Where is Lava Forest village located?
Lava Forest is in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Lava Forest Village
Lava Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306287, the Census 2011 record lists 173 people in 32 households and the reported area is 927.55 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 10 km.
Village Code306287
Population173
Households32
Area927.55 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Lava Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306287
- 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
- 32
- Population
- 173
- Male Population
- 95
- Female Population
- 78
- Sex Ratio
- 821.05
- Area
- 927.55 hectares
- Area
- 9.28 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kalimpong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734319
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Lava Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 173 people, 927.55 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Lava Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Lava Forest falls under Kalimpong - II Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306287.
- The record lists 173 people living in 32 households.
- The reported village area is 927.55 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 Density18.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.41 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.27%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Lava Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306287 and Kalimpong - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02157
- Village Census Code
- 306287
- CD Block Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Kalimpong - II
Location and Distance
Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Lava Forest, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Algarh
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6.5 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
- 927.55 hectares
- Area
- 9.28 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 173 people in 32 households, with 95 male residents and 78 female residents. The average household size is 5.41, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.27% for Lava Forest. Population density works out to about 18.65 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 32
- Total Population
- 173
- Male Population
- 95
- Female Population
- 78
- Sex Ratio
- 821.05
- Average Household Size
- 5.41
- ST Population
- 170
- ST Male Population
- 95
- ST Female Population
- 75
- ST Population Share
- 98.27
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Lava 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
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Lava Forest.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- 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
- 0.82 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Lava 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 Lava Forest include commercial bank, self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Lava Forest is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Lava Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Potato and Cardamum and net sown area is 5.8 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Potato
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Cardamum
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 919.73 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 5.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 5.8 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Lava 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
- 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 district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 734319 | Darjiling | No Block | Kalimpong (M) | West Bengal 734319 Axis Bank ATM Algarah Bazaar Po Algarah Kalimpong Darjeeling, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734319 |
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 Lava Forest village in?
Lava Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Lava Forest village in?
Lava Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Lava Forest under?
Lava Forest comes under Kalimpong - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Lava Forest?
The Census village code of Lava Forest is 306287.
What is the population of Lava Forest village?
The village record lists 173 people and 32 households for Lava Forest.
How many households are in Lava Forest village?
The village record lists 32 households for Lava Forest.
What is the male and female population of Lava Forest?
The record lists 95 male residents and 78 female residents for Lava Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Lava Forest village?
The sex ratio of Lava Forest is 821.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Lava Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Lava Forest is 927.55 hectares.
What is the population density of Lava Forest village?
The approximate population density of Lava Forest is 18.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Lava Forest?
The nearest town listed for Lava Forest is Kalimpong, about 10 km away.
How far is Lava Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Lava Forest is about 6.5 km from Algarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Lava Forest?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Lava Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Lava Forest?
For Lava Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Potato and Cardamum and net sown area is 5.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Lava 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 Lava 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 Lava Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Lava Forest.