Where is Birik Forest village located?
Birik Forest is in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Birik Forest Village
Birik Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306257, the Census 2011 record lists 93 people in 24 households and the reported area is 515.57 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong -I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalinpong at about 10 km.
Village Code306257
Population93
Households24
Area515.57 hectares
Nearest TownKalinpong
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Birik Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306257
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Darjiling
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kalimpong -I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02156
- CD Block
- Kalimpong -I
- Households
- 24
- Population
- 93
- Male Population
- 48
- Female Population
- 45
- Sex Ratio
- 937.5
- Area
- 515.57 hectares
- Area
- 5.16 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kalinpong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734313
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Birik Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 93 people, 515.57 hectares of reported area and Kalinpong as the nearest town reference for Birik Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Birik Forest falls under Kalimpong -I Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306257.
- The record lists 93 people living in 24 households.
- The reported village area is 515.57 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kalinpong.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density18.04 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share46.24%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Birik Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306257 and Kalimpong -I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02156
- Village Census Code
- 306257
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Kalimpong -I
Location and Distance
Kalinpong is the nearest town listed for Birik Forest, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kalimpong
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 21.7 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kalinpong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Kalinpong
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 515.57 hectares
- Area
- 5.16 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 93 people in 24 households, with 48 male residents and 45 female residents. The average household size is 3.88, and SC share is 4.3% and ST share is 46.24% for Birik Forest. Population density works out to about 18.04 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 24
- Total Population
- 93
- Male Population
- 48
- Female Population
- 45
- Sex Ratio
- 937.5
- Average Household Size
- 3.88
- SC Population
- 4
- SC Male Population
- 1
- SC Female Population
- 3
- SC Population Share
- 4.3
- ST Population
- 43
- ST Male Population
- 24
- ST Female Population
- 19
- ST Population Share
- 46.24
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Birik Forest.
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Birik Forest include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Birik Forest include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Birik Forest is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Birik Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ginger
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 459.07 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 56.5
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Birik Forest village in?
Birik Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Birik Forest village in?
Birik Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Birik Forest under?
Birik Forest comes under Kalimpong -I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Birik Forest?
The Census village code of Birik Forest is 306257.
What is the population of Birik Forest village?
The village record lists 93 people and 24 households for Birik Forest.
How many households are in Birik Forest village?
The village record lists 24 households for Birik Forest.
What is the male and female population of Birik Forest?
The record lists 48 male residents and 45 female residents for Birik Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Birik Forest village?
The sex ratio of Birik Forest is 937.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Birik Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Birik Forest is 515.57 hectares.
What is the population density of Birik Forest village?
The approximate population density of Birik Forest is 18.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Birik Forest?
The nearest town listed for Birik Forest is Kalinpong, about 10 km away.
How far is Birik Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Birik Forest is about 21.7 km from Kalimpong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Birik Forest?
For Birik Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Birik Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Birik Forest.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Birik Forest.
Is road connectivity reported for this village?
No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Birik Forest.