Where is Turzam Forest village located?
Turzam Forest is in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Turzam Forest Village
Turzam Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306254, the Census 2011 record lists 406 people in 93 households and the reported area is 107.24 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong -I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 10 km.
Village Code306254
Population406
Households93
Area107.24 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Turzam Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306254
- 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
- 93
- Population
- 406
- Male Population
- 216
- Female Population
- 190
- Sex Ratio
- 879.63
- Area
- 107.24 hectares
- Area
- 1.07 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kalimpong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734312
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Turzam Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 406 people, 107.24 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Turzam Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Turzam Forest falls under Kalimpong -I Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306254.
- The record lists 406 people living in 93 households.
- The reported village area is 107.24 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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- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density378.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.48%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share90.15%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Turzam Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306254 and Kalimpong -I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02156
- Village Census Code
- 306254
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Kalimpong -I
Location and Distance
Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Turzam 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
- 22.4 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
- 107.24 hectares
- Area
- 1.07 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 406 people in 93 households, with 216 male residents and 190 female residents. The average household size is 4.37, and SC share is 1.48% and ST share is 90.15% for Turzam Forest. Population density works out to about 378.59 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 93
- Total Population
- 406
- Male Population
- 216
- Female Population
- 190
- Sex Ratio
- 879.63
- Average Household Size
- 4.37
- SC Population
- 6
- SC Male Population
- 5
- SC Female Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 1.48
- ST Population
- 366
- ST Male Population
- 193
- ST Female Population
- 173
- ST Population Share
- 90.15
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Turzam Forest list 2 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Polytechnic
- Available
- Government Polytechnic Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Turzam Forest.
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 37.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Turzam Forest include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Turzam 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- 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 Turzam Forest is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Turzam 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
- 64.34 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.5
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
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Turzam 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Turzam Forest village in?
Turzam Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Turzam Forest village in?
Turzam Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Turzam Forest under?
Turzam Forest comes under Kalimpong -I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Turzam Forest?
The Census village code of Turzam Forest is 306254.
What is the population of Turzam Forest village?
The village record lists 406 people and 93 households for Turzam Forest.
How many households are in Turzam Forest village?
The village record lists 93 households for Turzam Forest.
What is the male and female population of Turzam Forest?
The record lists 216 male residents and 190 female residents for Turzam Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Turzam Forest village?
The sex ratio of Turzam Forest is 879.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Turzam Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Turzam Forest is 107.24 hectares.
What is the population density of Turzam Forest village?
The approximate population density of Turzam Forest is 378.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Turzam Forest?
The nearest town listed for Turzam Forest is Kalimpong, about 10 km away.
How far is Turzam Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Turzam Forest is about 22.4 km from Kalimpong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Turzam Forest?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Turzam Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Turzam Forest?
For Turzam Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Turzam 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 Turzam 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 Turzam Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Turzam Forest.