Where is Dumchi Forest village located?
Dumchi Forest is in Madarihat Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.
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Dumchi Forest Village
Dumchi Forest is an inhabited village in Madarihat Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307082, the Census 2011 record lists 327 people in 70 households and the reported area is 1,199.52 hectares. The local references include Madarihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gairkata at about 19 km.
Village Code307082
Population327
Households70
Area1,199.52 hectares
Nearest TownGairkata
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Dumchi Forest
- Census Village Code
- 307082
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Jalpaiguri
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Madarihat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02170
- CD Block
- Madarihat
- Households
- 70
- Population
- 327
- Male Population
- 170
- Female Population
- 157
- Sex Ratio
- 923.53
- Area
- 1,199.52 hectares
- Area
- 12 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gairkata
- Nearest Town Distance
- 19 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 735228
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Dumchi Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 327 people, 1,199.52 hectares of reported area and Gairkata as the nearest town reference for Dumchi Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Dumchi Forest falls under Madarihat Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 307082.
- The record lists 327 people living in 70 households.
- The reported village area is 1,199.52 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Gairkata.
- 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 Density27.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.47%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dumchi Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 307082 and Madarihat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02170
- Village Census Code
- 307082
- CD Block Code
- 0017
- CD Block Name
- Madarihat
Location and Distance
Gairkata is the nearest town listed for Dumchi Forest, about 19 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 86.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Madarihat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Jalpaiguri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 86.8 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gairkata
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 19 km
- Nearest Town
- Gairkata
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 19 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,199.52 hectares
- Area
- 12 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 327 people in 70 households, with 170 male residents and 157 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.47% for Dumchi Forest. Population density works out to about 27.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 70
- Total Population
- 327
- Male Population
- 170
- Female Population
- 157
- Sex Ratio
- 923.53
- Average Household Size
- 4.67
- ST Population
- 322
- ST Male Population
- 167
- ST Female Population
- 155
- ST Population Share
- 98.47
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dumchi Forest list 1 government primary school and 1 government 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
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dumchi Forest include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated 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
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring 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
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 19.42 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Dumchi Forest.
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dumchi 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dumchi Forest is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 13 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dumchi Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 170.7 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 609.4 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 400.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 170.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 170.7 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Dumchi Forest village in?
Dumchi Forest village is in Jalpaiguri district.
Which state is Dumchi Forest village in?
Dumchi Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Dumchi Forest under?
Dumchi Forest comes under Madarihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dumchi Forest?
The Census village code of Dumchi Forest is 307082.
What is the population of Dumchi Forest village?
The village record lists 327 people and 70 households for Dumchi Forest.
How many households are in Dumchi Forest village?
The village record lists 70 households for Dumchi Forest.
What is the male and female population of Dumchi Forest?
The record lists 170 male residents and 157 female residents for Dumchi Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Dumchi Forest village?
The sex ratio of Dumchi Forest is 923.53 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dumchi Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Dumchi Forest is 1,199.52 hectares.
What is the population density of Dumchi Forest village?
The approximate population density of Dumchi Forest is 27.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dumchi Forest?
The nearest town listed for Dumchi Forest is Gairkata, about 19 km away.
How far is Dumchi Forest from the district headquarters?
Dumchi Forest is about 86.8 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dumchi Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Dumchi Forest is about 8.3 km from Madarihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dumchi Forest?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Dumchi Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dumchi Forest?
For Dumchi Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 170.7 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dumchi Forest.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dumchi Forest.