Indian Village Directory

Sivoke Forest Village

Sivoke Forest is an inhabited village in Matigara Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306492, the Census 2011 record lists 1,045 people in 224 households and the reported area is 1,395.37 hectares. The local references include Matigara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 10 km.

In short:

Sivoke Forest is a village in Matigara Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306492 and 1,045 people in 224 households.

Village Code306492
Population1,045
Households224
Area1,395.37 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri

Detailed village profile

Sivoke Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,045 people, 1,395.37 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Sivoke Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Darjiling
Block Matigara
CD Block Matigara
  • Sivoke Forest falls under Matigara Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 306492.
  • The record lists 1,045 people living in 224 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,395.37 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
Sivoke Forest
Census Village Code
306492
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
224
Population
1,045
Male Population
557
Female Population
488
Sex Ratio
876.12
Area
1,395.37 hectares
Area
13.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Siliguri
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734010
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 74.89 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 19.43% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sivoke Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306492 and Matigara CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02162
Village Census Code
306492
CD Block Code
0009
CD Block Name
Matigara

Location and Distance

Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Sivoke Forest, 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
14.6 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
1,395.37 hectares
Area
13.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,045 people in 224 households, with 557 male residents and 488 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 8.33% and ST share is 19.43% for Sivoke Forest. Population density works out to about 74.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
224
Total Population
1,045
Male Population
557
Female Population
488
Sex Ratio
876.12
Average Household Size
4.67
SC Population
87
SC Male Population
42
SC Female Population
45
SC Population Share
8.33
ST Population
203
ST Male Population
104
ST Female Population
99
ST Population Share
19.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sivoke 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sivoke Forest include hand pump 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
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
290.77 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
National Highway
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sivoke Forest include assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sivoke 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 Sivoke Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 427.76 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
380.91 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
295.93
Net Area Sown In Hectares
427.76
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
427.76 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sivoke 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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 71%
CRM 2 29%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 57%
Union Bank of India 1 14%
Bank of India 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%

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
State Bank of India ATM 734010 Darjiling Matigara Matigarahat Khaprail More State Bank of India Matigarahat, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734010
Bank of India CRM 734010 Darjiling Matigara Matigarahat Beside Nh -31 Khaprail More Matigara, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734010
Union Bank of India ATM 734010 Darjiling Matigara Tari (Ct) Main Road, Tarivillage Corporationbankbuilding, Phansidewamore, Tari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734010
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 734010 Darjiling Matigara Matigarahat Uttarayan, Matigarahat, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal - 734010. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Shop No. G0002, City Centre, Block G, Da…
State Bank of India ATM 734010 Darjiling Matigara Khaprail Matigara Sishudangi Matigara, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734010

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 Sivoke Forest village located?

Sivoke Forest is in Matigara Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sivoke Forest village in?

Sivoke Forest village is in Darjiling district.

Which state is Sivoke Forest village in?

Sivoke Forest village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sivoke Forest under?

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

What is the Census village code of Sivoke Forest?

The Census village code of Sivoke Forest is 306492.

What is the population of Sivoke Forest village?

The village record lists 1,045 people and 224 households for Sivoke Forest.

How many households are in Sivoke Forest village?

The village record lists 224 households for Sivoke Forest.

What is the male and female population of Sivoke Forest?

The record lists 557 male residents and 488 female residents for Sivoke Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Sivoke Forest village?

The sex ratio of Sivoke Forest is 876.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sivoke Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Sivoke Forest is 1,395.37 hectares.

What is the population density of Sivoke Forest village?

The approximate population density of Sivoke Forest is 74.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sivoke Forest?

The nearest town listed for Sivoke Forest is Siliguri, about 10 km away.

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

Sivoke Forest is about 14.6 km from Kadamtala, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sivoke Forest?

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

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

For Sivoke Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 427.76 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sivoke Forest. 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 Sivoke Forest.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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