Alipurduar Explained

Alipurduar
Settlement Type:City
Pushpin Map:India West Bengal#India3
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in West Bengal, India
Coordinates:26.489°N 89.527°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name1:West Bengal
Subdivision Name2:Alipurduar district
Government Type:Municipality
Governing Body:Alipurduar Municipality
Leader Title:Chairperson
Leader Name:Prasenjit Kar (AITC)[1]
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:8.98
Elevation M:93
Population Total:127,342
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:736121, 736122 & 736123
Area Code:03564
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Iso Code:IN-WB
Registration Plate:WB-70/WB-69
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Alipurduars (ST) (Manoj Tigga as MP)
Blank2 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Alipurduars (Suman Kanjilal as MLA)
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Bengali

Alipurduar is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Alipurduar district. Situated on the east bank of Kaljani River in the foothills of the Himalayas, the city is a gateway to Bhutan and the northeastern states of India. Alipurduar was a sub-divisional town of Jalpaiguri district until 2014 when it was created a separate district.

Geography

Location

Alipurduar is located at 26.489°N 89.527°W.

Area overview

Alipurduar district is covered by two maps. It is an extensive area in the eastern end of the Dooars in West Bengal. It is undulating country, largely forested, with numerous rivers flowing down from the outer ranges of the Himalayas in Bhutan. It is a predominantly rural area with 79.38% of the population living in the rural areas. The district has 1 municipal town and 20 census towns and that means that 20.62% of the population lives in the urban areas. The scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, taken together, form more than half the population in all the six community development blocks in the district. There is a high concentration of tribal people (scheduled tribes) in the three northern blocks of the district.[3] [4] [5]

Demographics

See also: List of cities in West Bengal. In the 2011 census, Alipurduar Urban Agglomeration had a population of 127,342, out of which 64,898 were males and 62,444 were females. The 0–6 years population was 10,545. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 89.16 per cent.[6]

census,[7] Alipurduar had a population of 73,047. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Alipurduar has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Municipality

Alipurduar Municipality
House Type:Municipality
Seats:20
Last Election1:2022
Next Election1:2027
Structure1:Alipurduar Municipality Election Result 2022.jpg
Structure1 Res:255px
Foundation:1957; 65 years ago
Political Groups1:
  • Government (16)
  • Opposition (2)
Leader1:Prasenjit Kar
Leader1 Type:Chairperson
Party1:All India Trinamool Congress
Election1:2022
Leader2:Mampi Adhikary
Leader2 Type:Vice Chairperson
Party2:All India Trinamool Congress
Election2:2022
Ward councillors as of March 22, 2022!Ward no.!Councillor!Party
1Prasenjit KarTrinamool Congress
2Srila Dutta Independent
3Mousumi Bagchi BiswasTrinamool Congress
4Sucheta DharTrinamool Congress
5Debkanta BaruaTrinamool Congress
6Gargi TalukderIndependent
7Partha Pratim GhoshTrinamool Congress
8Mitali MajumderTrinamool Congress
9Dipak SarkarTrinamool Congress
10Jhuma MitraIndependent
11Partha SarkarTrinamool Congress
12Dipta ChatterjeeTrinamool Congress
13Ananda JaiswalTrinamool Congress
14Madhabi SarkarTrinamool Congress
15Partha Pratim MandalTrinamool Congress
16Dibakar PaulTrinamool Congress
17Mampi AdhikaryTrinamool Congress
18Arupa RoyTrinamool Congress
19Madan GhoshTrinamool Congress
20Shantanu DebnathIndian National Congress

Education

Schools

Colleges

Institute

Culture

Dooars Utsav is an annual fair held in Alipurduar.This vibrant cultural event celebrates the rich diversity and traditions of the Dooars region. It typically features a colorful array of activities, including traditional dances, music performances, local cuisine stalls, and handicraft exhibitions. The fair serves as a platform for local artisans, artists, and communities to showcase their talents and heritage. Dooars Utsav not only entertains but also promotes cultural exchange and tourism in the region, making it a significant cultural gathering for both locals and visitors.

Note: The map presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alipurduar News- আলিপুরদুয়ার পৌরসভার চেয়ারম্যান পদে শপথ নিলেন প্রসেনজিত্‍ কর . Dpendra Nath Lahiri . 22 March 2022 . 22 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Alipurduar City. 22 November 2017 .
  3. Web site: District Statistical Handbook 2014 Jalpaiguri . Tables 2.2, 2.4b . Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal . 29 June 2020 . 21 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook . dead .
  4. Web site: CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data . 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India . 29 June 2020.
  5. Web site: District Census Handbook, Jalpaiguri, Series 20, Part XIIA. Census of India 2011, page 13 Physiography. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal . 18 June 2020.
  6. Web site: Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above . Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 . 21 October 2011 .
  7. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 16 June 2004. 1 November 2008. Census Commission of India.