Where is Pogu Forest village located?
Pogu Forest is in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
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Pogu Forest Village
Pogu Forest is an inhabited village in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306337, the Census 2011 record lists 299 people in 48 households and the reported area is 1,755.54 hectares. The local references include Gorubathan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malbazar at about 22 km.
Village Code306337
Population299
Households48
Area1,755.54 hectares
Nearest TownMalbazar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pogu Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306337
- 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
- 299
- Male Population
- 144
- Female Population
- 155
- Sex Ratio
- 1,076.39
- Area
- 1,755.54 hectares
- Area
- 17.56 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Malbazar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 735222
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pogu Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 299 people, 1,755.54 hectares of reported area and Malbazar as the nearest town reference for Pogu Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pogu Forest falls under Gorubathan Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306337.
- The record lists 299 people living in 48 households.
- The reported village area is 1,755.54 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Malbazar.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density17.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.23 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share54.18%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pogu Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306337 and Gorubathan CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02158
- Village Census Code
- 306337
- CD Block Code
- 0005
- CD Block Name
- Gorubathan
Location and Distance
Malbazar is the nearest town listed for Pogu Forest, about 22 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Fagu
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Malbazar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Malbazar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,755.54 hectares
- Area
- 17.56 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 299 people in 48 households, with 144 male residents and 155 female residents. The average household size is 6.23, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 54.18% for Pogu Forest. Population density works out to about 17.03 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 48
- Total Population
- 299
- Male Population
- 144
- Female Population
- 155
- Sex Ratio
- 1,076.39
- Average Household Size
- 6.23
- ST Population
- 162
- ST Male Population
- 79
- ST Female Population
- 83
- ST Population Share
- 54.18
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pogu Forest list 2 private primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Pogu Forest.
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- 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 Pogu Forest.
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pogu Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pogu Forest is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 7 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pogu Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Broom Stick and Bittle Nut and net sown area is 293.4 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Broom Stick
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Bittle Nut
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1,138.33 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 81.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 293.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 293.4 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 Pogu 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
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- 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 | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 25% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 25% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 735222 | Jalpaiguri | Mal | Manabari | Jalpaiguri, Wb Oodlabari Bazar, Po-Manabari, Ps-Mal, Dist-, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735222 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 735222 | Jalpaiguri | Falakata | Malkanihat | Estate Oodishaelhiabari Tea, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735222 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 735222 | Jalpaiguri | Mal | Odlabari (Ct) | Oodlabari National Highway-31, Manabari P. O, Oodlabari, Mal(block), Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735222 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 735222 | Jalpaiguri | Mal | Dakshin Odlabari (Ct) | Vill: Odlabari State Bank of India Odlabari, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735222 |
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 Pogu Forest village in?
Pogu Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Pogu Forest village in?
Pogu Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Pogu Forest under?
Pogu Forest comes under Gorubathan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pogu Forest?
The Census village code of Pogu Forest is 306337.
What is the population of Pogu Forest village?
The village record lists 299 people and 48 households for Pogu Forest.
How many households are in Pogu Forest village?
The village record lists 48 households for Pogu Forest.
What is the male and female population of Pogu Forest?
The record lists 144 male residents and 155 female residents for Pogu Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Pogu Forest village?
The sex ratio of Pogu Forest is 1,076.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pogu Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Pogu Forest is 1,755.54 hectares.
What is the population density of Pogu Forest village?
The approximate population density of Pogu Forest is 17.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pogu Forest?
The nearest town listed for Pogu Forest is Malbazar, about 22 km away.
How far is Pogu Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Pogu Forest is about 7 km from Fagu, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pogu Forest?
The village facility record lists 2 private primary schools and 1 government middle school for Pogu Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pogu Forest?
For Pogu Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Broom Stick and Bittle Nut and net sown area is 293.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pogu Forest?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pogu Forest. These records include 4 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 Pogu Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Pogu Forest.