Kumargram
Kumargram 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 information the sub-district code of Kumargram Block (CD) is 02172. Total area of kumargram subdivision is 466 km² including 454.90 km² rural area and 10.62 km² urban area. Kumargram subdivision has a population of 1,99,609 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,551 while rural population is 1,74,058. Kumargram has a sex ratio of approximately 945 females for every 1,000 males. Kumargram subdivision has a population density of 428.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 44,997 houses in the sub-district, including 5,997 urban houses and 39,000 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.79% population of kumargram subdivision is literate, out of which 69.40% males and 57.86% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kumargram Subdivision
Kumargram Subdivision has a total of 56 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 Kumargram Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarpur | Kumargram | U.kamakhyaguri (27 km) |
| 2 | Bara Daldal | Chengamari | U.kamakhyaguri (20 km) |
| 3 | Barabisa | Valka Barabisa I | Kamakshyaguri (10 km) |
| 4 | Baruipara | Valka Barabisa Ii | U.kamakhyaguri (22 km) |
| 5 | Bhalka | Valka Barabisa Ii | U.kamakhyaguri (16 km) |
| 6 | Bhalka Forest | Chengamari | U.kamakhyaguri (23 km) |
| 7 | Chengmari | Chengamari | Uttar Kamakhyag (23 km) |
| 8 | Chunia Jhora Tea Garden | Turturikhanda | Alipuarduar (39 km) |
| 9 | Chuota Daldali | Khoardanga Ii | Kamakhyaguri (11 km) |
| 10 | Dakhin Kamakhyaguri | Kamakhyaguri Ii | U.kamakhyaguri (5 km) |
| 11 | Dakhin Narathali | Kamakhyaguri I | U.kamakhyaguri (3 km) |
| 12 | Dakhin Rampur | Valka Barabisa I | Kumargram |
| 13 | Dakshin Chengmari | Chengamari | U.kamakhyaguri (27 km) |
| 14 | Dakshin Haldibari | Kumargram | Uttar Kamakhyag (24 km) |
| 15 | Dhantali | Khoardanga I | U.kamakhyaguri (25 km) |
| 16 | Dhumpara Forest | N/A | U.kamakhyaguri (33 km) |
| 17 | Gachaimari | Khoardanga Ii | U.kamakhyaguri (8 km) |
| 18 | Ghaksapara | Chengamari | U.kamakhyaguri (23 km) |
| 19 | Hemaguri | Chengamari | U.kamakhyaguri (21 km) |
| 20 | Jayanti Tea Garden | Turturikhanda | Alipurduar (37 km) |
| 21 | Jayanti Tea Garden Ii | N/A | Alipurduar (37 km) |
| 22 | Jaydedpur | Kumargram | U.kamakhyaguri (29 km) |
| 23 | Kartika Tea Garden | Raidak | Alipurduar (40 km) |
| 24 | Kumargram | Kumargram | U.kamakhyaguri (24 km) |
| 25 | Kumargram Tea Garden | Newland Kumargram Sankosh | U.kamakhyaguri (35 km) |
| 26 | Lalchandpur | Khoardanga I | U.kamakhyaguri (16 km) |
| 27 | Laskarpara | Valka Barabisa I | Kumargram |
| 28 | Madhya Haldibari | Kumargram | Uttar Kamakhyag (26 km) |
| 29 | Madhya Kamakhyaguri | Kamakhyaguri Ii | U.kamakhyaguri (2 km) |
| 30 | Madhya Narathali | Khoardanga Ii | U.khamakhyaguri (6 km) |
| 31 | Majher Dabri | Valka Barabisa Ii | U.kamakhyaguri (26 km) |
| 32 | Narakhata | Khoardanga I | U.kamakhyaguri (16 km) |
| 33 | Narathali | Khoardanga I | U.kamakhyaguri (10 km) |
| 34 | New Lands Tea Garden | Newland Kumargram Sankosh | U.kamakhyaguri (37 km) |
| 35 | Paglarhat | Kumargram | Uttar Kamakhyag (22 km) |
| 36 | Pakriguri | Valka Barabisa Ii | U.kamakhyaguri (21 km) |
| 37 | Paschim Chak Chaka | Kamakhyaguri I | U.kamakhyaguri (7 km) |
| 38 | Paschim Chengmari | Khoardanga I | U.kamakhyaguri (17 km) |
| 39 | Paschim Narathali | N/A | U.kamakhyaguri (4 km) |
| 40 | Phaskhawa Tea Garden | Turturikhanda | Alipurduar (39 km) |
| 41 | Pukharigaon | Kumargram | U.kamakhyaguri (25 km) |
| 42 | Purbba Chakchaka | Valka Barabisa I | U.kamakhyaguri (9 km) |
| 43 | Purbba Narathali | Kamakhyaguri I | Kamakhyaguri (8 km) |
| 44 | Purbba Salbari | Valka Barabisa Ii | U.kamakhyaguri (20 km) |
| 45 | Radhanagar | Valka Barabisa I | Kamakshyaguri (11 km) |
| 46 | Rahimabad Tea Garden | Raidak | Alipurduar (43 km) |
| 47 | Raydak Forest | Raidak | Alipurduar (33 km) |
| 48 | Raydak Tea Garden | Raidak | Alipurduar (38 km) |
| 49 | Sachapho Forest | Turturikhanda | Alipurduar (20 km) |
| 50 | Sankos Tea Garden | Newland Kumargram Sankosh | U.kamakhyaguri (37 km) |
| 51 | Telipara | Kamakhyaguri I | Kamakhyaguri (5 km) |
| 52 | Turturi Khanda | Turturikhanda | Alipurduar (36 km) |
| 53 | Tuturi Tea Garden | Turturikhanda | Alipurduar (36 km) |
| 54 | Uttar Haldibari | Kumargram | U.kamakhyaguri (28 km) |
| 55 | Uttar Kamakhyaguri | N/A | Kumargram |
| 56 | Uttar Narathali | Khoardanga I | U.kamakhyaguri (13 km) |
Population of Kumargram Subdivision
The population profile of Kumargram 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 Kumargram's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,99,609 | 1,74,058 | 25,551 |
| Male Population | 1,02,592 | 89,456 | 13,136 |
| Female Population | 97,017 | 84,602 | 12,415 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,771 | 21,386 | 2,385 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,184 | 10,985 | 1,199 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,587 | 10,401 | 1,186 |
| Literate Population | 1,27,335 | 1,06,553 | 20,782 |
| Literate Male Population | 71,202 | 60,131 | 11,071 |
| Literate Female Population | 56,133 | 46,422 | 9,711 |
| Illiterate Population | 72,274 | 67,505 | 4,769 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 31,390 | 29,325 | 2,065 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 40,884 | 38,180 | 2,704 |
| Total Households | 44,997 | 39,000 | 5,997 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kumargram Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 71,417 | 62,598 | 8,819 |
| SC Male Population | 37,128 | 32,543 | 4,585 |
| SC Female Population | 34,289 | 30,055 | 4,234 |
| Total ST Population | 59,877 | 59,333 | 544 |
| ST Male Population | 30,237 | 29,962 | 275 |
| ST Female Population | 29,640 | 29,371 | 269 |
| Population Density | 429 / km² | 383 / km² | 2,406 / km² |