Nagrakata Subdivision - Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Nagrakata is an administrative subdivision in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Nagrakata is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Nagrakota, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 458 km², including 457.65 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 986 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nagrakata Subdivision
Nagrakata Subdivision has a total of 34 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angrabhasa (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-Ii |
| 2 | Bamandanga Tea Garden | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 3 | Bhagatpur Tea Garden | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 4 | Caron Tea Garden | Rural | Luksan |
| 5 | Chengmari Tea Garden | Rural | Luksan |
| 6 | Chhar Tandu | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 7 | Deana Forest (N) | Rural | Luksan |
| 8 | Dhouda Simla (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-Ii |
| 9 | Dhumpara (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-Ii |
| 10 | Gatia Tea Garden | Rural | Luksan |
| 11 | Ghasmari | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 12 | Grassmore Tea Garden | Rural | Luksan |
| 13 | Hila | Rural | Champaguri |
| 14 | Hila Tea Garden | Rural | Champaguri |
| 15 | Hope Tea Garden | Rural | Champaguri |
| 16 | Hridaypur (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-I |
| 17 | Jaldhaka Altadanga Tea Garden (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-Ii |
| 18 | Jiti Tea Garden | Rural | Champaguri |
| 19 | Kalabari (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-I |
| 20 | Kalabari Tea Garden (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-I |
| 21 | Khairbari | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 22 | Khayerkata (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-Ii |
| 23 | Kurti Tea Garden | Rural | Champaguri |
| 24 | Luksan Tea Garden | Rural | Luksan |
| 25 | Nagrakata | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 26 | Nagrakata Tea Garden | Rural | Champaguri |
| 27 | Naya Saili Tea Garden | Rural | Champaguri |
| 28 | Sukhanibasti | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 29 | Sulkapara | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 30 | Tandu | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 31 | Tandu Tea Garden | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 32 | Upar Kalabari (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-I |
| 33 | Upper Tendu Forest (M) | Rural | Sulkapara |
| 34 | Uttar Nunkhawa Danga (N) | Rural | Angrabhasa-Ii |
Population of Nagrakata Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Nagrakata Subdivision has a total population of 1,27,397 people, consisting of 64,133 males and 63,264 females. There are 27,274 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 278 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,27,397 | 1,27,397 | 0 |
| Male Population | 64,133 | 64,133 | 0 |
| Female Population | 63,264 | 63,264 | 0 |
| Total Households | 27,274 | 27,274 | 0 |
| Population Density | 278 / km² | 278 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 67,646 literate people and 16,991 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,626 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 62,624 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,991 | 16,991 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 67,646 | 67,646 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 59,751 | 59,751 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,626 | 17,626 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 62,624 | 62,624 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.