Odlabari

Odlabari
Census Town
Odlabari Bus stand
Odlabari Location in West Bengal, India Show map of West Bengal Odlabari Odlabari (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 26°51′34″N88°37′17″E / 26.8594°N 88.6214°E / 26.8594; 88.6214
Country	India
State	West Bengal
District	Jalpaiguri
Area
• Total	9.2766 km2 (3.5817 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	14,194
• Density	1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	735222
Telephone/STD code	03562
Vehicle registration	WB
Lok Sabha constituency	Jalpaiguri
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Mal
Website	jalpaiguri.gov.in kyakaisehindime.com

Odlabari (also spelled Oodlabari) is a census town in the Mal CD block in the Malbazar subdivision of the Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal, India. It has become famous because it is the hometown of Young Man, Biswadeb Das. He is famous for making and eating Rosogullas in Odlabari. He was awarded Young Man of the Year 2024 in Milan.

Geography

8km
5miles

B

H

U

T

A

N

Jaldhaka River

Gatia River

Teesta River

Chapramari
Wildlife
Sanctuary

NP

Gorumara
National
Park

NP

Chalsa TE

TE

Aibheeli TE

TE

Chalouni TE

TE

Jiti TE

TE

Hope TE

TE

Leesh River TE

TE

Meenglas TE

TE

Zurantee TG

R

Sulkapara

R

Samsing

R

Nagrakata

R

Murti

R

Gurjangjhora TG

R

Gajoldoba

R

Dam Dim

R

Batabari TG

R

Bagrakote

R

Dakshin Odlabari

CT

Odlabari

CT

Matelli

CT

Lataguri

CT

Mangalbari

CT

Chalsa

CT

Malbazar

CT

  

Places and tea estates in Malbabazar subdivision (including Mal, Nagrakata and Matiali CD blocks) in Jalpaiguri district
CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, N: neighbourhood, NP: national park/ wildlife sanctuary, TE: tea estate
Abbreviations used in names – TG for Tea Garden (town/village), TE for Tea Estate, JRS: junction railway station
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Odlabari is located at 26°51′34″N88°37′17″E / 26.8594°N 88.6214°E / 26.8594; 88.6214 .

Area overview

Gorumara National Park has overtaken traditionally popular Jaldapara National Park in footfall and Malbazar has emerged as one of the most important towns in the Dooars. Malbazar subdivision is presented in the map alongside. ^{[1] [2]} It is a predominantly rural area with 88.62% of the population living in rural areas and 11.32% living in the urban areas. ^{[3] [4]} Tea gardens in the Dooars and Terai regions produce 226 million kilograms (500×10^⁶ lb) or over a quarter of India's total tea crop. ^{[5] [6]} Some tea gardens were identified in the 2011 census as census towns or villages. ^[7] Such places are marked in the map as CT (census town) or R (rural/ urban centre). Specific tea estate pages are marked TE.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Odlabari had a total population of 14,194. There were 7,182 (51%) males and 7,012 (49%) females. There were 1,696 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate people in Odlabari was 9,592 (76.75% of the population over 6 years). ^[8]

Infrastructure

According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Jalpaiguri, Odlabari covered an area of 9.2766 km² (3.58 sq mi). Among the civic amenities, it had 15 km (9.3 mi) roads with both open and covered drains, the protected water supply involved river infiltration gallery, service reservoir, tap water from treated sources, uncovered well. It had 1,200 domestic electric connections. Among the medical facilities it had 1 hospital, 1 dispensary/ health centre, 1 veterinary hospital, and 8 medicine shops. Among the educational facilities it had 4 primary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 secondary schools, 2 senior secondary schools, and 1 non-formal education centre (Sarvya Siksha Abhiyan). Among the social, cultural and recreational facilities, it had 1 cinema theatre, 1 public library, and 1 reading room. It had branches of 1 nationalised bank and 1 cooperative bank. ^[9]

Economy

Oodlabari is surrounded by many tea estates such as Ranichera, Rungamatee, Gurjanjhora and Oodlabari - sights which can make any tea lover delighted about a visit. There are about 150 tea estates in the Dooars. Among them, Oodlabari Tea Estate deserves a special mention as it ranks amongst the few fine green-tea producing gardens. ^[10]

Transport

There is a station at Odlabari Railway Station on the New Jalpaiguri-Alipurduar-Samuktala Road line.

Tourism

Oodlabari offers some of the most spectacular sights in the Dooars region. The rivers Leesh and Chel are on either side of the town. About 5 km (3.1 mi) to the south are the forests of Baikunthapur with the Kathambari range that is home to Asiatic elephants. One can visit the Teesta barrage and reservoir at Gajoldoba. ^[10]

Healthcare

Odlabari Block Primary Health Centre, with 10 beds at PO Panbari, is the major government medical facility in the Mal CD block. ^[11]

External links

• Media related to Odlabari at Wikimedia Commons

References

1. "Malbazar". North Bengal Tourism. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
2. "Dooars Tour". North Bengal Tourism. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
3. "Jalpaiguri". District Profile. District administration. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
4. "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Jalpaiguri". Tables 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
5. "Tea Growing Regions". Dooars and Terai. Indian Tea Association. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
6. "Dooars-Terai". Tea Board India. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
7. "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
8. "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
9. "District Census Handbook Jalpaiguri, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Section II Town Directory, Pages 451-453: Statement I: Status and Growth History, Pages 454-455: Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 456-457: Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 458-459: Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 460—463: Statement V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Pages 464: Statement VI:Industry and Banking. Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
10. "Oodlabari". North Bengal Guide. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
11. "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 1 July 2020.