Where is Buxa Hill Forest village located?
Buxa Hill Forest is in Kalchini Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.
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Buxa Hill Forest Village
Buxa Hill Forest is an inhabited village in Kalchini Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307145, the Census 2011 record lists 2,889 people in 608 households and the reported area is 11,662.98 hectares. The local references include Kalchini CD Block and the nearest town reference is Alipurduar at about 46 km.
Village Code307145
Population2,889
Households608
Area11,662.98 hectares
Nearest TownAlipurduar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Buxa Hill Forest
- Census Village Code
- 307145
- 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
- 608
- Population
- 2,889
- Male Population
- 1,514
- Female Population
- 1,375
- Sex Ratio
- 908.19
- Area
- 11,662.98 hectares
- Area
- 116.63 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Alipurduar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 46 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 735227
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Buxa Hill Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,889 people, 11,662.98 hectares of reported area and Alipurduar as the nearest town reference for Buxa Hill Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Buxa Hill Forest falls under Kalchini Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 307145.
- The record lists 2,889 people living in 608 households.
- The reported village area is 11,662.98 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 Density24.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.75 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share67.53%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Buxa Hill Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 307145 and Kalchini CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02171
- Village Census Code
- 307145
- CD Block Code
- 0018
- CD Block Name
- Kalchini
Location and Distance
Alipurduar is the nearest town listed for Buxa Hill Forest, about 46 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 124 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Hamiltanganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 54.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Jalpaiguri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 124 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Alipurduar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 46 km
- Nearest Town
- Alipurduar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 46 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 11,662.98 hectares
- Area
- 116.63 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,889 people in 608 households, with 1,514 male residents and 1,375 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 3.08% and ST share is 67.53% for Buxa Hill Forest. Population density works out to about 24.77 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 608
- Total Population
- 2,889
- Male Population
- 1,514
- Female Population
- 1,375
- Sex Ratio
- 908.19
- Average Household Size
- 4.75
- SC Population
- 89
- SC Male Population
- 44
- SC Female Population
- 45
- SC Population Share
- 3.08
- ST Population
- 1,951
- ST Male Population
- 1,032
- ST Female Population
- 919
- ST Population Share
- 67.53
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Buxa Hill Forest list 4 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
- 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
- 4
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Buxa Hill Forest 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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Buxa Hill Forest include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Buxa Hill Forest 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 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 Hill Forest is reported as 13 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
- 13 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 Buxa Hill Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Orange, Maize and Zinger and net sown area is 60 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Orange
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Zinger
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 11,602.98 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 60.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 60 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
Which district is Buxa Hill Forest village in?
Buxa Hill Forest village is in Jalpaiguri district.
Which state is Buxa Hill Forest village in?
Buxa Hill Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Buxa Hill Forest under?
Buxa Hill Forest comes under Kalchini Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Buxa Hill Forest?
The Census village code of Buxa Hill Forest is 307145.
What is the population of Buxa Hill Forest village?
The village record lists 2,889 people and 608 households for Buxa Hill Forest.
How many households are in Buxa Hill Forest village?
The village record lists 608 households for Buxa Hill Forest.
What is the male and female population of Buxa Hill Forest?
The record lists 1,514 male residents and 1,375 female residents for Buxa Hill Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Buxa Hill Forest village?
The sex ratio of Buxa Hill Forest is 908.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Buxa Hill Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Buxa Hill Forest is 11,662.98 hectares.
What is the population density of Buxa Hill Forest village?
The approximate population density of Buxa Hill Forest is 24.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Buxa Hill Forest?
The nearest town listed for Buxa Hill Forest is Alipurduar, about 46 km away.
How far is Buxa Hill Forest from the district headquarters?
Buxa Hill Forest is about 124 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Buxa Hill Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Buxa Hill Forest is about 54.4 km from Hamiltanganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Buxa Hill Forest?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Buxa Hill Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Buxa Hill Forest?
For Buxa Hill Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Orange, Maize and Zinger and net sown area is 60 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Buxa Hill Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Buxa Hill Forest.