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Alipurduar district is a relatively new district in the state of West Bengal, India. Its main city and headquarters is Alipurduar. This district was created in 2014, making it the 20th district in West Bengal.

About Alipurduar District

Alipurduar district is a special area in West Bengal, India. It was formed on June 25, 2014. This made it the 20th district in the state. The main city in the district is also called Alipurduar.

How the District is Organized

The district is made up of many smaller areas. It includes nine "census towns." These are like small cities or large villages. There are also many rural areas with 66 "gram panchayats." A gram panchayat is a local self-governing body for villages.

These areas are managed under six main sections called "community development blocks." Think of these blocks as larger administrative zones that help organize the district.

Main Towns and Blocks

The six community development blocks are:

  • Madarihat - Birpara
  • Alipurduar I
  • Alipurduar II
  • Falakata
  • Kalchini
  • Kumargram

The nine census towns you can find in Alipurduar district are:

  • Paschim Jitpur
  • Chechakhata
  • Alipurduar Railway Junction
  • Bholar Dabri
  • Sobhaganj
  • Falakata
  • Jaygaon
  • Uttar Latabari
  • Uttar Kamakhyaguri

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