Where is Pelku village located?
Pelku is in Matigara Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pelku Village
Pelku is an inhabited village in Matigara Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306550, the Census 2011 record lists 3,112 people in 623 households and the reported area is 121 hectares. The local references include Matigara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 10 km.
Pelku is a village in Matigara Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306550 and 3,112 people in 623 households.
Village Code306550
Population3,112
Households623
Area121 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri
Detailed village profile
Pelku at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,112 people, 121 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Pelku, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pelku falls under Matigara Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306550.
- The record lists 3,112 people living in 623 households.
- The reported village area is 121 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.
Before You Use This Data
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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Pelku
- Census Village Code
- 306550
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Darjiling
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Matigara
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02162
- CD Block
- Matigara
- Households
- 623
- Population
- 3,112
- Male Population
- 1,786
- Female Population
- 1,326
- Sex Ratio
- 742.44
- Area
- 121 hectares
- Area
- 1.21 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734012
- 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
2,571.9 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
71.5%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.22%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pelku in the official administrative record. Census village code 306550 and Matigara CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02162
- Village Census Code
- 306550
- CD Block Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Matigara
Location and Distance
Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Pelku, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kadamtala
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2.9 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
- 121 hectares
- Area
- 1.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,112 people in 623 households, with 1,786 male residents and 1,326 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 71.5% and ST share is 0.22% for Pelku. Population density works out to about 2,571.9 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 623
- Total Population
- 3,112
- Male Population
- 1,786
- Female Population
- 1,326
- Sex Ratio
- 742.44
- Average Household Size
- 5.0
- SC Population
- 2,225
- SC Male Population
- 1,172
- SC Female Population
- 1,053
- SC Population Share
- 71.5
- ST Population
- 7
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pelku 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
- 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
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pelku. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pelku include hand pump water and 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
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pelku 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
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pelku 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pelku is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pelku show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 48.16 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 72.84
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 48.16
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 48.16 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pelku
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 25% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 25% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 1 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 734012 | Darjiling | Matigara | Matigarahat | West Bengal Medical Road, Po- Sushrutanagar, Near Nbmc, P. S- Matigara, Dt- Darjeeling-734012, Darjiling, West Bengal… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 734012 | Darjiling | Matigara | Thiknikata | Matigara More Kawakhari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734012 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 734012 | Darjiling | Matigara | Matigarahat | Ps- Matigara, Dist-Darjeeling Thiknikata, Po+sushruta Nagar, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734012 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | ATM | 734012 | Darjiling | Matigara | Kauakhali | Village Kawakhali First Floor, Kawakhali, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734012 |
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 Pelku village in?
Pelku village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Pelku village in?
Pelku village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Pelku under?
Pelku comes under Matigara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pelku?
The Census village code of Pelku is 306550.
What is the population of Pelku village?
The village record lists 3,112 people and 623 households for Pelku.
How many households are in Pelku village?
The village record lists 623 households for Pelku.
What is the male and female population of Pelku?
The record lists 1,786 male residents and 1,326 female residents for Pelku.
What is the sex ratio of Pelku village?
The sex ratio of Pelku is 742.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pelku village?
The reported geographical area of Pelku is 121 hectares.
What is the population density of Pelku village?
The approximate population density of Pelku is 2,571.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pelku?
The nearest town listed for Pelku is Siliguri, about 10 km away.
How far is Pelku from the sub-district headquarters?
Pelku is about 2.9 km from Kadamtala, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pelku?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Pelku.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pelku?
For Pelku, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 48.16 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pelku?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pelku. These records include 4 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 Pelku.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Pelku.