It is undulating country, largely forested, with numerous rivers flowing down from the outer ranges of the Himalayas in Bhutan.

There is high concentration of tribal people (scheduled tribes) in the three northern blocks of the district.

[1][2][3] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision.

The total number of literate people in Pachkalguri was 2,206 (75.83% of the population over 6 years).

[6] Pachkalguri Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, is the major government medical facility in the Alipurduar I CD block.