Location of Alipurduar in West Bengal and India Coordinates » 26.30′N 89.31′E Country » india State » West Bengal District(s) »Jalpaiguri district Chairman »Dipto Chatterjee (municipality councilor) Parliamentary constituency »Manohar Tirkey Assembly constituency »Deboprasad Roy Population (জনসংখ্যার উপাত্ত)»73,047 (2001[ভারতের ২০০১ সালের আদম শুমারি ]) Density »22 /km2 (57 /sq mi) Time zone »IST (UTC+5:30) Area »3,383 square kilometres (1,306 sq mi) Elevation »93 metres (305 ft) Codes
Pincode 736 121 Telephone +03564 Vehicle WB-70
Alipurduar(আলিপুরদুয়ার)
Alipurduar ( আলিপুরদুয়ার) is a sub-divisional municipal town of Jalpaiguri district, and is located at the eastern end of the district. Situated on the east bank of Kaljani River on the foothills of the Himalayas, the town is a gateway to Bhutan and North Eastern states of India. This town located in the Dooars (called the Queen of Dooars) region is known for its forest, wildlife, timber and scenic beauty, since the colonial period.
Alipurduar(আলিপুরদুয়ার)-Geography
The town is surrounded by deep forest and tea garden. While there are two rivers flowing across the town namely kaljani and nonai. There is a river called Dima flows on the west of the town. It's a tributary of Kaljani and meets with the later near Smashan Khola
Alipurduar(আলিপুরদুয়ার)-History
This place had been a very old trading centre. The region was connected with the famous trading route called Silk Route with Bhutan and Tibet. The remains of the traditional route are still visible in Santalabari, near Alipurduar.Alipurduar derives its name from the late Col. Hedayat Ali Khan who did admirable service in the Bhutan war and was stationed here as first Extra-Assistant Commissioner. The suffix "duar" (means door or gateway) has been added to the original name Alipur to differentiate it from the more well known Alipore in Kolkata and also because it is located in the Duars region.
Alipurduar(আলিপুরদুয়ার)-Demographics
As of 2001 ভারতের ২০০১ সালের আদম শুমারি [update] India census, 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.সারা ভারতের সাক্ষরতার হার ৫৯.৫%, তার চাইতে আলিপুরদুয়ার এর সাক্ষরতার হার বেশি।আলিপুরদুয়ার এর জনসংখ্যার ১০% হল ৬ বছর বা তার কম বয়সী।
Travel and tourismAlthough Alipurduar town is not a popular tourist destination by itself, but a number of interesting choices are available within a short traveling distance from the town. Dense forests and hills offering beautiful natural landscape surround the town.
Alipurduar(আলিপুরদুয়ার)-Education
There are many schools in Alipurduar and some of them are famous like Mc William Higher Secondary School, Railway Higher Secondary School,Shayamaprasad Vidya Mandir (Boys & Girl) Little Flowers Eng. School, Stepping Stone Model School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rabikanta High School, Newtown Girls' High School, Balika Siksha Mandir,Alipurduar High School, Alipurduar Girls' High School, Gobinda High School.ArobindaNagar Girls high School,Alipurduar College and Vivekananda College which is affiliated under North Bengal University is in the town
Alipurduar(আলিপুরদুয়ার)-Culture
Alipurduar is a place of multi-culture. The people here are believed to be Connoisseur of Art and Culture. The Tribal people holds a rich cultural heritage. They have their own form of Art. Mud wall of their houses are beautifully painted.
Alipurduar(আলিপুরদুয়ার)-Name
Alipurduar derives its name from the late Col. Hedayat Ali Khan who did admirable service in the Bhutan war and was stationed here as first Extra-Assistant Commissioner.
Alipurduar Railway Junction ( আলিপুরদুয়ার রেলওয়ে জাংশান) is a census town under Alipurduar police station of Alipurduar subdivision in Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal, India. Demographics As of 2001[ভারতের ২০০১ সালের আদম শুমারি] India census, Alipurduar Rly.Jnc. had a population of 15,895. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Alipurduar Rly.Jnc. has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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