Where is Mal Forest village located?
Mal Forest is in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Mal Forest Village
Mal Forest is an inhabited village in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306345, the Census 2011 record lists 1,024 people in 197 households and the reported area is 2,499.36 hectares. The local references include Gorubathan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mal Bazar at about 18 km.
Mal Forest is a village in Gorubathan Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306345 and 1,024 people in 197 households.
Village Code306345
Population1,024
Households197
Area2,499.36 hectares
Nearest TownMal Bazar
Detailed village profile
Mal Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,024 people, 2,499.36 hectares of reported area and Mal Bazar as the nearest town reference for Mal Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Mal Forest falls under Gorubathan Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306345.
- The record lists 1,024 people living in 197 households.
- The reported village area is 2,499.36 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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- 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
- Mal Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306345
- 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
- 197
- Population
- 1,024
- Male Population
- 522
- Female Population
- 502
- Sex Ratio
- 961.69
- Area
- 2,499.36 hectares
- Area
- 24.99 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Mal Bazar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 735231
- 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
40.97 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.2 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
10.94%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
45.7%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mal Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306345 and Gorubathan CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02158
- Village Census Code
- 306345
- CD Block Code
- 0005
- CD Block Name
- Gorubathan
Location and Distance
Mal Bazar is the nearest town listed for Mal Forest, about 18 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Fagu
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Mal Bazar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Mal Bazar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 2,499.36 hectares
- Area
- 24.99 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,024 people in 197 households, with 522 male residents and 502 female residents. The average household size is 5.2, and SC share is 10.94% and ST share is 45.7% for Mal Forest. Population density works out to about 40.97 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 197
- Total Population
- 1,024
- Male Population
- 522
- Female Population
- 502
- Sex Ratio
- 961.69
- Average Household Size
- 5.2
- SC Population
- 112
- SC Male Population
- 62
- SC Female Population
- 50
- SC Population Share
- 10.94
- ST Population
- 468
- ST Male Population
- 243
- ST Female Population
- 225
- ST Population Share
- 45.7
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mal 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
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mal Forest. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Mal Forest.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 242.81 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Mal Forest.
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Mal 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mal Forest is reported as 12 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
- 12 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 Mal Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and net sown area is 323.34 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ginger
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1,860.74 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 72.47
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 323.34
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 323.34 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- 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 Mal 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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 735231 | Kalimpong | Gorubathan | Gorubathan Khasmahal | Gorubathan Gorubathan, P. O. Fagu, Kalimpong, West Bengal, 735231 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 735231 | Kalimpong | Gorubathan | Gorubathan Khasmahal | Gorubathan State Bank of India Gorubathan, Kalimpong, West Bengal, 735231 |
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 Mal Forest village in?
Mal Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Mal Forest village in?
Mal Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Mal Forest under?
Mal Forest comes under Gorubathan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mal Forest?
The Census village code of Mal Forest is 306345.
What is the population of Mal Forest village?
The village record lists 1,024 people and 197 households for Mal Forest.
How many households are in Mal Forest village?
The village record lists 197 households for Mal Forest.
What is the male and female population of Mal Forest?
The record lists 522 male residents and 502 female residents for Mal Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Mal Forest village?
The sex ratio of Mal Forest is 961.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mal Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Mal Forest is 2,499.36 hectares.
What is the population density of Mal Forest village?
The approximate population density of Mal Forest is 40.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mal Forest?
The nearest town listed for Mal Forest is Mal Bazar, about 18 km away.
How far is Mal Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Mal Forest is about 2.9 km from Fagu, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mal Forest?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mal Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mal Forest?
For Mal Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and net sown area is 323.34 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mal Forest?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mal Forest. These records include 2 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 Mal Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mal Forest.