Comprehensive directory of 572 schools in Kalimpong, West Bengal: 423 Govt Schools & 149 Private Schools across 4 blocks
Kalimpong district (West Bengal) hosts an educational network of 572 registered schools spanning across 4 administrative blocks and 250+ villages and urban wards. According to official UDISE+ records, approximately 423 schools are government and local body institutions offering 100% tuition-free education with PM POSHAN mid-day meals, while 149 schools operate as recognized private institutions.
The district records a literacy rate of steady progress. Parents looking for nearby elementary, secondary, or senior secondary schools can select their respective block from the directory above to view all mapped village clusters.
Under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, every private unaided school in Kalimpong district reserves 25% of entry-level seats (Nursery, KG, or Class 1) for children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups. Admissions are allocated through a computerized lottery via the state RTE portal.
Each block in Kalimpong is supervised by a dedicated Block Education Officer (BEO) responsible for school inspections, teacher attendance, mid-day meal audits, and grievance redressal under the District Education Office.
Kalimpong (West Bengal) has approximately 423 government schools listed under UDISE+ (run by Department of Education, Tribal Affairs, and local municipal bodies). All government schools offer 100% tuition-free education.
There are approximately 149 private schools in Kalimpong district. Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act Section 12(1)(c), 25% of entry-level seats in private schools are reserved for children from underprivileged families.
Kalimpong has 572 schools across 4 blocks. Click any block in the list above to see its villages and schools.
Literacy rate data for Kalimpong is not available in our current dataset. Check the Census of India website for district-level education data.
Click the block your village belongs to from the list above. The block page shows all villages. Click your village to see every school registered there in UDISE+.
Yes. Private unaided schools must keep 25% of their entry-class seats (Nursery or Class 1) free for children from low-income or disadvantaged families. Admission is through the state's RTE portal — not directly at the school.