Sakam Forest village, Gorubathan block | Pincode 735231

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Sakam Forest is a village in Gorubathan mandal, Kalimpong district, West Bengal. It has a population of 1,158 in 290 households with a literacy rate of 76.1%.

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HELENTA MUNDA

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LGD code: 306348
Pincode: 735231
Post office: Fagu (Darjiling)
Population: 1,158
Households: 290
Literacy rate: 76.1%
Sex ratio: 542 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 728
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Kolkata: 493 km
Distance to Delhi: 1148 km
Nearest railway station: New Mal Junction · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Rangamati · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sakam Forest compares

By population, Sakam Forest ranks #18 of 38 villages in Gorubathan mandal.

Literacy rate

76.1%

+7.4% vs mandal average

Sakam Forest: 76.1%
Gorubathan mandal: 68.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

542

−411 vs mandal average

Sakam Forest: 542
Gorubathan mandal: 953

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.8 vs mandal average

Sakam Forest: 4.0
Gorubathan mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Sakam Forest at a glance

Sakam Forest is a village of 1,158 people in 290 households (Census 2011) in Gorubathan block, Kalimpong district, West Bengal, the 18th-largest of 38 villages in Gorubathan block. Literacy is 76%, 7 points above the block average of 69% and the sex ratio is 542 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the Kalimpong district centre, 22 km from Bhagatpur Tea Garden, the nearest town, 13 km from New Mal Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 735231, served by Fagu (Darjiling) post office; the LGD village code is 306348. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Rangamati, 11 km away. The sarpanch is HELENTA MUNDA, and the village votes in Kalimpong assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bharat Kumar Chetri. The population is estimated at 1,295 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sakam Forest · this village	1,158	76%	—
Pankasari Forest · Gorubathan	709	62%	2.8 km N
Dalingkot Forest · Gorubathan	394	62%	2.7 km NW
Darjiling Hilldoars Tea Garden · Gorubathan	1,627	58%	3.6 km S
Dalingma Khasmahal · Gorubathan	821	73%	3.6 km W
Engo Tea Garden · Matiali	1,063	54%	4.1 km SE
Ambeok Tea Garden · Gorubathan	1,297	76%	4.2 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sakam Forest

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 11
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 893.56
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 307.97

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Sakam Forest

LGD code: 306348
Pincode: 735231
Post office: Fagu (Darjiling)
Population (Census 2011): 1,158
Population (projected 2026): 1,295
Households: 290
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 542
Literacy rate: 76.1%
Coordinates: 26.99071°N, 88.73826°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darjeeling
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalimpong
Member of Parliament: Raju Bista
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bharat Kumar Chetri
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: HELENTA MUNDA
Block / Mandal: Gorubathan

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kalimpong district level

Then & Now

Sakam Forest — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,158

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

1,295

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

290

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,158Census 2011
Households: 290Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 542 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2952026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 53,592MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kalimpong district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalimpong district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalimpong district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Sakam Forest

Mandal centre

Gorubathan · ≈ 2.9 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kalimpong · ≈ 14 km

≈ 28 min by car · 33 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,555 people

Bhagatpur Tea Garden · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 53 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata493 kmcapital
Delhi1148 km
Hyderabad1500 km
Chennai1780 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNew Mal Junction13 km
Bus stopSamsing Tea Garden7 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Rangamati11 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India13 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum12 km
CollegeSikkim Professional University38 km
Police stationBorder control, foreigners can't pass20 km

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People often ask about Sakam Forest

What is the pincode of Sakam Forest?

The pincode of Sakam Forest, Gorubathan block, Kalimpong district, West Bengal is 735231. The post office is Fagu (Darjiling).

Which post office delivers to Sakam Forest?

Mail for Sakam Forest is delivered through Fagu (Darjiling) post office, pincode 735231, in Gorubathan block, Kalimpong district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sakam Forest located?

Sakam Forest is a village in Gorubathan block of Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Sakam Forest as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sakam Forest village has a population of 1,158 across 290 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sakam Forest?

The current sarpanch of Sakam Forest gram panchayat is HELENTA MUNDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sakam Forest in?

Sakam Forest falls under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sakam Forest in?

Sakam Forest falls under the Kalimpong assembly constituency (AC #22) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Sakam Forest?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sakam Forest village is 76.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Sakam Forest?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sakam Forest village is 542 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sakam Forest?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sakam Forest, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sakam Forest from Kalimpong district centre?

Sakam Forest is approximately 14 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kalimpong district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sakam Forest?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sakam Forest village is 306348.

Which is the nearest town to Sakam Forest?

Bhagatpur Tea Garden (population 12,555, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Sakam Forest in a straight line.

How big is Sakam Forest compared to other villages in Gorubathan block?

Sakam Forest ranks 18 of 38 villages in Gorubathan block by Census 2011 population (1,158 residents).

How far is Sakam Forest from Kolkata?

Sakam Forest is about 493 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 641 km.

How far is Sakam Forest from Delhi?

Sakam Forest is about 1148 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1492 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sakam Forest?

New Mal Junction is the nearest railway station to Sakam Forest, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Sakam Forest?

Samsing Tea Garden is the nearest bus stop to Sakam Forest, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sakam Forest?

Government Hospital, Rangamati is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sakam Forest, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sakam Forest?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Sakam Forest, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sakam Forest?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Sakam Forest, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Sakam Forest?

Sakam Forest falls under Kalimpong assembly constituency (AC 22). The sitting MLA is Bharat Kumar Chetri (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sakam Forest?

Sakam Forest is in Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raju Bista (BJP).

What is the population of Sakam Forest in 2026?

Sakam Forest is estimated at 1,295 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,158 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sakam Forest in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Sakam Forest in Kalimpong district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Sakam Forest?

HELENTA MUNDA is the sarpanch of Sakam Forest gram panchayat, Gorubathan block. See the sarpanch list of Gorubathan block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)