Indian Village Directory

Mangwa Forest Village

Mangwa Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306233, the Census 2011 record lists 711 people in 161 households and the reported area is 467.01 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong -I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Mangwa Forest is a village in Kalimpong -I Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306233 and 711 people in 161 households.
Village Code306233
Population711
Households161
Area467.01 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong

Key Village Facts

Village
Mangwa Forest
Census Village Code
306233
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
161
Population
711
Male Population
376
Female Population
335
Sex Ratio
890.96
Area
467.01 hectares
Area
4.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Kalimpong
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734312
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mangwa Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 711 people, 467.01 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Mangwa Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDarjiling
CD BlockKalimpong -I
  • Mangwa Forest falls under Kalimpong -I Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 306233.
  • The record lists 711 people living in 161 households.
  • The reported village area is 467.01 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, 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 Density152.25 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.17%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share14.06%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mangwa Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306233 and Kalimpong -I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02156
Village Census Code
306233
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Kalimpong -I

Location and Distance

Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Mangwa Forest, about 3 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kalimpong
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4.4 km
District Headquarter
Darjiling
Nearest Statutory Town
Kalimpong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town
Kalimpong
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
467.01 hectares
Area
4.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 711 people in 161 households, with 376 male residents and 335 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 7.17% and ST share is 14.06% for Mangwa Forest. Population density works out to about 152.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
161
Total Population
711
Male Population
376
Female Population
335
Sex Ratio
890.96
Average Household Size
4.42
SC Population
51
SC Male Population
26
SC Female Population
25
SC Population Share
7.17
ST Population
100
ST Male Population
49
ST Female Population
51
ST Population Share
14.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mangwa Forest list 1 government primary school. 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
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Mangwa Forest.

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
69.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Mangwa Forest.

National Highway
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mangwa Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mangwa Forest is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 15 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mangwa Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Broom Stick, Ginger and Maize. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Broom Stick
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ginger
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
199.08 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
198.23

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mangwa 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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 734312 Kalimpong Kalimpong -I Tista Bazar D.I.F. Teesta Bridge Teesta Bazar, Teh.kalimpeng, Kalimpong, West Bengal, 734312

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

Where is Mangwa Forest village located?

Mangwa Forest is in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Mangwa Forest village in?

Mangwa Forest village is in Darjiling district.

Which state is Mangwa Forest village in?

Mangwa Forest village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Mangwa Forest under?

Mangwa Forest comes under Kalimpong -I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mangwa Forest?

The Census village code of Mangwa Forest is 306233.

What is the population of Mangwa Forest village?

The village record lists 711 people and 161 households for Mangwa Forest.

How many households are in Mangwa Forest village?

The village record lists 161 households for Mangwa Forest.

What is the male and female population of Mangwa Forest?

The record lists 376 male residents and 335 female residents for Mangwa Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Mangwa Forest village?

The sex ratio of Mangwa Forest is 890.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mangwa Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Mangwa Forest is 467.01 hectares.

What is the population density of Mangwa Forest village?

The approximate population density of Mangwa Forest is 152.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mangwa Forest?

The nearest town listed for Mangwa Forest is Kalimpong, about 3 km away.

How far is Mangwa Forest from the sub-district headquarters?

Mangwa Forest is about 4.4 km from Kalimpong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mangwa Forest?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mangwa Forest.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mangwa Forest?

For Mangwa Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Broom Stick, Ginger and Maize.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mangwa 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 Mangwa 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 Mangwa Forest.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mangwa Forest.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.