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, the sub-district code of Kumargram Block (CD) is 02172. The total area of Kumargram Subdivision is 466 km², which includes 454.90 km² of rural area and 10.62 km² of urban area. Kumargram has a sex ratio of approximately 945 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kumargram Subdivision is around 1,99,609 people. This includes 1,02,592 males and 97,017 females. Rural population is about 1,74,058 (89,456 males and 84,602 females), while urban population is nearly 25,551 (13,136 males and 12,415 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,771 of the population, with 12,184 boys and 11,587 girls. Rural areas have 21,386 children, and urban areas have about 2,385 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,27,335 literate people in Kumargram Subdivision, including 71,202 literate males and 56,133 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,06,553 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,782 people.
- About 72,274 people in Kumargram Subdivision are not literate, including 31,390 males and 40,884 females. Rural areas include 67,505 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,769 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 44,997 households, with 39,000 in villages and 5,997 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kumargram 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kumargram Subdivision is approximately 71,417 people, including 37,128 males and 34,289 females. Around 62,598 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,819 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kumargram Subdivision is about 59,877 people, including 30,237 males and 29,640 females. Around 59,333 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 544 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 429 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 383 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,406 people per sq. km.