Where is Sukna Forest village located?
Sukna Forest is in Kurseong Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
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Sukna Forest Village
Sukna Forest is an inhabited village in Kurseong Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306443, the Census 2011 record lists 151 people in 39 households and the reported area is 1,550.77 hectares. The local references include Kurseong CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 11 km.
Sukna Forest is a village in Kurseong Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306443 and 151 people in 39 households.
Village Code306443
Population151
Households39
Area1,550.77 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri
Detailed village profile
Sukna Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 151 people, 1,550.77 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Sukna Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sukna Forest falls under Kurseong Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306443.
- The record lists 151 people living in 39 households.
- The reported village area is 1,550.77 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Sukna Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306443
- 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
- 39
- Population
- 151
- Male Population
- 73
- Female Population
- 78
- Sex Ratio
- 1,068.49
- Area
- 1,550.77 hectares
- Area
- 15.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
9.74 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.87 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
7.28%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
3.97%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sukna Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306443 and Kurseong CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02161
- Village Census Code
- 306443
- CD Block Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Kurseong
Location and Distance
Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Sukna Forest, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kurseong
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 39.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Siliguri
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 11 km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,550.77 hectares
- Area
- 15.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 151 people in 39 households, with 73 male residents and 78 female residents. The average household size is 3.87, and SC share is 7.28% and ST share is 3.97% for Sukna Forest. Population density works out to about 9.74 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 39
- Total Population
- 151
- Male Population
- 73
- Female Population
- 78
- Sex Ratio
- 1,068.49
- Average Household Size
- 3.87
- SC Population
- 11
- SC Male Population
- 4
- SC Female Population
- 7
- SC Population Share
- 7.28
- ST Population
- 6
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 3.97
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sukna Forest list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sukna 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 Sukna Forest include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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
- 309.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sukna Forest include mobile phone coverage, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sukna Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Weekly Haat
- 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
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sukna 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 Sukna Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and net sown area is 404.3 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ginger
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 779.83 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 56.7
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 404.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 404.3 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
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sukna 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.
- 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
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 734001 | Darjiling | Kurseong | Cart Road (Ct) | Dist. Darjeeling Hill Cart Road, P. O. Kurseong Dist. Darjeeling, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734001 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 734009 | Darjiling | Kurseong | Sukna | National Highway 55 State Bank of India Salbari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734009 |
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 Sukna Forest village in?
Sukna Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Sukna Forest village in?
Sukna Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sukna Forest under?
Sukna Forest comes under Kurseong Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sukna Forest?
The Census village code of Sukna Forest is 306443.
What is the population of Sukna Forest village?
The village record lists 151 people and 39 households for Sukna Forest.
How many households are in Sukna Forest village?
The village record lists 39 households for Sukna Forest.
What is the male and female population of Sukna Forest?
The record lists 73 male residents and 78 female residents for Sukna Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Sukna Forest village?
The sex ratio of Sukna Forest is 1,068.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sukna Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Sukna Forest is 1,550.77 hectares.
What is the population density of Sukna Forest village?
The approximate population density of Sukna Forest is 9.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sukna Forest?
The nearest town listed for Sukna Forest is Siliguri, about 11 km away.
How far is Sukna Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Sukna Forest is about 39.4 km from Kurseong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sukna Forest?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sukna Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sukna Forest?
For Sukna Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger and net sown area is 404.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sukna Forest?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sukna Forest. These records include 2 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 Sukna Forest.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 5 health centre records for Sukna Forest.