Why is Alipurduar famous?
ALIPURDUAR TOWN The town is a gateway to Bhutan and North Eastern states of India. Alipurduar is the easternmost important town of West Bengal before you enter Assam. It is a very old trading center and had a trading route popularly known as Silk Route with Bhutan and Tibet.
What is the meaning of Alipurduar?
The name Alipurduar has three parts. The first part “Ali” is derived from the name of Col Hedayat Ali Khan who lived here and fought the war with Bhutan. “Pur” meaning residence and word “Duar” has its origin in the name of the region “Dooars”.
Who is the chairman of Alipurduar?
Important Contacts
| Sl. No. | Name / Identification of the person | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon’ble Chairman, APDM | 9832386628, 9064891099 |
| 2 | Hon’ble Vice-chairperson, APDM | 7797940019 |
| 3 | Executive Officer, APDM | 9832057444 |
| 4 | Sub-divisional Officer, APD | 03564-256391 |
What is the capital of Alipurduar?
Alipurduar District is the 20th district in the state of West Bengal, India….
| Alipurduar District | |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Division | Jalpaiguri |
| Headquarters | Alipurduar |
| Government |
Is Alipurduar rural or urban?
rural
It is a predominantly rural area with 79.38% of the population living in the rural areas. The district has 1 municipal town and 20 census towns and that means that 20.62% of the population lives in the urban areas.
What is the population of Alipurduar?
The Alipurduar UA region is situated in state of West Bengal. The total population of Alipurduar UA/Metropolitan region is 126,891. The male population of which is 64,499 while female population is 62,392.
Is Alipurduar a border district?
Even though three districts of West Bengal — Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong — share a border with Bhutan, the major chunk of trade with the Himalayan kingdom takes place through the Jaigaon-Phuentsholing section.
Who is the BDO of Alipurduar?
Shri Indrajit Talukdar, WBCS(Exe.)
Who is the DM of Alipurduar district?
Shri Surendra Kumar Meena
Shri Surendra Kumar Meena, I.A.S.
Who is the MLA of Alipurduar district?
2016
| Party | Candidate | % |
|---|---|---|
| AITC | Sourav Chakraborty | 44.09 |
| INC | Biswaranjan Sarkar | 38.21 |
| BJP | Kushal Chatterjee | 9.88 |
| RSP | Nirmal Das | 3.60 |
Who is the IAS officer of Alipurduar?
Shri Smruti Ranjan Mohanty, I.A.S.
Who is the SDM of alipurduar?
Shri Surendra Kumar Meena, I.A.S.
Who is the BDO of alipurduar?
Who is the MP of alipurduar?
Alipurduars (Lok Sabha constituency)
| Alipurduars | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | John Barla |
| Parliamentary Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Elected Year | 2019 |
| Constituency Details |
Who is the MLA of Alipurduar West Bengal?
In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Suman Kanjilal of BJP defeated his nearest rival Sourav Chakraborty of TMC.
Who is the sdm of alipurduar?
Who is the BDO in West Bengal?
Shri Sanjib Das, WBCS (Exe.)
Who is the SDO of alipurduar?
What is the present name of Alipurduar district?
Alipurduar district has been carved out from Jalpaiguri on 25th June, 2014 as the 20th district in the state of West Bengal, India. It consists of Alipurduar municipality and six community development blocks viz Madarihat–Birpara, Alipurduar–I, Alipurduar–II, Falakata, Kalchini and Kumargram.
Why Alipurduar is famous for tourism?
The unique location of Alipurduar has made it a base for the travelers who want travel further in the north east region. The name Alipurduar has three parts. The first part “Ali” is derived from the name of Col Hedayat Ali Khan who had lived there and fought a war against Bhutan.
When is the best time to visit Alipurduar?
The post monsoon season from October to May is said to be the best time to visit Alipurduar when the weather remains soothing and is apt for going on a jungle safari.
What is the meaning of the name Alipurduar?
The second part “Pur” stands for the meaning residence and finally “Duar” has its origin in the name of the region “Dooars”. The former name of Alipurduar was Alipur, meaning the place where Ali lived. Later “Duar” was added to distinguish it from the Alipore of Calcutta.