Where is Apalchand Forest village located?
Apalchand Forest is in Mal Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Apalchand Forest Village
Apalchand Forest is an inhabited village in Mal Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306900, the Census 2011 record lists 1,928 people in 384 households and the reported area is 5,231.8 hectares. The local references include Mal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mal at about 30 km.
Village Code306900
Population1,928
Households384
Area5,231.8 hectares
Nearest TownMal
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Apalchand Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306900
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Jalpaiguri
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mal
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02167
- CD Block
- Mal
- Households
- 384
- Population
- 1,928
- Male Population
- 1,023
- Female Population
- 905
- Sex Ratio
- 884.65
- Area
- 5,231.8 hectares
- Area
- 52.32 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Mal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 735218
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Apalchand Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,928 people, 5,231.8 hectares of reported area and Mal as the nearest town reference for Apalchand Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Apalchand Forest falls under Mal Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306900.
- The record lists 1,928 people living in 384 households.
- The reported village area is 5,231.8 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Mal.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density36.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.02 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.31%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share93%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Apalchand Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306900 and Mal CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02167
- Village Census Code
- 306900
- CD Block Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Mal
Location and Distance
Mal is the nearest town listed for Apalchand Forest, about 30 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 39.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Malbazar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 17.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Jalpaiguri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 39.3 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Mal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Mal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 5,231.8 hectares
- Area
- 52.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,928 people in 384 households, with 1,023 male residents and 905 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 0.31% and ST share is 93% for Apalchand Forest. Population density works out to about 36.85 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 384
- Total Population
- 1,928
- Male Population
- 1,023
- Female Population
- 905
- Sex Ratio
- 884.65
- Average Household Size
- 5.02
- SC Population
- 6
- SC Male Population
- 3
- SC Female Population
- 3
- SC Population Share
- 0.31
- ST Population
- 1,793
- ST Male Population
- 952
- ST Female Population
- 841
- ST Population Share
- 93
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Apalchand Forest list 3 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
- 3
- 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
- 3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Apalchand Forest. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Apalchand 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.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Apalchand Forest include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Apalchand 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Apalchand Forest is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 19 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
- 19 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Apalchand Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable and net sown area is 1,184.9 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Vegetable
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4046.9
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1184.9
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1,184.9 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
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Apalchand 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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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, district and local admin area
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 | 735218 | Jalpaiguri | Mal | Kranti | Wb 735218 Kranti Hat, Po-Kranti Hat, Ps-Mal, Dist-Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735218 |
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 Apalchand Forest village in?
Apalchand Forest village is in Jalpaiguri district.
Which state is Apalchand Forest village in?
Apalchand Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Apalchand Forest under?
Apalchand Forest comes under Mal Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Apalchand Forest?
The Census village code of Apalchand Forest is 306900.
What is the population of Apalchand Forest village?
The village record lists 1,928 people and 384 households for Apalchand Forest.
How many households are in Apalchand Forest village?
The village record lists 384 households for Apalchand Forest.
What is the male and female population of Apalchand Forest?
The record lists 1,023 male residents and 905 female residents for Apalchand Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Apalchand Forest village?
The sex ratio of Apalchand Forest is 884.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Apalchand Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Apalchand Forest is 5,231.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Apalchand Forest village?
The approximate population density of Apalchand Forest is 36.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Apalchand Forest?
The nearest town listed for Apalchand Forest is Mal, about 30 km away.
How far is Apalchand Forest from the district headquarters?
Apalchand Forest is about 39.3 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Apalchand Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Apalchand Forest is about 17.6 km from Malbazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Apalchand Forest?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Apalchand Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Apalchand Forest?
For Apalchand Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable and net sown area is 1,184.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Apalchand 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 Apalchand 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 Apalchand Forest.