Where is Sum Forest village located?
Sum Forest is in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
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Sum Forest Village
Sum Forest is an inhabited village in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306176, the Census 2011 record lists 49 people in 8 households and the reported area is 168.35 hectares. The local references include Darjeeling Pulbazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darjeeling at about 19 km.
Sum Forest is a village in Darjeeling Pulbazar Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306176 and 49 people in 8 households.
Village Code306176
Population49
Households8
Area168.35 hectares
Nearest TownDarjeeling
Detailed village profile
Sum Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 49 people, 168.35 hectares of reported area and Darjeeling as the nearest town reference for Sum Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sum Forest falls under Darjeeling Pulbazar Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306176.
- The record lists 49 people living in 8 households.
- The reported village area is 168.35 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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
- Sum Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306176
- 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
- 8
- Population
- 49
- Male Population
- 26
- Female Population
- 23
- Sex Ratio
- 884.62
- Area
- 168.35 hectares
- Area
- 1.68 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Darjeeling
- Nearest Town Distance
- 19 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734104
- 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 Density
29.11 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.12 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
77.55%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sum Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306176 and Darjeeling Pulbazar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02154
- Village Census Code
- 306176
- CD Block Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Darjeeling Pulbazar
Location and Distance
Darjeeling is the nearest town listed for Sum Forest, about 19 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Darjeeling
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Darjeeling
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 19 km
- Nearest Town
- Darjeeling
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 19 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 168.35 hectares
- Area
- 1.68 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 49 people in 8 households, with 26 male residents and 23 female residents. The average household size is 6.12, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 77.55% for Sum Forest. Population density works out to about 29.11 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 8
- Total Population
- 49
- Male Population
- 26
- Female Population
- 23
- Sex Ratio
- 884.62
- Average Household Size
- 6.12
- ST Population
- 38
- ST Male Population
- 18
- ST Female Population
- 20
- ST Population Share
- 77.55
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sum Forest.
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sum Forest include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sum Forest include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sum Forest is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sum Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger, Potato and Orange. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ginger
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Potato
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Orange
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 125 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 43.35
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sum Forest
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not 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 and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 734104 | Darjiling | No Block | Darjiling (M) | Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling Lebong Bazar, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734104 |
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
Which district is Sum Forest village in?
Sum Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Sum Forest village in?
Sum Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sum Forest under?
Sum Forest comes under Darjeeling Pulbazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sum Forest?
The Census village code of Sum Forest is 306176.
What is the population of Sum Forest village?
The village record lists 49 people and 8 households for Sum Forest.
How many households are in Sum Forest village?
The village record lists 8 households for Sum Forest.
What is the male and female population of Sum Forest?
The record lists 26 male residents and 23 female residents for Sum Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Sum Forest village?
The sex ratio of Sum Forest is 884.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sum Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Sum Forest is 168.35 hectares.
What is the population density of Sum Forest village?
The approximate population density of Sum Forest is 29.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sum Forest?
The nearest town listed for Sum Forest is Darjeeling, about 19 km away.
How far is Sum Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Sum Forest is about 4.4 km from Darjeeling, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sum Forest?
For Sum Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger, Potato and Orange.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sum Forest?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sum Forest. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sum Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sum Forest.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sum Forest.