Gorubathan Subdivision - Kalimpong, West Bengal
Gorubathan is an administrative subdivision in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Gorubathan is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chalsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 408 km², including 407.56 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gorubathan Subdivision
Gorubathan Subdivision has a total of 38 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 | Ambeok Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Ambeok Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chichu Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Dalingkot Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Dalingma Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Darjiling Hilldoars Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Eastnar Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Gorubathan Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kumai Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Kumai Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kumai Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Lehti Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Lower Fagu Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Mal Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Mal Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Manabari Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Mo Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Nim Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Noam Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Pagrang Bong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Pankasari Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Pankhasari Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Paren Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Pashiting Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Paten Godak Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Pogu Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Rango Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Rechila Chak Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Rechila Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Ruka Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Sakam Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Samabiyong Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Samsing Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Thousum Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Today Tangta Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Turibari Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Upper Fagu Tea Garden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Westnar Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Gorubathan Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Gorubathan Subdivision has a total population of 60,663 people, consisting of 31,054 males and 29,609 females. There are 12,662 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 149 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,663 | 60,663 | 0 |
| Male Population | 31,054 | 31,054 | 0 |
| Female Population | 29,609 | 29,609 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,662 | 12,662 | 0 |
| Population Density | 149 / km² | 149 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 41,687 literate people and 6,441 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,027 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 14,315 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) | 6,441 | 6,441 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 41,687 | 41,687 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,976 | 18,976 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,027 | 4,027 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 14,315 | 14,315 | 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.