Division 4 Concise definition of the geographical area

The Darjeeling Tea is grown in the district of Darjeeling, situated in the state of West Bengal, India. The following Sub-Divisions of the District of Darjeeling in the State of West Bengal (India) have on their territory tea gardens: Sadar sub-division, only hilly areas of Kalimpong Sub-Division comprising Samabeong Tea Estate, Ambiok Tea Estate, Mission Hill Tea Estate, Upper Fagu and Kumai Tea Estates and Kurseong Sub-Division excluding the areas in jurisdiction list 20, 21, 23, 24, 29, 31 and 33 comprising Subtiguri Sub-Division of New Chumta Tea Estate, Simulbari and Marionbari Tea Estate of Kurseong Police station in Kurseong Sub-Division. The tea gardens are situated at an altitude of between 600 and 2 250 metres on steep slopes which provide ideal natural drainage for the generous rainfall the district receives.