Tufanganj
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Tufanganj তুফানগঞ্জ |
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| Town | |
 Tufanganj
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| Coordinates: 26°19′N 89°40′E / 26.32°N 89.67°ECoordinates: 26°19′N 89°40′E / 26.32°N 89.67°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | West Bengal |
| District | Cooch Behar |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 19,293 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Alipurduars (SC) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Tufanganj, Natabari |
| Website | tufanganj |
Tufanganj is a sub-division town and a municipality in Cooch Behar district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Tufanganj is located at 26°19′N 89°40′E / 26.32°N 89.67°E. It has an average elevation of 70 metres (229 feet). The river Raidak flows beside the town.
As of 2001[update] India census, Tufanganj had a population of 19,293. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tufanganj has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 77%. In Tufanganj, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The population is mainly dependent on the bus service, with both public and North Bengal State Transport Corporation bus services being available. E-Rikshaw is also available for transportation within town. Tufanganj Railway station is situated on the southern part of the town, which connect to railways in different cities.
The town has a good educational system. Secondary and Higher secondary schools are mainly run by either state or central Government. Education is primarily taught in Bengali and English. Some reputed schools are N.N.M. High School, Ila Devi girls' High School, Netaji High School, Harirdham High School, Tufanganj Vibekananda Vidyalaya. One Bachelor college Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya is situated here. One Polytechnic college has been build in near Chamta called Tufanganj Polytechnic College. One ITI College also located here near Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya students are studying hare in different courses. One central School also located here name Tufanganj Jawarlal Nehru Navodaya Vidyalay.
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