1,004.91 km² of rural area and 15.26 km² of urban area. Kalchini has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kalchini Subdivision

Kalchini Subdivision has a total of 44 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 Kalchini Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Atiabari Tea Garden Garopara Alipurduar (40 km)
2Beech Tea Garden Malangi Alipurduar (53 km)
3Bharnobari Tea Garden Malangi Alipurduar (48 km)
4Bhatkhawa Tea Garden Garopara Alipurduar (35 km)
5Bhatpara Tea Garden Kalchini Alipurduar (40 km)
6Bhutri Forest Chuapara Alipurduar (40 km)
7Buxa Forest Rajabhatkhawa Alipurduar (20 km)
8Buxa Hill Forest Rajabhatkhawa Alipurduar (46 km)
9Chhota Jaygaon Jaigaon I Alipurduar (55 km)
10Chuapara Chuapara Alipur Duar (46 km)
11Chuapara Tea Garden Chuapara Alipur Duar (45 km)
12Dakshin Latabari Latabari Alipurduar (10 km)
13Dakshin Mandabari Mendabari Alipurduar (10 km)
14Dakshin Satali Mendabari Alipurduar (10 km)
15Dalsingpara Tea Garden Dalsing Para Alipurduar (48 km)
16Dima Tea Garden Garopara Alipurduar (10 km)
17Gabaur Bachhra Forest Jaigaon I Alipurduar (56 km)
18Gangutia Tea Garden Garopara Alipurduar (32 km)
19Gopimohan Tea Garden Jaigaon I Alipurduar (55 km)
20Jaygaon N/A Kalchini
21Kalchini Tea Garden Kalchini Alipurduar (10 km)
22Madhu Tea Garden Satali Alipurduar (10 km)
23Madhya Satali Satali Alipurduar (10 km)
24Malangi Tea Garden Malangi Alipurduar (50 km)
25Mechiabasti Jaigaon I Kalchini
26Mechpara Tea Garden Chuapara Alipur Duar (34 km)
27Nilpara Forest Malangi Alipurduar (45 km)
28Nimti Domohani Latabari Alipurduar (10 km)
29Nimtijhora Tea Garden Latabari Alipurduar (10 km)
30Parmalangi Satali Alipurduar (45 km)
31Paschim Satali Mendabari Alipurduar (10 km)
32Purba Satali Satali Alipurduar (10 km)
33Radharani Tea Garden Chuapara Alipur Duar (38 km)
34Rajabhat Tea Garden Garopara Alipurduar (36 km)
35Rangamati Tea Garden Chuapara Alipurduar (45 km)
36Satali Mandalpara Satali Alipurduar (10 km)
37Satali Nakadala Mendabari Alipurduar (10 km)
38Satali Tea Garden Malangi Alipurduar (10 km)
39Saudamini Tea Garden Malangi Alipure (10 km)
40Tosra Tea Garden Jaigaon I Alipurduar (55 km)
41Uttar Barajhar Forest Malangi Alipurduar (50 km)
42Uttar Latabari N/A Kalchini
43Uttar Mandabari Mendabari Alipurduar (10 km)
44Uttar Satali Satali Kalchini

Population of Kalchini Subdivision

The population profile of Kalchini 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 Kalchini 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 2,98,458 2,11,808 86,650
Male Population 1,54,829 1,05,633 49,196
Female Population 1,43,629 1,06,175 37,454
Child Population (Age 0–6) 34,627 24,631 9,996
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 17,657 12,441 5,216
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,970 12,190 4,780
Literate Population 1,81,946 1,22,255 59,691
Literate Male Population 1,06,237 69,473 36,764
Literate Female Population 75,709 52,782 22,927
Illiterate Population 1,16,512 89,553 26,959
Illiterate Male Population 48,592 36,160 12,432
Illiterate Female Population 67,920 53,393 14,527
Total Households 62,737 45,919 16,818

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Kalchini Subdivision is around 2,98,458 people. This includes 1,54,829 males and 1,43,629 females. Rural population is about 2,11,808 (1,05,633 males and 1,06,175 females), while urban population is nearly 86,650 (49,196 males and 37,454 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 34,627 of the population, with 17,657 boys and 16,970 girls. Rural areas have 24,631 children, and urban areas have about 9,996 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 1,81,946 literate people in Kalchini Subdivision, including 1,06,237 literate males and 75,709 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,22,255 individuals and urban literacy covers around 59,691 people.
  • About 1,16,512 people in Kalchini Subdivision are not literate, including 48,592 males and 67,920 females. Rural areas include 89,553 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 26,959 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 62,737 households, with 45,919 in villages and 16,818 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kalchini 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 30,157 21,430 8,727
SC Male Population 15,115 10,593 4,522
SC Female Population 15,042 10,837 4,205
Total ST Population 1,20,282 1,10,928 9,354
ST Male Population 59,744 54,952 4,792
ST Female Population 60,538 55,976 4,562
Population Density 293 / km² 211 / km² 5,678 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kalchini Subdivision is approximately 30,157 people, including 15,115 males and 15,042 females. Around 21,430 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,727 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kalchini Subdivision is about 1,20,282 people, including 59,744 males and 60,538 females. Around 1,10,928 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 9,354 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 293 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 211 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,678 people per sq. km.