The northern portion has hilly terrain which is part of the sub-Himalayan ranges, the central tract is locally called Bhaber.

The southern portion is gently sloping alluvial plain locally called Terai.

[5] [6] [7] According to the 2011 Census of India, the Dhupguri CD block had a total population of 414,854, of which 380,090 were rural, and 34,764 were urban.

[8] See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate Primary Census Abstract Data

In the 2011 Census of India, Hindus numbered 328,717 and formed 79.24% of the population of Dhupguri CD block.

[10] Others include Addi Bassi, Marang Boro, Santal, Saranath, Sari Dharma, Sarna, Alchchi, Bidin, Sant, Saevdharm, Seran, Saran, Sarin, Kheria,[11] and other religious communities.

It includes factory, mining, plantation, transport and office workers, those engaged in business and commerce, teachers, entertainment artistes and so on.

[17] There are 98 inhabited villages in the Dhupguri CD block, as per the District Census Handbook, Jalpaiguri, 2011.

75 villages (76.53%) have telephones (including landlines, public call offices and mobile phones).

The area is flood prone and the rivers often change course causing immense damage to crops and cultivated lands.

[19] In 2013-14, there were 199 fertiliser depots, 84 seed stores and 78 fair price shops in the Dhupguri CD block.

Cultivation of tea in the Dooars was primarily pioneered and promoted by the British but there was significant contribution of Indian entrepreneurs.

The fund, created by the Government of India, is designed to redress regional imbalances in development.

[25] Kabi Sukanta Mahavidyalaya was established in 1981.Affiliated with the University of North Bengal, it offers courses in arts and commerce.

Dhupguri municipal area (located outside the block) had 1 rural hospital with 70 beds and 6 doctors.