Rolak Khasmahal - Kurseong, Darjeeling

Rolak Khasmahal is a village situated in the Kurseong subdivision of Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 74.4 km from Kurseong.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rolak Khasmahal is 306477. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.07 hectares and falls under the 734008 pincode. Kurseong is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Rolak Khasmahal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Rolak Khasmahal

As per Census 2011, Rolak Khasmahal village has a total population of 1,007 people, consisting of 476 males and 531 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 1,115 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 692 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 354 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rolak Khasmahal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,007476531
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055847
Scheduled Tribes (ST)354180174
Literate Population692346346
Illiterate Population315130185

Nearby Villages of Rolak Khasmahal

Rolak Khasmahal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Lonku KhasmahalEast1.12 km
Mangpu Cinchona PlantationWest1.53 km
Barasit Tong KhasmahalSouth-West2.63 km
Selpu KhasmahalSouth-West2.79 km
Birik ForestNorth-East4.05 km
Sittong KhasmahalSouth-West4.20 km
Sittong ForestSouth4.22 km
Gulling ForestEast4.65 km
Mangpu Cinchona PlantationNorth-West5.40 km
Turzam ForestNorth5.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rolak Khasmahal

Rolak Khasmahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sivok, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurseong to Rolak Khasmahal is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rolak Khasmahal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rolak Khasmahal village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rolak Khasmahal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rolak Khasmahal village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rolak Khasmahal

Where is Rolak Khasmahal located?

Rolak Khasmahal village is located in Kurseong Subdivision, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.

What is the pincode of Rolak Khasmahal?

The pincode of Rolak Khasmahal is 734008.

What is the population of Rolak Khasmahal?

Rolak Khasmahal has a total population of 1,007, including 476 males and 531 females.

How many households are there in Rolak Khasmahal?

There are 196 households in Rolak Khasmahal.

What is the literacy rate in Rolak Khasmahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rolak Khasmahal is 68.72%. Male literacy is 72.69% and female literacy is 65.16%.