Gorubathan (community development block)

Gorubathan is an administrative division of Kalimpong district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Gorubathan and Jaldhaka police stations serve this block. Headquarters of this block is at Fagu.GeographyGorubathan is located at. Gorubathan community development block has an area of 441.97 km2.Gorubathan block consists of rural areas only with 11 gram panchayats, viz. Dalim, Gorubathan - I, Gorubathan - II, Patengodak, Todey Tangta, Kumai, Pokhreybong, Samsing, Aahaley, Nim and Rongo.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India Gorubathan CD Block had a total population of 60,663, all of which were rural. There were 31,054 males and 36,996 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 4,027 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 14,315.LiteracyAs per 2011 census the total number of literates in Gorubathan CD Block was 41,687 out of which 23,324 were males and 18,363 were females.