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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Amarpur Kumargram U.kamakhyaguri (27 km)
2Bara Daldal Chengamari U.kamakhyaguri (20 km)
3Barabisa Valka Barabisa I Kamakshyaguri (10 km)
4Baruipara Valka Barabisa Ii U.kamakhyaguri (22 km)
5Bhalka Valka Barabisa Ii U.kamakhyaguri (16 km)
6Bhalka Forest Chengamari U.kamakhyaguri (23 km)
7Chengmari Chengamari Uttar Kamakhyag (23 km)
8Chunia Jhora Tea Garden Turturikhanda Alipuarduar (39 km)
9Chuota Daldali Khoardanga Ii Kamakhyaguri (11 km)
10Dakhin Kamakhyaguri Kamakhyaguri Ii U.kamakhyaguri (5 km)
11Dakhin Narathali Kamakhyaguri I U.kamakhyaguri (3 km)
12Dakhin Rampur Valka Barabisa I Kumargram
13Dakshin Chengmari Chengamari U.kamakhyaguri (27 km)
14Dakshin Haldibari Kumargram Uttar Kamakhyag (24 km)
15Dhantali Khoardanga I U.kamakhyaguri (25 km)
16Dhumpara Forest N/A U.kamakhyaguri (33 km)
17Gachaimari Khoardanga Ii U.kamakhyaguri (8 km)
18Ghaksapara Chengamari U.kamakhyaguri (23 km)
19Hemaguri Chengamari U.kamakhyaguri (21 km)
20Jayanti Tea Garden Turturikhanda Alipurduar (37 km)
21Jayanti Tea Garden Ii N/A Alipurduar (37 km)
22Jaydedpur Kumargram U.kamakhyaguri (29 km)
23Kartika Tea Garden Raidak Alipurduar (40 km)
24Kumargram Kumargram U.kamakhyaguri (24 km)
25Kumargram Tea Garden Newland Kumargram Sankosh U.kamakhyaguri (35 km)
26Lalchandpur Khoardanga I U.kamakhyaguri (16 km)
27Laskarpara Valka Barabisa I Kumargram
28Madhya Haldibari Kumargram Uttar Kamakhyag (26 km)
29Madhya Kamakhyaguri Kamakhyaguri Ii U.kamakhyaguri (2 km)
30Madhya Narathali Khoardanga Ii U.khamakhyaguri (6 km)
31Majher Dabri Valka Barabisa Ii U.kamakhyaguri (26 km)
32Narakhata Khoardanga I U.kamakhyaguri (16 km)
33Narathali Khoardanga I U.kamakhyaguri (10 km)
34New Lands Tea Garden Newland Kumargram Sankosh U.kamakhyaguri (37 km)
35Paglarhat Kumargram Uttar Kamakhyag (22 km)
36Pakriguri Valka Barabisa Ii U.kamakhyaguri (21 km)
37Paschim Chak Chaka Kamakhyaguri I U.kamakhyaguri (7 km)
38Paschim Chengmari Khoardanga I U.kamakhyaguri (17 km)
39Paschim Narathali N/A U.kamakhyaguri (4 km)
40Phaskhawa Tea Garden Turturikhanda Alipurduar (39 km)
41Pukharigaon Kumargram U.kamakhyaguri (25 km)
42Purbba Chakchaka Valka Barabisa I U.kamakhyaguri (9 km)
43Purbba Narathali Kamakhyaguri I Kamakhyaguri (8 km)
44Purbba Salbari Valka Barabisa Ii U.kamakhyaguri (20 km)
45Radhanagar Valka Barabisa I Kamakshyaguri (11 km)
46Rahimabad Tea Garden Raidak Alipurduar (43 km)
47Raydak Forest Raidak Alipurduar (33 km)
48Raydak Tea Garden Raidak Alipurduar (38 km)
49Sachapho Forest Turturikhanda Alipurduar (20 km)
50Sankos Tea Garden Newland Kumargram Sankosh U.kamakhyaguri (37 km)
51Telipara Kamakhyaguri I Kamakhyaguri (5 km)
52Turturi Khanda Turturikhanda Alipurduar (36 km)
53Tuturi Tea Garden Turturikhanda Alipurduar (36 km)
54Uttar Haldibari Kumargram U.kamakhyaguri (28 km)
55Uttar Kamakhyaguri N/A Kumargram
56Uttar 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.