Falakata, West Bengal ফালাকাটা |
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Falakata Station nameplate
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Location in West Bengal, India | |
Coordinates: 26°32′N 89°12′E / 26.53°N 89.2°ECoordinates: 26°32′N 89°12′E / 26.53°N 89.2°E | |
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 |
Falakata is a census town of Alipurduar subdivision in Alipurduar district in the state of West Bengal State in India.
Falakata is located at 26°32′N 89°12′E / 26.53°N 89.2°E 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.
As of 2001 India census, 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.
Falakata College is one of the very prominent Colleges.It offers only Arts
Tourism- falakata has many tourist place s nearby such as darjeeling ,mahananda wildlife sanctuary ,gangtok one can easily reach there by trains as well as personal vehicle .
Transportation- falakata does not have any city bus services in town but there are numerous intercity buses available for nearby towns .