Indian Village Directory

Lehti Forest Village

Lehti Forest is an inhabited village in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306334, the Census 2011 record lists 266 people in 48 households and the reported area is 1,853.88 hectares. The local references include Gorubathan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mal Bazar at about 10 km.

In short:

Lehti Forest is a village in Gorubathan Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306334 and 266 people in 48 households.

Village Code306334
Population266
Households48
Area1,853.88 hectares
Nearest TownMal Bazar

Detailed village profile

Lehti Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 266 people, 1,853.88 hectares of reported area and Mal Bazar as the nearest town reference for Lehti Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Darjiling
Block Gorubathan
CD Block Gorubathan
  • Lehti Forest falls under Gorubathan Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 306334.
  • The record lists 266 people living in 48 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,853.88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mal Bazar.
  • 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

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
Lehti Forest
Census Village Code
306334
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Darjiling
District Census Code
327
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gorubathan
Sub-district Census Code
02158
CD Block
Gorubathan
Households
48
Population
266
Male Population
129
Female Population
137
Sex Ratio
1,062.02
Area
1,853.88 hectares
Area
18.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Mal Bazar
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734319
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 14.35 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.54 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.63% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 21.8% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Lehti Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306334 and Gorubathan CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02158
Village Census Code
306334
CD Block Code
0005
CD Block Name
Gorubathan

Location and Distance

Mal Bazar is the nearest town listed for Lehti Forest, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Fagu
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25.3 km
District Headquarter
Darjiling
Nearest Statutory Town
Mal Bazar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Mal Bazar
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
1,853.88 hectares
Area
18.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 266 people in 48 households, with 129 male residents and 137 female residents. The average household size is 5.54, and SC share is 2.63% and ST share is 21.8% for Lehti Forest. Population density works out to about 14.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
48
Total Population
266
Male Population
129
Female Population
137
Sex Ratio
1,062.02
Average Household Size
5.54
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
2.63
ST Population
58
ST Male Population
31
ST Female Population
27
ST Population Share
21.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Lehti Forest list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lehti Forest include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
323.78 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Lehti Forest include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Lehti Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Lehti Forest is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Lehti Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and Paddy and net sown area is 242.8 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ginger
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1,186.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
101.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
242.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
242.8 hectares

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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Lehti 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
More than 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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 734319 Darjiling No Block Kalimpong (M) West Bengal 734319 Axis Bank ATM Algarah Bazaar Po Algarah Kalimpong Darjeeling, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734319

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 Lehti Forest village located?

Lehti Forest is in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Lehti Forest village in?

Lehti Forest village is in Darjiling district.

Which state is Lehti Forest village in?

Lehti Forest village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Lehti Forest under?

Lehti Forest comes under Gorubathan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Lehti Forest?

The Census village code of Lehti Forest is 306334.

What is the population of Lehti Forest village?

The village record lists 266 people and 48 households for Lehti Forest.

How many households are in Lehti Forest village?

The village record lists 48 households for Lehti Forest.

What is the male and female population of Lehti Forest?

The record lists 129 male residents and 137 female residents for Lehti Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Lehti Forest village?

The sex ratio of Lehti Forest is 1,062.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Lehti Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Lehti Forest is 1,853.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Lehti Forest village?

The approximate population density of Lehti Forest is 14.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Lehti Forest?

The nearest town listed for Lehti Forest is Mal Bazar, about 10 km away.

How far is Lehti Forest from the sub-district headquarters?

Lehti Forest is about 25.3 km from Fagu, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Lehti Forest?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Lehti Forest.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Lehti Forest?

For Lehti Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and Paddy and net sown area is 242.8 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Lehti 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 Lehti Forest. 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 Lehti Forest.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Lehti Forest.

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.