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Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) Village

Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is an inhabited village in Kalchini Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307146, the Census 2011 record lists 861 people in 234 households and the reported area is 6,111.18 hectares. The local references include Kalchini CD Block and the nearest town reference is Alipurduar at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is a village in Kalchini Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307146 and 861 people in 234 households.
Village Code307146
Population861
Households234
Area6,111.18 hectares
Nearest TownAlipurduar

Key Village Facts

Village
Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda)
Census Village Code
307146
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Jalpaiguri
District Census Code
328
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kalchini
Sub-district Census Code
02171
CD Block
Kalchini
Households
234
Population
861
Male Population
447
Female Population
414
Sex Ratio
926.17
Area
6,111.18 hectares
Area
61.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Alipurduar
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
735227
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 861 people, 6,111.18 hectares of reported area and Alipurduar as the nearest town reference for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictJalpaiguri
CD BlockKalchini
  • Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) falls under Kalchini Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 307146.
  • The record lists 861 people living in 234 households.
  • The reported village area is 6,111.18 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

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density14.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.68 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.21%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.55%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) in the official administrative record. Census village code 307146 and Kalchini CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
328
Sub-district Census Code
02171
Village Census Code
307146
CD Block Code
0018
CD Block Name
Kalchini

Location and Distance

Alipurduar is the nearest town listed for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda), about 35 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 116 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hamiltanganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
55.7 km
District Headquarter
Jalpaiguri
Distance from District Headquarter
116 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Alipurduar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Alipurduar
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
6,111.18 hectares
Area
61.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 861 people in 234 households, with 447 male residents and 414 female residents. The average household size is 3.68, and SC share is 15.21% and ST share is 7.55% for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda). Population density works out to about 14.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
234
Total Population
861
Male Population
447
Female Population
414
Sex Ratio
926.17
Average Household Size
3.68
SC Population
131
SC Male Population
69
SC Female Population
62
SC Population Share
15.21
ST Population
65
ST Male Population
33
ST Female Population
32
ST Population Share
7.55
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) list 4 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
4
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) include treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
National Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 24 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable and net sown area is 20 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
6,086.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village located?

Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is in Kalchini Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village in?

Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village is in Jalpaiguri district.

Which state is Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village in?

Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) under?

Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) comes under Kalchini Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda)?

The Census village code of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is 307146.

What is the population of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village?

The village record lists 861 people and 234 households for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda).

How many households are in Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village?

The village record lists 234 households for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda).

What is the male and female population of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda)?

The record lists 447 male residents and 414 female residents for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda).

What is the sex ratio of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village?

The sex ratio of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is 926.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village?

The reported geographical area of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is 6,111.18 hectares.

What is the population density of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) village?

The approximate population density of Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is 14.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda)?

The nearest town listed for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is Alipurduar, about 35 km away.

How far is Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) from the district headquarters?

Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is about 116 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) from the sub-district headquarters?

Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda) is about 55.7 km from Hamiltanganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda)?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda)?

For Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda), reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable and net sown area is 20 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Buxa Forest (Panbari Khanda).

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.