Teesta Bazaar is located at. Teesta Bazaar is situated at an elevation of above mean sea level. River rafting can be undertaken at this point. It is also at the point where the Teesta river flows into West Bengal. Most of the area around Teesta is patrolled by the Indian Army as it comes under a sensitive border area.
Area overview
The map alongside shows the Kalimpong Sadar subdivision of Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from. This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.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. The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block.In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state.While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at Kalimpong in 1962the entire subdivision, other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 to have their first degree colleges at Pedong and Gorubathan. 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.
Transport
It is a road junction on the Siliguri-Gangtok National Highway 10 and the State Highway 12 with links to both Darjeeling and Kalimpong. The National Highway 10 crosses Teesta River here. Darjeeling is on the west of the river and Kalimpong is on the east of the river. Leaving NH 10 and continuing upriver on the right bank from Siliguri on a narrower road, the smaller road leads to Darjeeling towards the west. Continuing on NH 10 on the left bank of the river after crossing the bridge, the road towards Kalimpong takes off at a junction ahead of the bridge.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Tista Bazar DIF had a total population of 2,953 of which 1,530 were males and 1,423 were females. There were 327 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate people in Tista Bazar DIF was 2,053.
Places to Stay
1. The Elgin Silver Oaks, Kalimpong is near to Teesta Bazaar and a heritage place to live in. 2. Summit Barsana Resort & Spa 3. Holumba Haven 4. Hill Top Tourist Lodge
