Lava Subdivision - Kalimpong, West Bengal
Lava 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. Lava is the main town for most villages within the subdivision.
The total area of the subdivision is 333 km², including 333.24 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 934 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lava Subdivision
Lava Subdivision has a total of 28 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 | Algarah Bazer D.I.F. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bokhim Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chumang Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Dalapachan Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Dalapchan Ridge Reserve Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Dalapchan Slip Reserve Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Git Beong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Git Dubling Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Icha Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Khampong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kolbong Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Lava Bazar D.I.F. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Lava Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Lolay Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Mangchu Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Mansong Cinchona Plantation | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Paiengaon Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Paiyong Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Paktam Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Palla Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Paygang Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Rangpo Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Raset Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Rissium Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Saihur Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Sangser Forest | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Sangser Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Santuk Khasmahal | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Lava Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Lava Subdivision has a total population of 66,830 people, consisting of 34,546 males and 32,284 females. There are 13,172 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 201 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,830 | 66,830 | 0 |
| Male Population | 34,546 | 34,546 | 0 |
| Female Population | 32,284 | 32,284 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,172 | 13,172 | 0 |
| Population Density | 201 / km² | 201 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 47,520 literate people and 7,193 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,961 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 24,773 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) | 7,193 | 7,193 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 47,520 | 47,520 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,310 | 19,310 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,961 | 1,961 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 24,773 | 24,773 | 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.