Where is Bhalka Forest village located?
Bhalka Forest is in Kumargram Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.
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Bhalka Forest Village
Bhalka Forest is an inhabited village in Kumargram Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307196, the Census 2011 record lists 1,438 people in 327 households and the reported area is 3,729.6 hectares. The local references include Kumargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is U. Kamakhyaguri at about 23 km.
Bhalka Forest is a village in Kumargram Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307196 and 1,438 people in 327 households.
Village Code307196
Population1,438
Households327
Area3,729.6 hectares
Nearest TownU. Kamakhyaguri
Detailed village profile
Bhalka Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,438 people, 3,729.6 hectares of reported area and U. Kamakhyaguri as the nearest town reference for Bhalka Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bhalka Forest falls under Kumargram Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 307196.
- The record lists 1,438 people living in 327 households.
- The reported village area is 3,729.6 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is U. Kamakhyaguri.
- 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
- Bhalka Forest
- Census Village Code
- 307196
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Jalpaiguri
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kumargram
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02172
- CD Block
- Kumargram
- Households
- 327
- Population
- 1,438
- Male Population
- 731
- Female Population
- 707
- Sex Ratio
- 967.17
- Area
- 3,729.6 hectares
- Area
- 37.3 sq km
- Nearest Town
- U. Kamakhyaguri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 23 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 736207
- 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
38.56 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.4 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
1.46%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
75.73%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalka Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 307196 and Kumargram CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02172
- Village Census Code
- 307196
- CD Block Code
- 0019
- CD Block Name
- Kumargram
Location and Distance
U. Kamakhyaguri is the nearest town listed for Bhalka Forest, about 23 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 133 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kumargram
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Jalpaiguri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 133 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- U. Kamakhyaguri
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 23 km
- Nearest Town
- U. Kamakhyaguri
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 23 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 3,729.6 hectares
- Area
- 37.3 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,438 people in 327 households, with 731 male residents and 707 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 1.46% and ST share is 75.73% for Bhalka Forest. Population density works out to about 38.56 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 327
- Total Population
- 1,438
- Male Population
- 731
- Female Population
- 707
- Sex Ratio
- 967.17
- Average Household Size
- 4.4
- SC Population
- 21
- SC Male Population
- 11
- SC Female Population
- 10
- SC Population Share
- 1.46
- ST Population
- 1,089
- ST Male Population
- 562
- ST Female Population
- 527
- ST Population Share
- 75.73
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhalka Forest list 4 government primary schools. 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhalka Forest include hand pump water and river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhalka Forest include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bhalka Forest 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 Bhalka Forest is reported as 24 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
- 24 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 Bhalka Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Vegetable
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 3,729.6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhalka 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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 100% |
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 | 736207 | Jalpaiguri | No Block | Jalpaiguri (M) | West Bengal 736207 Near Sbi Barovisa Jorai Road Po Barobhisa Dt Alipurduar West Bengal State, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal… |
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 Bhalka Forest village in?
Bhalka Forest village is in Jalpaiguri district.
Which state is Bhalka Forest village in?
Bhalka Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bhalka Forest under?
Bhalka Forest comes under Kumargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bhalka Forest?
The Census village code of Bhalka Forest is 307196.
What is the population of Bhalka Forest village?
The village record lists 1,438 people and 327 households for Bhalka Forest.
How many households are in Bhalka Forest village?
The village record lists 327 households for Bhalka Forest.
What is the male and female population of Bhalka Forest?
The record lists 731 male residents and 707 female residents for Bhalka Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Bhalka Forest village?
The sex ratio of Bhalka Forest is 967.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhalka Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Bhalka Forest is 3,729.6 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhalka Forest village?
The approximate population density of Bhalka Forest is 38.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bhalka Forest?
The nearest town listed for Bhalka Forest is U. Kamakhyaguri, about 23 km away.
How far is Bhalka Forest from the district headquarters?
Bhalka Forest is about 133 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bhalka Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Bhalka Forest is about 14.4 km from Kumargram, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bhalka Forest?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools for Bhalka Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhalka Forest?
For Bhalka Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhalka Forest?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhalka Forest. These records include 1 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 Bhalka Forest.