Lava (also known as Lava Bazar) is a town in the Kalimpong IICD block in the Kalimpong subdivision of the Kalimpong district in the Indian state of West Bengal. As it lies in the high altitude, so it is also visible from high altitude towns and villages of East Sikkim, high areas of Bhutan and also from Pakyong Airport. The climate of the town is usually very cold because of high altitude making it a perfect place for tourists during summer season.
Places in the Kalimpong Sadar subdivision in Kalimpong district CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, M: municipality, F: facility, NP: national park Abbreviations used in names – TG for Tea Garden (town/village) Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
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.
Description of the placeedit
Lava is a small hamlet situated 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of the town of Kalimpong through Algarah in Kalimpong district of the state of West Bengal, India. Lava is situated at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,195 m). It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter. It is the entry point to the Virgin Neora Valley National Park from Kalimpong.[9] The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from tropicaldeciduous to the wet alpine trees of fir, pine and birch. The verdant forests are a popular spot for picnicking, trekking and bird-watching. Lava has gradually become a favorite tourist destination. Temperature decreases below Zero Degree in Winter and increases up to Maximum 30 Degree Celsius in Summer. It is situated on the trade route to Tibet via the Chumbi Valley. Lava can be reach through Gorubathan from Damdim or Malbazar of Jalpaiguri District. Distance from Gorubathan is 50 kilometres. The Road is Wide, Smooth and full with Scenic Beauty in every turn. The new Road is Built by Border Roads Organisation (B.R.O.) of Defence Ministry of Government of India.
Wild animals such as the Himalayan black bear, Leopard, Wild Boar, Red Panda and barking deer are found in these parts. Some Royal Bengal Tiger was found and captured in Camera here in the Year 2015. A Buddhist Monastery is present on one of the hills of Lava. Notable sites include Changey Waterfalls, Rache-La, Kolakham and Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery.
Demographicsedit
According to the 2011 Census of India, Lava Bazar DIF had a total population of 1,836 of which 945 (51%) were males and 891 (49%) were females. There were 195 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate people in Lava Bazar DIF was 1,283 (78.18% of the population over 6 years).[10]
Tourism in Lavaedit
One of favoured destinations from Lava is Neora Valley National Park.[11] Lava and surrounding area is also a popular destination for bird watchers and butterflies.[12] Because of cold climate in the town and nearby areas, it is a perfect destination for tourists during summer season. The beautiful National Highway 717A passing through forests, deep valleys, rivers, and top of the hills, Ambiok and other Tea Gardens, Many sunrise view points, Local Homestay, Kafer etc are the places of interest in lava.
Holy Child at Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery Year- 2009
Curious Tourist on the Roof of NBSTC Bus at Lava
Rache-La from Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery Year- 2009
Referencesedit
^"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.
^"Tourism information about Lava village in West Bengal". Department of tourism - West Bengal. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
^"2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
^"Adventure treks lined up in north Bengal forests". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
^"Five Places To Go Birding In West Bengal This Winter". Outlook Traveller Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
^"Doklam effect: Sikkim to get new all-weather highway".
External linksedit
Changey Falls - A Full view of the Falls on YouTube
About Changey Falls North Bengal Tourism
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April 11, 2024
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Lava also known as Lava Bazar is a town in the Kalimpong II CD block in the Kalimpong subdivision of the Kalimpong district in the Indian state of West Bengal As it lies in the high altitude so it is also visible from high altitude towns and villages of East Sikkim high areas of Bhutan and also from Pakyong Airport The climate of the town is usually very cold because of high altitude making it a perfect place for tourists during summer season Lava KalimpongTownA clock n the main town squareLava KalimpongLocation of Lava in West BengalShow map of West BengalLava KalimpongLava Kalimpong India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 27 05 10 N 88 39 38 E 27 08611 N 88 66056 E 27 08611 88 66056CountryIndiaStateWest BengalDistrictKalimpongElevation2 200 m 7 200 ft Population 2011 Total1 836Languages OfficialNepali EnglishTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN734 314Telephone code03552Vehicle registrationWB 78 79Nearest cityKalimpong MalbazarWebsitekalimpong wbr gov wbr in Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Location 1 2 Area 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small map the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly Location edit Lava is located at 27 05 10 N 88 39 38 E 27 08611 N 88 66056 E 27 08611 88 66056 Area overview edit 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 Description of the place edit Lava is a small hamlet situated 30 kilometres 19 mi east of the town of Kalimpong through Algarah in Kalimpong district of the state of West Bengal India Lava is situated at an altitude of 7 200 feet 2 195 m It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter It is the entry point to the Virgin Neora Valley National Park from Kalimpong 9 The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from tropical deciduous to the wet alpine trees of fir pine and birch The verdant forests are a popular spot for picnicking trekking and bird watching Lava has gradually become a favorite tourist destination Temperature decreases below Zero Degree in Winter and increases up to Maximum 30 Degree Celsius in Summer It is situated on the trade route to Tibet via the Chumbi Valley Lava can be reach through Gorubathan from Damdim or Malbazar of Jalpaiguri District Distance from Gorubathan is 50 kilometres The Road is Wide Smooth and full with Scenic Beauty in every turn The new Road is Built by Border Roads Organisation B R O of Defence Ministry of Government of India Wild animals such as the Himalayan black bear Leopard Wild Boar Red Panda and barking deer are found in these parts Some Royal Bengal Tiger was found and captured in Camera here in the Year 2015 A Buddhist Monastery is present on one of the hills of Lava Notable sites include Changey Waterfalls Rache La Kolakham and Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery Demographics editAccording to the 2011 Census of India Lava Bazar DIF had a total population of 1 836 of which 945 51 were males and 891 49 were females There were 195 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years The total number of literate people in Lava Bazar DIF was 1 283 78 18 of the population over 6 years 10 Tourism in Lava editOne of favoured destinations from Lava is Neora Valley National Park 11 Lava and surrounding area is also a popular destination for bird watchers and butterflies 12 Because of cold climate in the town and nearby areas it is a perfect destination for tourists during summer season The beautiful National Highway 717A passing through forests deep valleys rivers and top of the hills Ambiok and other Tea Gardens Many sunrise view points Local Homestay Kafer etc are the places of interest in lava Transport editLava lies on National Highway 717A connecting Bagrakote to Gangtok via Pakyong Airport 13 Taxis Jeeps Buses etc are available from Labha to cities and towns like Kalimpong Pedong Rhenock Algarah Malbazar Gorubathan Siliguri etc The nearest railway station is Malbazar Junction 58 kilometres away and the nearest airport is Pakyong Airport about 75 80 kilometres and Bagdogra International Airport around 110 kilometres Gallery edit nbsp View from the town of Lava nbsp Buddhist Monastery in Lava nbsp Chestnut bellied Nuthatch nbsp Flowers in Lava Monastery nbsp Holy Child at Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery Year 2009 nbsp Curious Tourist on the Roof of NBSTC Bus at Lava nbsp Rache La from Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery Year 2009References edit 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 amp 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 Tourism information about Lava village in West Bengal Department of tourism West Bengal Retrieved 22 April 2019 2011 Census Primary Census Abstract Data Tables West Bengal District wise Registrar General and Census Commissioner India Retrieved 1 April 2020 Adventure treks lined up in north Bengal forests The Telegraph India Retrieved 22 April 2019 Five Places To Go Birding In West Bengal This Winter Outlook Traveller Magazine Retrieved 22 April 2019 Doklam effect Sikkim to get new all weather highway External links editChangey Falls A Full view of the Falls on YouTube About Changey Falls North Bengal Tourism nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lava West Bengal Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lava West Bengal amp oldid 1161108636, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
