Where is Foskadanga village located?
Foskadanga is in Alipurduar - I Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Foskadanga Village
Foskadanga is an inhabited village in Alipurduar - I Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307246, the Census 2011 record lists 2,868 people in 597 households and the reported area is 635.02 hectares. The local references include Alipurduar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Alipurduar at about 8 km.
Foskadanga is a village in Alipurduar - I Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307246 and 2,868 people in 597 households.
Village Code307246
Population2,868
Households597
Area635.02 hectares
Nearest TownAlipurduar
Detailed village profile
Foskadanga at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,868 people, 635.02 hectares of reported area and Alipurduar as the nearest town reference for Foskadanga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Foskadanga falls under Alipurduar - I Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 307246.
- The record lists 2,868 people living in 597 households.
- The reported village area is 635.02 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Alipurduar.
- 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
- Foskadanga
- Census Village Code
- 307246
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Jalpaiguri
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Alipurduar - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02173
- CD Block
- Alipurduar - I
- Households
- 597
- Population
- 2,868
- Male Population
- 1,490
- Female Population
- 1,378
- Sex Ratio
- 924.83
- Area
- 635.02 hectares
- Area
- 6.35 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Alipurduar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 736122
- 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
451.64 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
30.13%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
69.42%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
28.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Foskadanga in the official administrative record. Census village code 307246 and Alipurduar - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02173
- Village Census Code
- 307246
- CD Block Code
- 0020
- CD Block Name
- Alipurduar - I
Location and Distance
Alipurduar is the nearest town listed for Foskadanga, about 8 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 93.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Panchkalguri
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Jalpaiguri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 93.1 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Alipurduar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Alipurduar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 635.02 hectares
- Area
- 6.35 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,868 people in 597 households, with 1,490 male residents and 1,378 female residents. The average household size is 4.8, and SC share is 30.13% and ST share is 69.42% for Foskadanga. Population density works out to about 451.64 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 597
- Total Population
- 2,868
- Male Population
- 1,490
- Female Population
- 1,378
- Sex Ratio
- 924.83
- Average Household Size
- 4.8
- SC Population
- 864
- SC Male Population
- 448
- SC Female Population
- 416
- SC Population Share
- 30.13
- ST Population
- 1,991
- ST Male Population
- 1,035
- ST Female Population
- 956
- ST Population Share
- 69.42
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Foskadanga list 2 government primary schools, 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
- 2
- 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
- 2
- 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 Foskadanga. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Foskadanga include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 11.82 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Foskadanga include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Major 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 Foskadanga 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 ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Foskadanga is reported as 14 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
- 14 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 Foskadanga show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 560 hectares and irrigated land is 160 hectares (28.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 63.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 560.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 400 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 160.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 70 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 40 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 Foskadanga
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
- 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 | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 33% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 1 | 33% |
| Punjab National Bank | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | ATM | 736122 | Jalpaiguri | No Block | Alipurduar (M) | Near Duars Kanya, District Alipurduar 736122 ICICI Bank Atm, District Administration Alipurduar District Sdo Office, Ja… |
| Indian Overseas Bank | ATM | 736122 | Jalpaiguri | No Block | Alipurduar (M) | College Halt H. No.902/347, Buxa Feeder Road, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 736122 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 736122 | Jalpaiguri | No Block | Alipurduar (M) | Opp. to Nbstc Office Near Alipurduar Court, Alipurdwar, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 736122 |
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 Foskadanga village in?
Foskadanga village is in Jalpaiguri district.
Which state is Foskadanga village in?
Foskadanga village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Foskadanga under?
Foskadanga comes under Alipurduar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Foskadanga?
The Census village code of Foskadanga is 307246.
What is the population of Foskadanga village?
The village record lists 2,868 people and 597 households for Foskadanga.
How many households are in Foskadanga village?
The village record lists 597 households for Foskadanga.
What is the male and female population of Foskadanga?
The record lists 1,490 male residents and 1,378 female residents for Foskadanga.
What is the sex ratio of Foskadanga village?
The sex ratio of Foskadanga is 924.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Foskadanga village?
The reported geographical area of Foskadanga is 635.02 hectares.
What is the population density of Foskadanga village?
The approximate population density of Foskadanga is 451.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Foskadanga?
The nearest town listed for Foskadanga is Alipurduar, about 8 km away.
How far is Foskadanga from the district headquarters?
Foskadanga is about 93.1 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Foskadanga from the sub-district headquarters?
Foskadanga is about 18.3 km from Panchkalguri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Foskadanga?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Foskadanga.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Foskadanga?
For Foskadanga, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 560 hectares and irrigated land is 160 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Foskadanga?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Foskadanga. 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 Foskadanga.