Where is Sakam Forest village located?
Sakam Forest is in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
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Sakam Forest Village
Sakam Forest is an inhabited village in Gorubathan Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306348, the Census 2011 record lists 1,158 people in 290 households and the reported area is 893.56 hectares. The local references include Gorubathan CD Block.
Sakam Forest is a village in Gorubathan Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306348 and 1,158 people in 290 households.
Village Code306348
Population1,158
Households290
Area893.56 hectares
Detailed village profile
Sakam Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,158 people and 893.56 hectares of reported area for Sakam Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sakam Forest falls under Gorubathan Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306348.
- The record lists 1,158 people living in 290 households.
- The reported village area is 893.56 hectares.
- 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
- Sakam Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306348
- 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
- 290
- Population
- 1,158
- Male Population
- 751
- Female Population
- 407
- Sex Ratio
- 541.94
- Area
- 893.56 hectares
- Area
- 8.94 sq 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
129.59 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.99 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
5.44%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
34.11%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sakam Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306348 and Gorubathan CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02158
- Village Census Code
- 306348
- CD Block Code
- 0005
- CD Block Name
- Gorubathan
Location and Distance
Location fields show nearby towns and headquarters from the source record. Use them for general orientation only.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Fagu
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 19.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Total Geographical Area
- 893.56 hectares
- Area
- 8.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,158 people in 290 households, with 751 male residents and 407 female residents. The average household size is 3.99, and SC share is 5.44% and ST share is 34.11% for Sakam Forest. Population density works out to about 129.59 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 290
- Total Population
- 1,158
- Male Population
- 751
- Female Population
- 407
- Sex Ratio
- 541.94
- Average Household Size
- 3.99
- SC Population
- 63
- SC Male Population
- 43
- SC Female Population
- 20
- SC Population Share
- 5.44
- ST Population
- 395
- ST Male Population
- 203
- ST Female Population
- 192
- ST Population Share
- 34.11
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sakam Forest list 3 government primary 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
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sakam Forest include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 169.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sakam Forest include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sakam Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sakam Forest is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sakam Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Millef and Corn and net sown area is 321.75 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Millef
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Corn
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 307.97 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 93.89
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 321.75
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 321.75 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
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 Sakam 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 Sakam Forest village in?
Sakam Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Sakam Forest village in?
Sakam Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sakam Forest under?
Sakam Forest comes under Gorubathan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sakam Forest?
The Census village code of Sakam Forest is 306348.
What is the population of Sakam Forest village?
The village record lists 1,158 people and 290 households for Sakam Forest.
How many households are in Sakam Forest village?
The village record lists 290 households for Sakam Forest.
What is the male and female population of Sakam Forest?
The record lists 751 male residents and 407 female residents for Sakam Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Sakam Forest village?
The sex ratio of Sakam Forest is 541.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sakam Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Sakam Forest is 893.56 hectares.
What is the population density of Sakam Forest village?
The approximate population density of Sakam Forest is 129.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
How far is Sakam Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Sakam Forest is about 19.6 km from Fagu, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sakam Forest?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Sakam Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sakam Forest?
For Sakam Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Millef and Corn and net sown area is 321.75 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sakam 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 Sakam 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 Sakam Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sakam Forest.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sakam Forest.