Where is Paren Forest village located?
Paren Forest is in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
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Paren Forest Village
Paren Forest is an inhabited village in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306317, the Census 2011 record lists 196 people in 42 households and the reported area is 1,462.14 hectares. The local references include Gorubathan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mal Bazar at about 40 km.
Village Code306317
Population196
Households42
Area1,462.14 hectares
Nearest TownMal Bazar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Paren Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306317
- 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
- 42
- Population
- 196
- Male Population
- 104
- Female Population
- 92
- Sex Ratio
- 884.62
- Area
- 1,462.14 hectares
- Area
- 14.62 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Mal Bazar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 735206
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Paren Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 196 people, 1,462.14 hectares of reported area and Mal Bazar as the nearest town reference for Paren Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Paren Forest falls under Gorubathan Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306317.
- The record lists 196 people living in 42 households.
- The reported village area is 1,462.14 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density13.41 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share31.12%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Paren Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306317 and Gorubathan CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02158
- Village Census Code
- 306317
- CD Block Code
- 0005
- CD Block Name
- Gorubathan
Location and Distance
Mal Bazar is the nearest town listed for Paren Forest, about 40 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Fagu
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 42.7 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Mal Bazar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Mal Bazar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,462.14 hectares
- Area
- 14.62 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 196 people in 42 households, with 104 male residents and 92 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 31.12% for Paren Forest. Population density works out to about 13.41 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 42
- Total Population
- 196
- Male Population
- 104
- Female Population
- 92
- Sex Ratio
- 884.62
- Average Household Size
- 4.67
- ST Population
- 61
- ST Male Population
- 29
- ST Female Population
- 32
- ST Population Share
- 31.12
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Paren Forest list 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Paren Forest include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 40.47 hectares
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Paren Forest include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Paren Forest is reported as 10 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
- 10 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 Paren Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and net sown area is 60.7 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ginger
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1,336.7 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 24.3
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 60.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 60.7 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Paren 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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 735206 | Jalpaiguri | Matiali | Chalsa Mahabari (Ct) | Chalsa Chalsa, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735206 |
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 Paren Forest village in?
Paren Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Paren Forest village in?
Paren Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Paren Forest under?
Paren Forest comes under Gorubathan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Paren Forest?
The Census village code of Paren Forest is 306317.
What is the population of Paren Forest village?
The village record lists 196 people and 42 households for Paren Forest.
How many households are in Paren Forest village?
The village record lists 42 households for Paren Forest.
What is the male and female population of Paren Forest?
The record lists 104 male residents and 92 female residents for Paren Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Paren Forest village?
The sex ratio of Paren Forest is 884.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Paren Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Paren Forest is 1,462.14 hectares.
What is the population density of Paren Forest village?
The approximate population density of Paren Forest is 13.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Paren Forest?
The nearest town listed for Paren Forest is Mal Bazar, about 40 km away.
How far is Paren Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Paren Forest is about 42.7 km from Fagu, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Paren Forest?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Paren Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Paren Forest?
For Paren Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and net sown area is 60.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Paren 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 Paren 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 Paren Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Paren Forest.