Samalbong is an inhabited village in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306158, the Census 2011 record lists 2,077 people in 454 households and the reported area is 809.37 hectares. The local references include Darjeeling Pulbazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darjeeling at about 45 km.
In short:
Samalbong is a village in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306158 and 2,077 people in 454 households.
Village Code306158
Population2,077
Households454
Area809.37 hectares
Nearest TownDarjeeling
Detailed village profile
Samalbong at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,077 people, 809.37 hectares of reported area and Darjeeling as the nearest town reference for Samalbong, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Samalbong falls under Darjeeling Pulbazar Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 306158.
The record lists 2,077 people living in 454 households.
The reported village area is 809.37 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Darjeeling.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Samalbong
Census Village Code
306158
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Darjiling
District Census Code
327
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Darjeeling Pulbazar
Sub-district Census Code
02154
CD Block
Darjeeling Pulbazar
Households
454
Population
2,077
Male Population
1,035
Female Population
1,042
Sex Ratio
1,006.76
Area
809.37 hectares
Area
8.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Darjeeling
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734201
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density256.62 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.57 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.31%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share42.18%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share67.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Samalbong in the official administrative record. Census village code 306158 and Darjeeling Pulbazar CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02154
Village Census Code
306158
CD Block Code
0001
CD Block Name
Darjeeling Pulbazar
Location and Distance
Darjeeling is the nearest town listed for Samalbong, about 45 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Darjeeling
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
42.4 km
District Headquarter
Darjiling
Nearest Statutory Town
Darjeeling
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town
Darjeeling
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
809.37 hectares
Area
8.09 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,077 people in 454 households, with 1,035 male residents and 1,042 female residents. The average household size is 4.57, and SC share is 2.31% and ST share is 42.18% for Samalbong. Population density works out to about 256.62 people per sq km.
Total Households
454
Total Population
2,077
Male Population
1,035
Female Population
1,042
Sex Ratio
1,006.76
Average Household Size
4.57
SC Population
48
SC Male Population
22
SC Female Population
26
SC Population Share
2.31
ST Population
876
ST Male Population
437
ST Female Population
439
ST Population Share
42.18
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Samalbong list 8 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
8
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
8
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Government Arts And Science Degree College Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samalbong include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.37 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Samalbong include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Samalbong include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ATM
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Samalbong is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Samalbong show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Orange and Ginger, net sown area is 733 hectares and irrigated land is 495 hectares (67.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Orange
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ginger
Forest Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
733.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
238 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
495.0
Canals Area In Hectares
495 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
734201
Darjiling
Darjeeling Pulbazar
Bijanbari
Bijanbari Bijanbari Bazar, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734201
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samalbong village located?
Samalbong is in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Samalbong village in?
Samalbong village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Samalbong village in?
Samalbong village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Samalbong under?
Samalbong comes under Darjeeling Pulbazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Samalbong?
The Census village code of Samalbong is 306158.
What is the population of Samalbong village?
The village record lists 2,077 people and 454 households for Samalbong.
How many households are in Samalbong village?
The village record lists 454 households for Samalbong.
What is the male and female population of Samalbong?
The record lists 1,035 male residents and 1,042 female residents for Samalbong.
What is the sex ratio of Samalbong village?
The sex ratio of Samalbong is 1,006.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Samalbong village?
The reported geographical area of Samalbong is 809.37 hectares.
What is the population density of Samalbong village?
The approximate population density of Samalbong is 256.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Samalbong?
The nearest town listed for Samalbong is Darjeeling, about 45 km away.
How far is Samalbong from the sub-district headquarters?
Samalbong is about 42.4 km from Darjeeling, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Samalbong?
The village facility record lists 8 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Samalbong.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Samalbong?
For Samalbong, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Orange and Ginger, net sown area is 733 hectares and irrigated land is 495 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Samalbong?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Samalbong. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Samalbong.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Samalbong.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.