Kurseong subdivision
Kurseong subdivision | |
|---|---|
Subdivision | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Headquarters | Kurseong |
| Area | |
• Total | 377.35 km2 (145.70 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 136,793 |
| • Density | 362.51/km2 (938.90/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, Nepali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Kurseong subdivision is a subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India. It was handed to the British Empire by the King of Sikkim in 1835. In Lepcha, Kurseong translates to the land of white orchids. It is one of the oldest municipalities in the undivided Indian subcontinent. It is a popular hill-station well-known for its tea gardens, water falls and colonial-era charm.