Falakata

Falakata, West Bengal
ফালাকাটা
Town

Falakata Station nameplate
Falakata, West Bengal
Falakata, West Bengal

Location in West Bengal, India

Coordinates: 26°32′N 89°12′E / 26.53°N 89.2°E / 26.53; 89.2Coordinates: 26°32′N 89°12′E / 26.53°N 89.2°E / 26.53; 89.2
Country  India
State West Bengal
District Alipurduar
Government
 • Type West Bengal
Elevation 88 m (289 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 18,801
Languages
 • Official Bengali, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration WB
Lok Sabha constituency Alipurduars (SC)
Vidhan Sabha constituency Falakata (SC)
Website jalpaiguri.gov.in

Falakata is a census town and police station of Alipurduar subdivision[1] in Alipurduar district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

Falakata is located at 26°32′N 89°12′E / 26.53°N 89.2°E / 26.53; 89.2 It has an average elevation of 88 metres (288 feet). This place is a recently declared Municipality. Mujnai is the main river. Falakata is surrounded by rich forests, corn fields and the nearby Kunjanagar Eco-Park.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Falakata had a population of 18,801. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Falakata has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 71%. In Falakata, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Falakata College is one of the very prominent Colleges.It offers only Arts stream.

References

  1. ↑ District-wise list of statutory towns
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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