Ruka Forest - Gorubathan, Kalimpong
Ruka Forest is a village situated in the Gorubathan subdivision of Kalimpong district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 42.4 km from Fagu.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruka Forest is 306313. The village covers a total geographical area of 1807.75 hectares and falls under the 735231 pincode.
Ruka Forest village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
Nearby Villages of Ruka Forest
Ruka Forest 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Thousum Forest | South-West | 3.49 km |
| Today Tangta Khasmahal | East | 4.84 km |
| Rechila Forest | South-West | 4.94 km |
| Chichu Forest | South-East | 5.18 km |
| Rechila Chak Khasmahal | West | 5.57 km |
| Mo Forest | South | 6.86 km |
| Rhenok Forest | West | 7.00 km |
| Raset Forest | West | 7.96 km |
| Lingsay Khasmahal | North-West | 9.08 km |
| Westnar Forest | South-West | 9.12 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ruka Forest
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ruka Forest. The nearest railway station is Chalsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Ruka Forest
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ruka Forest village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Ruka 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 Ruka 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 Ruka Forest
Where is Ruka Forest located?
Ruka Forest village is located in Gorubathan Subdivision, Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India.
What is the pincode of Ruka Forest?
The pincode of Ruka Forest is 735231.