Kalimpong I community development block

Kalimpong I encompasses 360 square kilometers of land in West Bengal, containing 18 gram panchayats and serving a population of 74,746 residents.

The territory became part of British India in 1865 after the Anglo-Bhutan War, following periods of control by Sikkim and Bhutan kingdoms.

The population comprises 59 percent Hindus, 19 percent Christians, and 19 percent Buddhists, with Nepali language spoken by 90 percent of residents.

The block maintains one hospital, multiple primary health centers, and 111 primary schools to serve the educational and medical needs of local communities.

The region records a literacy rate of 81 percent, notably higher than many other rural areas in West Bengal, with 54,820 literate individuals.

Location: Kalimpong subdivision

Shares border with: Kalimpong II community development block, Gorubathan community development block, Mal community development block, Rajganj community development block, Matigara community development block, Kurseong community development block, Rangli Rangliot community development block

GPS coordinates: 27.06000,88.47000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:55