Madarihat
Madarihat 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 Madarihat Block (CD) is 02170. The total area of Madarihat Subdivision is 353 km², which includes 344.33 km² of rural area and 8.56 km² of urban area. Madarihat has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Madarihat Subdivision
Madarihat Subdivision has a total of 50 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 Madarihat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballalguri | Totopara Ballalguri | Falakata (47 km) |
| 2 | Bandapani Tea Garden | Bandapani | Gayerkata (26 km) |
| 3 | Birpara Tea Garden | Birpara I | Sayerkata (13 km) |
| 4 | Chapaguri | Rangalibajna | Gairkata (22 km) |
| 5 | Dakshin Khairbari | Khayarbari | Gayerkata (24 km) |
| 6 | Dakshin Madarihat | Khayarbari | Falakata (14 km) |
| 7 | Dakshin Rangali Baznar | Rangalibajna | Gayerkata (20 km) |
| 8 | Dakshin Sisubari | Rangalibajna | Gayerkata (16 km) |
| 9 | Dalmore Tea Garden | Birpara Ii | Gayerkata (18 km) |
| 10 | Dangapara | Shishujhumra | Gairkata (8 km) |
| 11 | Dheklapara Tea Garden | Bandapani | Gairkata (25 km) |
| 12 | Dimdima Tea Garden | Shishujhumra | Gairkata (11 km) |
| 13 | Dumchi Forest | Rangalibajna | Gairkata (19 km) |
| 14 | Dumchi Tea Garden | Rangalibajna | Gayerkata (13 km) |
| 15 | Dumchipara Tea Garden | Hantapara | Gairkata (35 km) |
| 16 | Garganda Tea Garden | Hantapara | Gairkata (35 km) |
| 17 | Garochera Bandapani | Bandapani | Gayerkata (30 km) |
| 18 | Gopalpur Tea Garden | Rangalibajna | Gayerkata (25 km) |
| 19 | Hantupara Tea Garden | Hantapara | Gairkata (32 km) |
| 20 | Hoasinbad Tea Garden | N/A | Gayerkata (17 km) |
| 21 | Holapara Forest | Totopara Ballalguri | Falakata (47 km) |
| 22 | Islamabad | Khayarbari | Gayerkata (24 km) |
| 23 | Jaybirpara Tea Garden | Bandapani | Gayerkata (22 km) |
| 24 | Khairbari Forest | Khayarbari | Gayerkata (24 km) |
| 25 | Lankapara Hat | Lankapara | Gairkata (28 km) |
| 26 | Lankapara Tea Garden | Lankapara | Gairkata (24 km) |
| 27 | Madhya Chhekamari | Khayarbari | Gayerkata (24 km) |
| 28 | Madhya Khairbari | Madarihat | Falakata (22 km) |
| 29 | Madhya Madarihat | Khayarbari | Falakata (20 km) |
| 30 | Madhya Rangali Bazar | Rangalibajna | Gairkata (16 km) |
| 31 | Makrapara Tea Garden | Birpara Ii | Gayerkata (25 km) |
| 32 | Mujnai Tea Garden | Madarihat | Falakata (27 km) |
| 33 | Nangdala Tea Garden | Shishujhumra | Gayerkata (14 km) |
| 34 | Nepania | Bandapani | Gairkata (29 km) |
| 35 | Paschim Madarihat | Khayarbari | Falakata (18 km) |
| 36 | Pashchim Khayerbari | Khayarbari | Gayerkata (23 km) |
| 37 | Purba Khairbari | Madarihat | Falakata (24 km) |
| 38 | Purba Madarihat | Khayarbari | Falakata (16 km) |
| 39 | Rahimpur Tea Garden | Shishujhumra | Gairkata (11 km) |
| 40 | Ramjhora Tea Garden | Lankapara | Gairkata (21 km) |
| 41 | Riti Forest | Bandapani | Gairkata (26 km) |
| 42 | Sarugaon | Shishujhumra | Gairkata (14 km) |
| 43 | Sisha Jumrha | Shishujhumra | Madarihat |
| 44 | Titi Forest | Totopara Ballalguri | Gairkata (25 km) |
| 45 | Totopara | Totopara Ballalguri | Falakata (47 km) |
| 46 | Uttar Chhekamari | Madarihat | Falakata (25 km) |
| 47 | Uttar Khairbari | Madarihat | Falakata (27 km) |
| 48 | Uttar Madarihat | Madarihat | Madarihat |
| 49 | Uttar Rangali Baznar | Rangalibajna | Gayer Kata (24 km) |
| 50 | Uttar Sisubari | Rangalibajna | Gayerkata (15 km) |
Population of Madarihat Subdivision
The population profile of Madarihat 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 Madarihat 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 | 2,02,026 | 1,88,265 | 13,761 |
| Male Population | 1,01,536 | 94,531 | 7,005 |
| Female Population | 1,00,490 | 93,734 | 6,756 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,382 | 22,830 | 1,552 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,339 | 11,565 | 774 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,043 | 11,265 | 778 |
| Literate Population | 1,20,391 | 1,10,653 | 9,738 |
| Literate Male Population | 67,717 | 62,450 | 5,267 |
| Literate Female Population | 52,674 | 48,203 | 4,471 |
| Illiterate Population | 81,635 | 77,612 | 4,023 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 33,819 | 32,081 | 1,738 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 47,816 | 45,531 | 2,285 |
| Total Households | 44,149 | 40,900 | 3,249 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Madarihat Subdivision is around 2,02,026 people. This includes 1,01,536 males and 1,00,490 females. Rural population is about 1,88,265 (94,531 males and 93,734 females), while urban population is nearly 13,761 (7,005 males and 6,756 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 24,382 of the population, with 12,339 boys and 12,043 girls. Rural areas have 22,830 children, and urban areas have about 1,552 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,20,391 literate people in Madarihat Subdivision, including 67,717 literate males and 52,674 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,10,653 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,738 people.
- About 81,635 people in Madarihat Subdivision are not literate, including 33,819 males and 47,816 females. Rural areas include 77,612 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,023 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 44,149 households, with 40,900 in villages and 3,249 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Madarihat 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 | 28,813 | 25,418 | 3,395 |
| SC Male Population | 14,406 | 12,690 | 1,716 |
| SC Female Population | 14,407 | 12,728 | 1,679 |
| Total ST Population | 78,314 | 76,187 | 2,127 |
| ST Male Population | 38,975 | 37,884 | 1,091 |
| ST Female Population | 39,339 | 38,303 | 1,036 |
| Population Density | 573 / km² | 547 / km² | 1,608 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Madarihat Subdivision is approximately 28,813 people, including 14,406 males and 14,407 females. Around 25,418 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,395 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Madarihat Subdivision is about 78,314 people, including 38,975 males and 39,339 females. Around 76,187 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,127 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 573 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 547 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,608 people per sq. km.