Paktam Forest - Lava, Kalimpong
Paktam Forest is a village situated in the Lava subdivision of Kalimpong district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Algarh.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Paktam Forest is 306290. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.49 hectares and falls under the 734311 pincode.
Paktam Forest village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
Nearby Villages of Paktam Forest
Paktam 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Rissium Forest | South-West | 2.13 km |
| Maria Khasmahal | North | 2.20 km |
| Kagey Khasmahal | North | 2.62 km |
| Mayrong Forest | West | 2.91 km |
| Ladam Khasmahal | North-East | 3.01 km |
| Khampong Forest | South | 3.04 km |
| Sakiyong Khasmahal | North-West | 3.24 km |
| Kolbong Forest | South-East | 3.89 km |
| Lava Forest | South | 4.44 km |
| Lava Bazar D.i.f. | South-East | 4.45 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Paktam Forest
Paktam Forest is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Oodlabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 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 Paktam Forest
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paktam Forest village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Paktam 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 Paktam Forest village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Paktam Forest
Where is Paktam Forest located?
Paktam Forest village is located in Lava Subdivision, Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India.
What is the pincode of Paktam Forest?
The pincode of Paktam Forest is 734311.