Gorubathan community development block

The Gorubathan community development block spans 442 square kilometers within the Kalimpong subdivision of West Bengal, incorporating several villages and rural settlements.

The administrative region includes the Dalim Fort, where King Gaeboo Achyok led defensive operations against Bhutanese forces during regional territorial conflicts.

The population of 60,663 residents communicates primarily in Nepali, which represents 91 percent of the first languages spoken in this administrative territory.

The block contains 100 primary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 2 higher secondary schools, serving the educational needs of local communities.

Six tea gardens operate within the block boundaries, producing tea while providing employment opportunities for residents in the agricultural sector.

Location: Kalimpong subdivision

Shares border with: Matiali community development block, Nagrakata community development block, Mal community development block, Kalimpong I community development block, Kalimpong II community development block

GPS coordinates: 26.96000,88.69000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:59