Kalimpong -I Subdivision - Kalimpong, West Bengal
Kalimpong -I 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. Kalimpong -I is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Sivok, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 347 km², including 344.23 km² rural area and 3.09 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kalimpong -I Subdivision
Kalimpong -I Subdivision has a total of 51 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 | Bhalukhop Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bhalukhop Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Birik Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Bong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Chunabhati Bazar D.I.F. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Churanthi Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Comesi Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Dungra Khasmahal (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Gulling Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Homes St.And Graihms | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Icha Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Kaffir Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Kaffir Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Kalimpong Dansong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kalimpong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kanke Bong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Lish Catchment Area Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Lish Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Lulagaon Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Lulagaon Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Mangber Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Mangpong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Mangwa Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Mazeok Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Nimbong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Nobgaon Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Panbu Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Paringar Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Pemling Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Pemling Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Pudung Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Rambi Bazar D.I.F. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Ramthi Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Riayang Railway Station | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Ringking Pong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Riyong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Samalbong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Samether Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Samther Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Sindibong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Singi Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Slokbhir Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Suntalay Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Suruk Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Tashiding Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Tista Bazar D.I.F. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Tunang Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Turzam Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Uttar Fulbari Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Yang Makum Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Yokprintam Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Kalimpong -I Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kalimpong -I Subdivision has a total population of 74,746 people, consisting of 37,750 males and 36,996 females. There are 15,358 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 215 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,746 | 67,957 | 6,789 |
| Male Population | 37,750 | 34,474 | 3,276 |
| Female Population | 36,996 | 33,483 | 3,513 |
| Total Households | 15,358 | 13,854 | 1,504 |
| Population Density | 215 / km² | 197 / km² | 2,197 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 54,820 literate people and 7,422 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,213 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 25,657 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) | 7,422 | 6,876 | 546 |
| Literate Population | 54,820 | 49,376 | 5,444 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,926 | 18,581 | 1,345 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,213 | 4,422 | 791 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 25,657 | 23,654 | 2,003 |
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.