Country India District Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency Darjeeling Elevation 760 m | State West Bengal Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vidhan Sabha constituency Darjeeling University Bijanbari College | |
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Bijanbari (Nepali: बिजनबारी) is a small town lying to the east of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. It is a place of importance in Darjeeling district mainly because of the Block Divisional Office and a Hydel Power Plant. The weather can be very harsh for someone who is not habitual of soaring temperatures during the summer season. As you go further, you will see the river Little (Chota) Rangeet flowing over a bed of rocks and boulders, and separating the hills. There are several picnic spots by the river side. Water from a natural spring "Mani Dhara" is worth mentioning here.
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Geography
Bijanbari lies in a valley at an altitude of 760 m above sea level. The Little Rangeet River (Chota Rangeet) flows near this town. It came to limelight because of give away of bridge over Rangeet River on 22 Oct 2011. 33 People died and several injured.
Administration
Bijanbari is the headquarters of the Darjeeling Pulbazar development block. Bijanbari has Rural Hospital between Bijanabri Bazar and Pul Bazar. Bijanbari has Rural Library located at Center of Bijanbari Bazar and the nearest police station is at Pulbazar-Bijanbari.
Agriculture
Agriculture is the main industry in Bijanbari and the surrounding areas. The valley produces potatoes, cardamom, rice, maize, millets, peas, beans, squash, cauliflower, cabbages, tomatoes and oranges.
Education
Bijanbari has three private schools and a government-run school up to the 12th standard. Bijanbari has one college Bijanbari College, which is affiliated to the University of North Bengal. It was started in October 1995.
Government School - Vidyasagar Higher Secondary School.
Private Schools - Little Rangit English School, Vidya Jyoti Academy and SAPTARSHI ACADEMY.