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