Gorubathan (community development block)
| Gorubathan | |
|---|---|
| Community development block | |
  Gorubathan Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°58′N 88°41′E / 26.96°N 88.69°ECoordinates: 26°58′N 88°41′E / 26.96°N 88.69°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Government | |
| • Type | Community development block |
| Area | |
| • Total | 441.97 km2 (170.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 60,663 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Nepali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Darjeeling |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kalimpong |
| Website |
darjeeling |
Gorubathan (community development block) is an administrative division in Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Gorubathan and Jaldhaka police stations serve this block. Headquarters of this block is at Fagu.[1][2]
Geography
Gorubathan is located at 26°58′N 88°41′E / 26.96°N 88.69°E.
Gorubathan community development block has an area of 441.97 km2.[2]
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Gorubathan CD Block had a total population of 60,663, all of which were rural. There were 31,054 males and 36,996 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 4,027 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 14,315.[3]
Literacy
As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Gorubathan CD Block was 41,687 out of which 23,324 were males and 18,363 were females.[3]
References
- ↑ "Contact details of Block Development Officers". Darjeeling district. West Bengal Government. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- 1 2 "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal , Table 4". Census of India 2001, Darjeeling district (01). Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- 1 2 "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 19 August 2015.