Buxa Hill Forest - Kalchini, Alipurduar
Buxa Hill Forest is a village situated in the Kalchini subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 54.4 km from Hamiltanganj and around 124 km from Jalpaiguri . Rajabhatkhawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buxa Hill Forest village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Buxa Hill Forest is 307145. The village covers a total geographical area of 11662.98 hectares and falls under the 735227 pincode. Alipurduar is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.
Buxa Hill Forest village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Buxa Hill Forest
As per Census 2011, Buxa Hill Forest village has a total population of 2,889 people, consisting of 1,514 males and 1,375 females. The village has 608 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,494 literate and 1,395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,951 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Buxa Hill Forest are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,889 | 1,514 | 1,375 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 396 | 186 | 210 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 89 | 44 | 45 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,951 | 1,032 | 919 |
| Literate Population | 1,494 | 896 | 598 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,395 | 618 | 777 |
Nearby Villages of Buxa Hill Forest
Buxa Hill Forest is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Buxa Hill Forest
Public transport in the Buxa Hill Forest is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Buxa Hill Forest.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alipurduar to Buxa Hill Forest is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Buxa Hill Forest is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Buxa Hill Forest
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Buxa Hill Forest village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Buxa Hill Forest
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Buxa Hill Forest village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Buxa Hill Forest
Where is Buxa Hill Forest located?
Buxa Hill Forest village is located in Kalchini Subdivision, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Buxa Hill Forest?
The Gram Panchayat of Buxa Hill Forest is Rajabhatkhawa.
What is the pincode of Buxa Hill Forest?
The pincode of Buxa Hill Forest is 735227.
What is the population of Buxa Hill Forest?
Buxa Hill Forest has a total population of 2,889, including 1,514 males and 1,375 females.
How many households are there in Buxa Hill Forest?
There are 608 households in Buxa Hill Forest.
What is the literacy rate in Buxa Hill Forest?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Buxa Hill Forest is 51.71%. Male literacy is 59.18% and female literacy is 43.49%.