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Mahanadi Forest Village

Mahanadi Forest is an inhabited village in Kurseong Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306446, the Census 2011 record lists 480 people in 92 households and the reported area is 1,819.78 hectares. The local references include Kurseong CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Mahanadi Forest is a village in Kurseong Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306446 and 480 people in 92 households.
Village Code306446
Population480
Households92
Area1,819.78 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahanadi Forest
Census Village Code
306446
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Darjiling
District Census Code
327
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kurseong
Sub-district Census Code
02161
CD Block
Kurseong
Households
92
Population
480
Male Population
240
Female Population
240
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
1,819.78 hectares
Area
18.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Siliguri
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734203
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahanadi Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 480 people, 1,819.78 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Mahanadi Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDarjiling
CD BlockKurseong
  • Mahanadi Forest falls under Kurseong Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 306446.
  • The record lists 480 people living in 92 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,819.78 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Siliguri.
  • 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

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 Density26.38 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share29.58%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahanadi Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306446 and Kurseong CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02161
Village Census Code
306446
CD Block Code
0008
CD Block Name
Kurseong

Location and Distance

Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Mahanadi Forest, about 16 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kurseong
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23.9 km
District Headquarter
Darjiling
Nearest Statutory Town
Siliguri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Siliguri
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
1,819.78 hectares
Area
18.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 480 people in 92 households, with 240 male residents and 240 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 29.58% for Mahanadi Forest. Population density works out to about 26.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
92
Total Population
480
Male Population
240
Female Population
240
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
5.22
ST Population
142
ST Male Population
74
ST Female Population
68
ST Population Share
29.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahanadi 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mahanadi Forest. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
5
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
Family Welfare Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahanadi Forest include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
403.28 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mahanadi Forest include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Major District Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahanadi Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahanadi Forest is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahanadi Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger, net sown area is 872.36 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares (3.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ginger
Forest Area In Hectares
365.74 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
178.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
872.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
842.36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.0
Canals Area In Hectares
30 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 Mahanadi 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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 67%
CRM 4 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 8 67%
Bank of Baroda 1 8.3%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 8.3%
Axis Bank Limited 1 8.3%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 8.3%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 734203 Darjiling No Block Kurseong (M) 119 T N Road Kurseong, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734203
Axis Bank Limited CRM 734203 Darjiling No Block Kurseong (M) Hillcart Road, Ground and First Floor; 41, Kurseong, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734203
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 734203 Darjiling No Block Kurseong (M) Hill Cart Road Ground Floor, 141/A Kurseong, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734203
State Bank of India ATM 734203 Darjiling No Block Kurseong (M) Darjelling P. B. No.5, Kurseong, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734203
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 734203 Darjiling No Block Kurseong (M) Kurseong, Dist-Darjeeling, West Bengal - 734203 ICICI Bank Ltd, 10, Burdwan Road, Po and Ps Kurseong, Hotel Mohpal Buildi…
State Bank of India ATM 734203 Darjiling No Block Kurseong (M) H C Road, Kurseong Near Sd Hospital, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734203
State Bank of India ATM 734203 Darjiling No Block Kurseong (M) Kurseong Near Railway Station, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734203
State Bank of India ATM 734203 Darjiling No Block Kurseong (M) Kurseong Near Sd Hospital, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734203

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 Mahanadi Forest village located?

Mahanadi Forest is in Kurseong Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Mahanadi Forest village in?

Mahanadi Forest village is in Darjiling district.

Which state is Mahanadi Forest village in?

Mahanadi Forest village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Mahanadi Forest under?

Mahanadi Forest comes under Kurseong Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahanadi Forest?

The Census village code of Mahanadi Forest is 306446.

What is the population of Mahanadi Forest village?

The village record lists 480 people and 92 households for Mahanadi Forest.

How many households are in Mahanadi Forest village?

The village record lists 92 households for Mahanadi Forest.

What is the male and female population of Mahanadi Forest?

The record lists 240 male residents and 240 female residents for Mahanadi Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Mahanadi Forest village?

The sex ratio of Mahanadi Forest is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahanadi Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Mahanadi Forest is 1,819.78 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahanadi Forest village?

The approximate population density of Mahanadi Forest is 26.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahanadi Forest?

The nearest town listed for Mahanadi Forest is Siliguri, about 16 km away.

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

Mahanadi Forest is about 23.9 km from Kurseong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahanadi Forest?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mahanadi Forest.

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

For Mahanadi Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger, net sown area is 872.36 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mahanadi Forest?

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahanadi Forest. These records include 5 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 Mahanadi Forest.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 5 health centre records for Mahanadi 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.