Indian Village Directory

Rissium Forest Village

Rissium Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306289, the Census 2011 record lists 143 people in 27 households and the reported area is 249.69 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Rissium Forest is a village in Kalimpong - II Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306289 and 143 people in 27 households.
Village Code306289
Population143
Households27
Area249.69 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong

Key Village Facts

Village
Rissium Forest
Census Village Code
306289
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
27
Population
143
Male Population
67
Female Population
76
Sex Ratio
1,134.33
Area
249.69 hectares
Area
2.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Kalimpong
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734314
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Rissium Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 143 people, 249.69 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Rissium Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDarjiling
CD BlockKalimpong - II
  • Rissium Forest falls under Kalimpong - II Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 306289.
  • The record lists 143 people living in 27 households.
  • The reported village area is 249.69 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
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 Density57.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.3 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.7%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rissium Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306289 and Kalimpong - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02157
Village Census Code
306289
CD Block Code
0004
CD Block Name
Kalimpong - II

Location and Distance

Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Rissium 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
5.1 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
249.69 hectares
Area
2.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 143 people in 27 households, with 67 male residents and 76 female residents. The average household size is 5.3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0.7% for Rissium Forest. Population density works out to about 57.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
27
Total Population
143
Male Population
67
Female Population
76
Sex Ratio
1,134.33
Average Household Size
5.3
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.7
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Rissium Forest.

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rissium Forest include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rissium Forest include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Rissium Forest is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 12 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rissium 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
244.67 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0

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 Rissium 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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 734314 Kalimpong Kalimpong - II Algarah Bazer D.I.F. Aligarh Kalimpong and Aligarh Road, Algarh, Kalimpong, West Bengal, 734314

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

Where is Rissium Forest village located?

Rissium Forest is in Kalimpong - II Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Rissium Forest village in?

Rissium Forest village is in Darjiling district.

Which state is Rissium Forest village in?

Rissium Forest village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Rissium Forest under?

Rissium Forest comes under Kalimpong - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rissium Forest?

The Census village code of Rissium Forest is 306289.

What is the population of Rissium Forest village?

The village record lists 143 people and 27 households for Rissium Forest.

How many households are in Rissium Forest village?

The village record lists 27 households for Rissium Forest.

What is the male and female population of Rissium Forest?

The record lists 67 male residents and 76 female residents for Rissium Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Rissium Forest village?

The sex ratio of Rissium Forest is 1,134.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rissium Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Rissium Forest is 249.69 hectares.

What is the population density of Rissium Forest village?

The approximate population density of Rissium Forest is 57.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rissium Forest?

The nearest town listed for Rissium Forest is Kalimpong, about 10 km away.

How far is Rissium Forest from the sub-district headquarters?

Rissium Forest is about 5.1 km from Algarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rissium Forest?

For Rissium Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Rissium 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 Rissium Forest. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Rissium Forest.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Rissium Forest.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Rissium Forest.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.