Where is Icha Forest village located?
Icha Forest is in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Icha Forest Village
Icha Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306295, the Census 2011 record lists 165 people in 33 households and the reported area is 261.43 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 8 km.
Village Code306295
Population165
Households33
Area261.43 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Icha Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306295
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Darjiling
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kalimpong - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02157
- CD Block
- Kalimpong - II
- Households
- 33
- Population
- 165
- Male Population
- 87
- Female Population
- 78
- Sex Ratio
- 896.55
- Area
- 261.43 hectares
- Area
- 2.61 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kalimpong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734317
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Icha Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 165 people, 261.43 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Icha Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Icha Forest falls under Kalimpong - II Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306295.
- The record lists 165 people living in 33 households.
- The reported village area is 261.43 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.
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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 Density63.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share58.18%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Icha Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306295 and Kalimpong - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02157
- Village Census Code
- 306295
- CD Block Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Kalimpong - II
Location and Distance
Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Icha Forest, about 8 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Algarh
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7.7 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kalimpong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Kalimpong
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 261.43 hectares
- Area
- 2.61 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 165 people in 33 households, with 87 male residents and 78 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 58.18% for Icha Forest. Population density works out to about 63.11 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 33
- Total Population
- 165
- Male Population
- 87
- Female Population
- 78
- Sex Ratio
- 896.55
- Average Household Size
- 5.0
- ST Population
- 96
- ST Male Population
- 49
- ST Female Population
- 47
- ST Population Share
- 58.18
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Icha Forest.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Icha Forest include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Icha Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Icha Forest is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Icha Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger, net sown area is 72.99 hectares and irrigated land is 45.75 hectares (62.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ginger
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 158.44 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 30.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 72.99
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 27.24 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 45.75
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 45.75 hectares
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 Icha Forest village in?
Icha Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Icha Forest village in?
Icha Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Icha Forest under?
Icha Forest comes under Kalimpong - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Icha Forest?
The Census village code of Icha Forest is 306295.
What is the population of Icha Forest village?
The village record lists 165 people and 33 households for Icha Forest.
How many households are in Icha Forest village?
The village record lists 33 households for Icha Forest.
What is the male and female population of Icha Forest?
The record lists 87 male residents and 78 female residents for Icha Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Icha Forest village?
The sex ratio of Icha Forest is 896.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Icha Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Icha Forest is 261.43 hectares.
What is the population density of Icha Forest village?
The approximate population density of Icha Forest is 63.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Icha Forest?
The nearest town listed for Icha Forest is Kalimpong, about 8 km away.
How far is Icha Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Icha Forest is about 7.7 km from Algarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Icha Forest?
For Icha Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger, net sown area is 72.99 hectares and irrigated land is 45.75 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Icha Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Icha Forest.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Icha Forest.
Is road connectivity reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Icha Forest.