Naxalbari
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Naxalbari (community development block)
| Naxalbari | |
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| Coordinates | 26°41′N 88°13′E / 26.68°N 88.22°ECoordinates: 26°41′N 88°13′E / 26.68°N 88.22°E |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District(s) | Darjeeling |
| Parliamentary constituency | Darjeeling |
| Assembly constituency | Matigara-Naxalbari |
| Population • Density |
144,942 (2001[update]) • 799 /km2 (2,069 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area | 181.51 square kilometres (70.08 sq mi) |
| Website | darjeeling.gov.in/ |
Naxalbari (community development block) is an administrative division in Siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Naxalbari police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is at Naxalbari. There is one census town in this block:Uttar Bagdogra,[1][2]
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Geography
Naxalbari is located at 26°41′N 88°13′E / 26.68°N 88.22°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 152 metres (501 feet).
Naxalbari community development block has an area of 181.51 km2.[2]
Administration
Naxalbari block consists of one census town: Uttar Bagdogra and rural areas with 6 gram panchayats, viz. Gossaipur, Lower Bagdogra, Nakshalbari, Hatighisa, Maniram and Upper Bagdogra. This block has two police stations: Bagdogra and Naxalbari. The headquarters of this block is in Naxalbari.
Demographics
As per 2001 census, Naxalbari block had a total population of 144,942, out of which 75,833 were males and 69,109 were females. Naxalbari block registered a population growth of 54.64 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for the district was 16.94 per cent.[2] Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent.[4]
Border crossing
While India and Nepal have an open border with no restrictions on the movement of people on either side, there are 22 agreed transit and customs posts along the Nepal-India border for the purposes of trade. These are: 1. Pashupatinagar / Sukhiapokhari 2.Kakarbhitta / Naxalbari (Panitanki) 3. Bhadrapur / Galgalia 4. Biratnagar / Jogbani 5. Setobandha / Bhimnagar 6. Rajbiraj / Kunauli 7. Siraha, Janakpur / Jayanagar 8. Jaleswar / Bhitamore, Sursand 9. Malangawa / Sonbarsa 10. Gaur / Bairgania 11. Birganj / Raxaul 12. Bhairahawa / Nautanwa 13.Taulihawa / Khunwa 14. Krishnanagar / Barhni 15. Koilabas / Jarwa 16. Nepalgunj / Rupaidiha (Nepalgunj Road) 17. Rajapur / Katerniyaghat 18. Prithivipur / Sati (Kailali) / Tikonia 19. Dhangadhi / Gauriphanta 20. Mahendranagar / Banbasa 21. Mahakali / Jhulaghat (Pithoragarh) 22. Darchula/Dharchula. [5]
There are six immigration points along the Indo Nepal border for the entry and exit of nationals from third countries. These are: Banbasa, Dhangadhi, Nepalganj, Bhairahawa (Sunauli), Birganj and Kakarbhita.[5]
References
- ^ "Contact details of Block Development Officers". Darjeeling district. West Bengal Government. http://wbprd.gov.in/html/asp/bdo_contact.asp?cd=DH. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- ^ a b c "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal , Table 4". Census of India 2001, Darjeeling district (01). Census Commissioner of India. http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_1.htm. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Naxalbari
- ^ "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/FrameTable4_1.htm. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ^ a b "Nepal-India Open Border: Prospects, Problems and Challenges". Nepal Democracy. http://www.nepaldemocracy.org/documents/treaties_agreements/nep_india_open_border.htm. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
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