Where is Sittong Forest village located?
Sittong Forest is in Kurseong Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sittong Forest Village
Sittong Forest is an inhabited village in Kurseong Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306479, the Census 2011 record lists 2,930 people in 632 households and the reported area is 3,189.76 hectares. The local references include Kurseong CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 10 km.
Village Code306479
Population2,930
Households632
Area3,189.76 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sittong Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306479
- 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
- 632
- Population
- 2,930
- Male Population
- 1,468
- Female Population
- 1,462
- Sex Ratio
- 995.91
- Area
- 3,189.76 hectares
- Area
- 31.9 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734008
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sittong Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,930 people, 3,189.76 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Sittong Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sittong Forest falls under Kurseong Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306479.
- The record lists 2,930 people living in 632 households.
- The reported village area is 3,189.76 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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- 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 Density91.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.55%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share36.08%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share87%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sittong Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306479 and Kurseong CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02161
- Village Census Code
- 306479
- CD Block Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Kurseong
Location and Distance
Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Sittong Forest, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kurseong
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 76.1 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Siliguri
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 3,189.76 hectares
- Area
- 31.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,930 people in 632 households, with 1,468 male residents and 1,462 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 6.55% and ST share is 36.08% for Sittong Forest. Population density works out to about 91.86 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 632
- Total Population
- 2,930
- Male Population
- 1,468
- Female Population
- 1,462
- Sex Ratio
- 995.91
- Average Household Size
- 4.64
- SC Population
- 192
- SC Male Population
- 92
- SC Female Population
- 100
- SC Population Share
- 6.55
- ST Population
- 1,057
- ST Male Population
- 540
- ST Female Population
- 517
- ST Population Share
- 36.08
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sittong Forest list 4 government primary schools, 4 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
- 4
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 4
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sittong Forest. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Community Health Centre Count
- 1
- Community Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sittong Forest.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sittong Forest include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sittong Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sittong Forest is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sittong Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 512.74 hectares and irrigated land is 445.97 hectares (87% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Vegetable
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 2,316.85 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 360.17
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 512.74
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 66.77 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 445.97
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 445.97 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sittong 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
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | 4 | 80% |
| CDM | 1 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | 3 | 60% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 20% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | ATM | 734008 | Darjiling | Mirik | Siliguri (M Corp.) (Part) | Sevoke Road, Salugara ICICI Bank ATM Station Mukhyalaya, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734008 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 734008 | Darjiling | Mirik | Siliguri (M Corp.) (Part) | Sevoke Road, Siliguri House of Sri Uden-Sherpa, Salugara Bazar, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734008 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 734008 | Darjiling | Mirik | Siliguri (M Corp.) (Part) | Salugara Salugara Kranti Complex, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734008 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CDM | 734008 | Darjiling | Darjeeling Pulbazar | Darjiling (P) | 3rd Floor, 3rd Miles Sona Wheels Complex, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734008 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ATM | 734008 | Darjiling | No Block | Darjiling (M) | Royal Sarabor Hotel, Siliguri Vega Circle Mall, Check Post, Salugara, Before, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734008 |
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 Sittong Forest village in?
Sittong Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Sittong Forest village in?
Sittong Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sittong Forest under?
Sittong Forest comes under Kurseong Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sittong Forest?
The Census village code of Sittong Forest is 306479.
What is the population of Sittong Forest village?
The village record lists 2,930 people and 632 households for Sittong Forest.
How many households are in Sittong Forest village?
The village record lists 632 households for Sittong Forest.
What is the male and female population of Sittong Forest?
The record lists 1,468 male residents and 1,462 female residents for Sittong Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Sittong Forest village?
The sex ratio of Sittong Forest is 995.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sittong Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Sittong Forest is 3,189.76 hectares.
What is the population density of Sittong Forest village?
The approximate population density of Sittong Forest is 91.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sittong Forest?
The nearest town listed for Sittong Forest is Siliguri, about 10 km away.
How far is Sittong Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Sittong Forest is about 76.1 km from Kurseong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sittong Forest?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 4 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Sittong Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sittong Forest?
For Sittong Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 512.74 hectares and irrigated land is 445.97 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sittong Forest?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sittong Forest. These records include 3 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 Sittong Forest.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Sittong Forest.