Samther Forest - Kalimpong -I, Kalimpong
Samther Forest is a village situated in the Kalimpong -I subdivision of Kalimpong district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.7 km from Kalimpong.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Samther Forest is 306247. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.77 hectares and falls under the 734301 pincode.
Samther Forest village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
Nearby Villages of Samther Forest
Samther 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pemling Forest | North-East | 1.96 km |
| Paringar Khasmahal | South | 2.22 km |
| Lulagaon Khasmahal | North-West | 2.48 km |
| Lulagaon Forest | North | 3.54 km |
| Samether Khasmahal | West | 3.80 km |
| Nimbong Khasmahal | South-East | 4.36 km |
| Singi Khasmahal | North-West | 4.45 km |
| Pemling Khasmahal | North-East | 4.45 km |
| Nobgaon Khasmahal | South | 4.49 km |
| Kaffir Khasmahal | North | 4.54 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Samther Forest
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Samther Forest. The nearest railway station is Bagrakot, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 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 Samther Forest
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Samther 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 Samther 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 Samther 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 Samther Forest
Where is Samther Forest located?
Samther Forest village is located in Kalimpong -I Subdivision, Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India.
What is the pincode of Samther Forest?
The pincode of Samther Forest is 734301.