Belakoba
Belakoba | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Nameplate of Belakoba Rail Station | |
Belakoba Location in West Bengal, India Belakoba Belakoba (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°35′24″N 88°35′20″E / 26.590°N 88.589°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Jalpaiguri |
| Area | |
• Total | 33.96 km2 (13.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 17,615 |
| • Density | 518.7/km2 (1,343/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 735133 |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Jalpaiguri |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Rajganj |
Belakoba is a small town in Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal, known for its Chamcham, a type of sweet originating in the Pora Bari locale of Bangladesh. Belakoba is not only a cradle to Chamcham, but also cradle to art and music.