Thousum Forest - Gorubathan, Kalimpong
Thousum Forest is a village situated in the Gorubathan subdivision of Kalimpong district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28 km from Fagu.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thousum Forest is 306320. The village covers a total geographical area of 993.11 hectares and falls under the 734503 pincode.
Thousum Forest village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
Nearby Villages of Thousum Forest
Thousum 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Rechila Forest | West | 2.53 km |
| Ruka Forest | North-East | 3.49 km |
| Chichu Forest | East | 4.89 km |
| Rechila Chak Khasmahal | North-West | 4.90 km |
| Mo Forest | South-East | 5.14 km |
| Westnar Forest | South-West | 6.04 km |
| Raset Forest | West | 6.06 km |
| Today Tangta Khasmahal | East | 6.49 km |
| Rhenok Forest | North-West | 6.68 km |
| Ambeok Forest | South-West | 7.42 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Thousum Forest
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Thousum Forest. The nearest railway station is Chalsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 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 Thousum Forest
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thousum 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 Thousum 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 Thousum 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 Thousum Forest
Where is Thousum Forest located?
Thousum Forest village is located in Gorubathan Subdivision, Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India.
What is the pincode of Thousum Forest?
The pincode of Thousum Forest is 734503.