Where is Rangpo Forest village located?
Rangpo Forest is in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Rangpo Forest Village
Rangpo Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306272, the Census 2011 record lists 1,397 people in 302 households and the reported area is 238.36 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 10 km.
Village Code306272
Population1,397
Households302
Area238.36 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Rangpo Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306272
- 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
- 302
- Population
- 1,397
- Male Population
- 718
- Female Population
- 679
- Sex Ratio
- 945.68
- Area
- 238.36 hectares
- Area
- 2.38 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kalimpong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734315
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Rangpo Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,397 people, 238.36 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Rangpo Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Rangpo Forest falls under Kalimpong - II Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306272.
- The record lists 1,397 people living in 302 households.
- The reported village area is 238.36 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 Density586.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18.18%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Rangpo Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306272 and Kalimpong - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02157
- Village Census Code
- 306272
- CD Block Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Kalimpong - II
Location and Distance
Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Rangpo 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
- 15.3 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
- 238.36 hectares
- Area
- 2.38 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,397 people in 302 households, with 718 male residents and 679 female residents. The average household size is 4.63, and SC share is 9.45% and ST share is 18.18% for Rangpo Forest. Population density works out to about 586.09 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 302
- Total Population
- 1,397
- Male Population
- 718
- Female Population
- 679
- Sex Ratio
- 945.68
- Average Household Size
- 4.63
- SC Population
- 132
- SC Male Population
- 63
- SC Female Population
- 69
- SC Population Share
- 9.45
- ST Population
- 254
- ST Male Population
- 130
- ST Female Population
- 124
- ST Population Share
- 18.18
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Rangpo Forest list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 2
- 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rangpo Forest include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 22.45 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Rangpo 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
- Vans
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Rangpo Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Rangpo Forest is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 9 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
- 9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Rangpo Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and net sown area is 48.28 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ginger
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 58.69 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 108.94
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 48.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 48.28 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Rangpo Forest village in?
Rangpo Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Rangpo Forest village in?
Rangpo Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Rangpo Forest under?
Rangpo Forest comes under Kalimpong - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Rangpo Forest?
The Census village code of Rangpo Forest is 306272.
What is the population of Rangpo Forest village?
The village record lists 1,397 people and 302 households for Rangpo Forest.
How many households are in Rangpo Forest village?
The village record lists 302 households for Rangpo Forest.
What is the male and female population of Rangpo Forest?
The record lists 718 male residents and 679 female residents for Rangpo Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Rangpo Forest village?
The sex ratio of Rangpo Forest is 945.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Rangpo Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Rangpo Forest is 238.36 hectares.
What is the population density of Rangpo Forest village?
The approximate population density of Rangpo Forest is 586.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Rangpo Forest?
The nearest town listed for Rangpo Forest is Kalimpong, about 10 km away.
How far is Rangpo Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Rangpo Forest is about 15.3 km from Algarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Rangpo Forest?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Rangpo Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Rangpo Forest?
For Rangpo Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and net sown area is 48.28 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Rangpo Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Rangpo Forest.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Rangpo Forest.