Belakoba

Belakoba is a small town in Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal, known for its Chamcham, a type of sweet originating in the Pora Bari locale of Bangladesh. 
Belakoba is not only a cradle to Chamcham, but also cradle to art and music.

Demographics
As per 2001 census, Belakoba had a total population of 21,615. Decadal growth for the district was 21.52 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent.

Transportation
Belakoba is located 17 km distance from the city of Jalpaiguri, which is the district as well as the subdivisional headquarters & 28 km from the City of Siliguri, which is the largest city in the region. The town is 446 km far from its state capital city of Kolkata. Other nearest towns are Rajganj (9.2 km), Maynaguri (24.4 km), Mal (32.9 km). Belakoba has a well-developed transportation network. The town can be accessed by rail or roads. The Belakoba railway station serves the place directly.

References

Category:Cities and towns in Jalpaiguri district