Where is Mechi Forest village located?
Mechi Forest is in Naxalbari Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Mechi Forest Village
Mechi Forest is an inhabited village in Naxalbari Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306568, the Census 2011 record lists 225 people in 42 households and the reported area is 1,218.45 hectares. The local references include Naxalbari CD Block.
Village Code306568
Population225
Households42
Area1,218.45 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Mechi Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306568
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Darjiling
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Naxalbari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02163
- CD Block
- Naxalbari
- Households
- 42
- Population
- 225
- Male Population
- 114
- Female Population
- 111
- Sex Ratio
- 973.68
- Area
- 1,218.45 hectares
- Area
- 12.18 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734429
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Mechi Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 225 people and 1,218.45 hectares of reported area for Mechi Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Mechi Forest falls under Naxalbari Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306568.
- The record lists 225 people living in 42 households.
- The reported village area is 1,218.45 hectares.
- 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 Density18.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share47.56%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mechi Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306568 and Naxalbari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02163
- Village Census Code
- 306568
- CD Block Code
- 0010
- CD Block Name
- Naxalbari
Location and Distance
Location fields show nearby towns and headquarters from the source record. Use them for general orientation only.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Naxalbari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,218.45 hectares
- Area
- 12.18 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 225 people in 42 households, with 114 male residents and 111 female residents. The average household size is 5.36, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 47.56% for Mechi Forest. Population density works out to about 18.47 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 42
- Total Population
- 225
- Male Population
- 114
- Female Population
- 111
- Sex Ratio
- 973.68
- Average Household Size
- 5.36
- ST Population
- 107
- ST Male Population
- 50
- ST Female Population
- 57
- ST Population Share
- 47.56
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mechi Forest list 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mechi Forest include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 210.64 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Mechi Forest.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Mechi Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mechi Forest is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mechi Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Maize. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 128.45 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 879.36
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mechi 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
- 11
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- 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 | 7 | 64% |
| CRM | 4 | 36% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 36% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 3 | 27% |
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 18% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 9.1% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 9.1% |
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 | 734429 | Darjiling | Naxalbari | Naksalbari | Dist- Darjeeling- 734429 Axis Bank ATM Naxalbari Bazarpara, Near Bus Stand, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734429 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 734429 | Darjiling | Naxalbari | Naksalbari | Naxalbari, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal - 734429. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Panighata Main Road, East Babu Para, Da… |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 734429 | Darjiling | Naxalbari | Naksalbari | Naksalbari P. O. Naksalbari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734429 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 734429 | Darjiling | Naxalbari | Naksalbari | Babupara State Bank of India Babupara, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734429 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 734429 | Darjiling | Naxalbari | Naksalbari | Darjeeling Axis Bank ATM Naxalbari Bazarpara, Near Bus Stand Dist- - 734429, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734429 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 734429 | Darjiling | Naxalbari | Uttar Bagdogra (Ct) | Naxalbari Naxalbari Bazar, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734429 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 734429 | Darjiling | Naxalbari | Naksalbari | Naxlbari Naxalbari Bazar, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734429 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 734429 | Darjiling | Naxalbari | Naksalbari | Panighata Main Road Babu Para Naksalbari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734429 |
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 Mechi Forest village in?
Mechi Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Mechi Forest village in?
Mechi Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Mechi Forest under?
Mechi Forest comes under Naxalbari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mechi Forest?
The Census village code of Mechi Forest is 306568.
What is the population of Mechi Forest village?
The village record lists 225 people and 42 households for Mechi Forest.
How many households are in Mechi Forest village?
The village record lists 42 households for Mechi Forest.
What is the male and female population of Mechi Forest?
The record lists 114 male residents and 111 female residents for Mechi Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Mechi Forest village?
The sex ratio of Mechi Forest is 973.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mechi Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Mechi Forest is 1,218.45 hectares.
What is the population density of Mechi Forest village?
The approximate population density of Mechi Forest is 18.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
How far is Mechi Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Mechi Forest is about 8.8 km from Naxalbari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mechi Forest?
The village facility record lists 1 private primary school for Mechi Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mechi Forest?
For Mechi Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Maize.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mechi Forest?
The page shows 11 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mechi Forest. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Mechi Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mechi Forest.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Mechi Forest.