Where is Kaffir Forest village located?
Kaffir Forest is in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kaffir Forest Village
Kaffir Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306223, the Census 2011 record lists 15 people in 4 households and the reported area is 302.88 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong -I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 10 km.
Kaffir Forest is a village in Kalimpong -I Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306223 and 15 people in 4 households.
Village Code306223
Population15
Households4
Area302.88 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong
Detailed village profile
Kaffir Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 15 people, 302.88 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Kaffir Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kaffir Forest falls under Kalimpong -I Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306223.
- The record lists 15 people living in 4 households.
- The reported village area is 302.88 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kalimpong.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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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.
- The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.
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
- Kaffir Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306223
- 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
- 4
- Population
- 15
- Male Population
- 5
- Female Population
- 10
- Sex Ratio
- 2,000
- Area
- 302.88 hectares
- Area
- 3.03 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kalimpong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734314
- 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
4.95 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.75 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
60%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kaffir Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306223 and Kalimpong -I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02156
- Village Census Code
- 306223
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Kalimpong -I
Location and Distance
Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Kaffir 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
- 13.1 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kalimpong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Kalimpong
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 302.88 hectares
- Area
- 3.03 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 15 people in 4 households, with 5 male residents and 10 female residents. The average household size is 3.75, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 60% for Kaffir Forest. Population density works out to about 4.95 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 4
- Total Population
- 15
- Male Population
- 5
- Female Population
- 10
- Sex Ratio
- 2,000
- Average Household Size
- 3.75
- ST Population
- 9
- ST Male Population
- 3
- ST Female Population
- 6
- ST Population Share
- 60
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Kaffir Forest.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kaffir Forest include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kaffir 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kaffir Forest is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 13 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
- 13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kaffir Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and Cardamam. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ginger
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Cardamam
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 296.88 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.0
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 Kaffir 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
- 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 | 734314 | Kalimpong | Kalimpong - II | Algarah Bazer D.I.F. | Aligarh Kalimpong and Aligarh Road, Algarh, Kalimpong, West Bengal, 734314 |
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 Kaffir Forest village in?
Kaffir Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Kaffir Forest village in?
Kaffir Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kaffir Forest under?
Kaffir Forest comes under Kalimpong -I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kaffir Forest?
The Census village code of Kaffir Forest is 306223.
What is the population of Kaffir Forest village?
The village record lists 15 people and 4 households for Kaffir Forest.
How many households are in Kaffir Forest village?
The village record lists 4 households for Kaffir Forest.
What is the male and female population of Kaffir Forest?
The record lists 5 male residents and 10 female residents for Kaffir Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Kaffir Forest village?
The sex ratio of Kaffir Forest is 2,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kaffir Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Kaffir Forest is 302.88 hectares.
What is the population density of Kaffir Forest village?
The approximate population density of Kaffir Forest is 4.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kaffir Forest?
The nearest town listed for Kaffir Forest is Kalimpong, about 10 km away.
How far is Kaffir Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Kaffir Forest is about 13.1 km from Kalimpong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kaffir Forest?
For Kaffir Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and Cardamam.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kaffir 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 Kaffir Forest. These records include 1 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 Kaffir Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kaffir Forest.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Kaffir Forest.