Village code 307246

Foskadanga Village, Alipurduar - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Foskadanga is a village in Alipurduar - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Foskadanga village map in West Bengal
Foskadanga village map image for Alipurduar - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Foskadanga is a village in Alipurduar - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. For Foskadanga, the population is 2,868, PIN code is 736122 and Census village code is 307246. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Foskadanga village
Village code307246
PIN code736122
Population2,868
Households597
Area635.02 ha / 6.35 sq. km / 1,569 acres
Population density452 people per sq. km
Sex ratio925 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townAlipurduar (8 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtJalpaiguri
Census 2011 districtJalpaiguri

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 736122. This helps users verify the postal area for Foskadanga, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Foskadanga village
PIN code736122
Post offices linked with this PINAlipurduar Court SO, Banchukamari BO, and Ghagra BO
Best matching post officeAlipurduar Court SO (Post office)
Delivery office records3
Postal districtAlipurduar
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionCooch Behar Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Foskadanga comes under Foskadanga gram panchayat and Alipurduar - I C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Alipurduar - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Panchkalguri at 18.30 km. The Census district headquarters, Jalpaiguri, is 93.10 km away.

Administrative details for Foskadanga
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtJalpaiguri
Census 2011 districtJalpaiguri
State code19
District code328
Block / Census sub-district code2173
C.D. Block code20
Block panchayat code20

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Foskadanga village and its household count.

Total population

2,868 residents in 597 households

Male population

1,490

Female population

1,378

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 864; Scheduled Tribes: 1,991

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 2

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Foskadanga
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Foskadanga
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageNot available in village
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Foskadanga
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power14 hours per day
Winter domestic power15 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Foskadanga
Net area sown560 hectares
Irrigated area160 hectares
Unirrigated area400 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area50 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area70 hectares
Non-agricultural area63.20 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Foskadanga
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Alipurduar, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Foskadanga

Alipurduar (8 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Panchkalguri is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Foskadanga
Nearest major townAlipurduar (8 km)
Block headquartersPanchkalguri (18.30 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Foskadanga. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Foskadanga
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop1
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Rural Production Centres or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Foskadanga village located?

Foskadanga is located in Alipurduar - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Jalpaiguri.

Which Block is Foskadanga in?

Foskadanga is in Alipurduar - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Foskadanga in?

District: Jalpaiguri.

What is the village code of Foskadanga?

The Census village code of Foskadanga is 307246.

What is the PIN code of Foskadanga?

The PIN code reported for Foskadanga is 736122.

What is the population of Foskadanga?

Foskadanga has 2,868 residents in 597 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Foskadanga?

The nearest statutory town to Foskadanga is Alipurduar (8 km).

Which crops are grown in Foskadanga?

The main crops reported for Foskadanga are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Foskadanga?

Land-use details for Foskadanga include net area sown: 560 hectares, irrigated area: 160 hectares, and unirrigated area: 400 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Foskadanga?

Government primary school status for Foskadanga is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Foskadanga?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Foskadanga?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Foskadanga?

The total geographical area of Foskadanga is 635.02 hectares.

How many households are in Foskadanga?

Foskadanga has 597 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Foskadanga?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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