Where is Balikhun village located?
Balikhun is in Gangajalghati Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
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Balikhun Village
Balikhun is an inhabited village in Gangajalghati Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326248, the Census 2011 record lists 506 people in 99 households and the reported area is 333.06 hectares. The local references include Gangajalghati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raniganj at about 16 km.
Balikhun is a village in Gangajalghati Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326248 and 506 people in 99 households.
Village Code326248
Population506
Households99
Area333.06 hectares
Nearest TownRaniganj
Detailed village profile
Balikhun at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 506 people, 333.06 hectares of reported area and Raniganj as the nearest town reference for Balikhun, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balikhun falls under Gangajalghati Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 326248.
- The record lists 506 people living in 99 households.
- The reported village area is 333.06 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raniganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balikhun
- Census Village Code
- 326248
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Bankura
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gangajalghati
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02358
- CD Block
- Gangajalghati
- Households
- 99
- Population
- 506
- Male Population
- 254
- Female Population
- 252
- Sex Ratio
- 992.13
- Area
- 333.06 hectares
- Area
- 3.33 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raniganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 722133
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
151.92 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.11 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
22.92%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
50.4%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
29.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balikhun in the official administrative record. Census village code 326248 and Gangajalghati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02358
- Village Census Code
- 326248
- CD Block Code
- 0205
- CD Block Name
- Gangajalghati
Location and Distance
Raniganj is the nearest town listed for Balikhun, about 16 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Amarkanan
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Bankura
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raniganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Raniganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 333.06 hectares
- Area
- 3.33 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 506 people in 99 households, with 254 male residents and 252 female residents. The average household size is 5.11, and SC share is 22.92% and ST share is 50.4% for Balikhun. Population density works out to about 151.92 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 99
- Total Population
- 506
- Male Population
- 254
- Female Population
- 252
- Sex Ratio
- 992.13
- Average Household Size
- 5.11
- SC Population
- 116
- SC Male Population
- 52
- SC Female Population
- 64
- SC Population Share
- 22.92
- ST Population
- 255
- ST Male Population
- 131
- ST Female Population
- 124
- ST Population Share
- 50.4
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balikhun list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balikhun. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balikhun include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balikhun include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balikhun include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balikhun is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 22 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balikhun show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegitable and Wood Work, net sown area is 146 hectares and irrigated land is 43 hectares (29.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Wood Work
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegitable
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 171 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 10.06
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 146.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 103 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 43.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 41 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balikhun
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 25% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 722133 | Bankura | Gangajalghati | Durlabhpur | Dist.- Bankura, Pin.- 722133 Vill+p.o.- Durlavpur, P.S.- Gangajalghati, Bankura, West Bengal, 722133 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 722133 | Bankura | Gangajalghati | Latiabani | Latiabani Latiabani, Bankura, West Bengal, 722133 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 722133 | Bankura | Gangajalghati | Gangajal Ghati | Durluvpur Durluvpur More, Bankura, West Bengal, 722133 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balikhun village in?
Balikhun village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Balikhun village in?
Balikhun village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Balikhun under?
Balikhun comes under Gangajalghati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balikhun?
The Census village code of Balikhun is 326248.
What is the population of Balikhun village?
The village record lists 506 people and 99 households for Balikhun.
How many households are in Balikhun village?
The village record lists 99 households for Balikhun.
What is the male and female population of Balikhun?
The record lists 254 male residents and 252 female residents for Balikhun.
What is the sex ratio of Balikhun village?
The sex ratio of Balikhun is 992.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balikhun village?
The reported geographical area of Balikhun is 333.06 hectares.
What is the population density of Balikhun village?
The approximate population density of Balikhun is 151.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balikhun?
The nearest town listed for Balikhun is Raniganj, about 16 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Balikhun?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Balikhun.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balikhun?
For Balikhun, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegitable and Wood Work, net sown area is 146 hectares and irrigated land is 43 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balikhun?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balikhun. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Balikhun.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Balikhun.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Balikhun.