Khairbari Forest - Madarihat, Alipurduar
Khairbari Forest is a village situated in the Madarihat subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Madarihat and around 69 km from Jalpaiguri . Khayarbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairbari Forest village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairbari Forest is 307097. The village covers a total geographical area of 1825.95 hectares and falls under the 735220 pincode. Gayerkata is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Khairbari Forest village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Khairbari Forest
According to the 2011 Census, Khairbari Forest village had a total population of 494 people, including 261 males and 233 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.01%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 55.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 441.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 494 | 261 | 233 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 51 | 31 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 441 | 230 | 211 |
| Literate Population | 288 | 170 | 118 |
| Illiterate Population | 206 | 91 | 115 |
Nearby Villages of Khairbari Forest
Khairbari 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 Khairbari Forest
Khairbari Forest is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Khairbari Forest.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Gayerkata to Khairbari Forest is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Khairbari Forest is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khairbari Forest
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khairbari Forest village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khairbari 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 Khairbari Forest village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khairbari Forest
Where is Khairbari Forest located?
Khairbari Forest village is located in Madarihat Subdivision, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khairbari Forest?
The Gram Panchayat of Khairbari Forest is Khayarbari.
What is the pincode of Khairbari Forest?
The pincode of Khairbari Forest is 735220.
What is the population of Khairbari Forest?
Khairbari Forest had a total population of 494, including 261 males and 233 females.
How many households are there in Khairbari Forest?
Khairbari Forest had 98 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khairbari Forest?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairbari Forest was 65.01%. Male literacy was 73.91% and female literacy was 55.40%.