Mongpong
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Mongpong | |
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Village | |
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ISO 3166 code | IN-WB |
Vehicle registration | WB |
Nearest city | Malbazar |
Website | kalimpongdistrict |
Mongpong is a village in the
, India.Geography
5miles
Dam III
Dam IV
River
National Park
Tangta
Location
Mongpong is located at 26°52′39″N 88°30′08″E / 26.8776°N 88.5022°E.
Area overview
The map alongside shows the Kalimpong Sadar subdivision of Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from 300 to 3,000 metres (980 to 9,840 ft). This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.[1] It is a predominantly rural area with 77.67% of the population living in rural areas and only 22.23% living in the urban areas. While Kalimpong is the only municipality, Dungra is the sole census town in the entire area.[2] The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block.[3] In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state.[4][5] While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at Kalimpong in 1962[6] the entire subdivision (and now the entire district), other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 (more than half a century) to have their first degree colleges at Pedong and Gorubathan.[7][8]
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.
The place
This village is located on the bank of
during winter. It is known for its landscape of the Teesta river, mountains and forests, which attract a lot of tourists. Accommodation is available at the Mongpong Forest Rest House managed by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation.The tourist attractions in and around Mongpong include Kalijhora, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Odlabari, and Lataguri Wildlife Sanctuary. Moreover, this is an ideal destination for adventure seekers as it offers trekking, hiking, and bird watching.
Demographics
According to the
Transport
Roadways
National Highway 17 connecting Sevoke to Guwahati passes through Mongpong.
Railway
Mongpong has its own railway station called Pillamshat
Airport
Bagdogra Airport is the nearest airport.
References
- ^ "District Census Handbook, Darjeeling, Series 20, Part XII A, 2011 Census of India" (PDF). Page 13: Physiography. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling". Table 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "About Kalimpong District". Tea Gardens. District administration. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling". Table 4.5. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011 : West Bengal". Statement-4 Ranking of Districts by Literacy Rate in 2001 and 2011. Office of the Registrar General and & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ "Kalimpong College". College Admission. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Government General Degree College at Pedong". GGDC. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Government General Degree College, Gorubathan". GGDC. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Pillamshat Railway Station Map/Atlas NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone - Railway Enquiry".