Where is Riyong Forest village located?
Riyong Forest is in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Riyong Forest Village
Riyong Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306253, the Census 2011 record lists 185 people in 43 households and the reported area is 10.52 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong -I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 10 km.
Village Code306253
Population185
Households43
Area10.52 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Riyong Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306253
- 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
- 43
- Population
- 185
- Male Population
- 97
- Female Population
- 88
- Sex Ratio
- 907.22
- Area
- 10.52 hectares
- Area
- 0.11 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kalimpong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734321
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Riyong Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 185 people, 10.52 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Riyong Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Riyong Forest falls under Kalimpong -I Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306253.
- The record lists 185 people living in 43 households.
- The reported village area is 10.52 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
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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 Density1,758.56 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.3 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18.38%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Riyong Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306253 and Kalimpong -I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02156
- Village Census Code
- 306253
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Kalimpong -I
Location and Distance
Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Riyong 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
- 25.1 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
- 10.52 hectares
- Area
- 0.11 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 185 people in 43 households, with 97 male residents and 88 female residents. The average household size is 4.3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 18.38% for Riyong Forest. Population density works out to about 1,758.56 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 43
- Total Population
- 185
- Male Population
- 97
- Female Population
- 88
- Sex Ratio
- 907.22
- Average Household Size
- 4.3
- ST Population
- 34
- ST Male Population
- 16
- ST Female Population
- 18
- ST Population Share
- 18.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Riyong 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
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Riyong Forest include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Riyong Forest include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Riyong Forest include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Riyong Forest is reported as 18 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
- 18 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 Riyong 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
- 4.48 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.04
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 Riyong Forest village in?
Riyong Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Riyong Forest village in?
Riyong Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Riyong Forest under?
Riyong Forest comes under Kalimpong -I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Riyong Forest?
The Census village code of Riyong Forest is 306253.
What is the population of Riyong Forest village?
The village record lists 185 people and 43 households for Riyong Forest.
How many households are in Riyong Forest village?
The village record lists 43 households for Riyong Forest.
What is the male and female population of Riyong Forest?
The record lists 97 male residents and 88 female residents for Riyong Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Riyong Forest village?
The sex ratio of Riyong Forest is 907.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Riyong Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Riyong Forest is 10.52 hectares.
What is the population density of Riyong Forest village?
The approximate population density of Riyong Forest is 1,758.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Riyong Forest?
The nearest town listed for Riyong Forest is Kalimpong, about 10 km away.
How far is Riyong Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Riyong Forest is about 25.1 km from Kalimpong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Riyong Forest?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Riyong Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Riyong Forest?
For Riyong Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Riyong Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Riyong Forest.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Riyong Forest.