Indian Village Directory

Barkala Village

Barkala is an inhabited village in Onda Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 328345, the Census 2011 record lists 863 people in 174 households and the reported area is 355.36 hectares. The local references include Onda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bankura at about 20 km.

In short:

Barkala is a village in Onda Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 328345 and 863 people in 174 households.

Village Code328345
Population863
Households174
Area355.36 hectares
Nearest TownBankura

Detailed village profile

Barkala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 863 people, 355.36 hectares of reported area and Bankura as the nearest town reference for Barkala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Bankura
Block Onda
CD Block Onda
  • Barkala falls under Onda Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 328345.
  • The record lists 863 people living in 174 households.
  • The reported village area is 355.36 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bankura.
  • 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
Barkala
Census Village Code
328345
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Onda
Sub-district Census Code
02370
CD Block
Onda
Households
174
Population
863
Male Population
433
Female Population
430
Sex Ratio
993.07
Area
355.36 hectares
Area
3.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Bankura
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722144
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 242.85 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.96 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 59.44% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 47.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barkala in the official administrative record. Census village code 328345 and Onda CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02370
Village Census Code
328345
CD Block Code
0217
CD Block Name
Onda

Location and Distance

Bankura is the nearest town listed for Barkala, about 20 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Onda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Bankura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Bankura
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
355.36 hectares
Area
3.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 863 people in 174 households, with 433 male residents and 430 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 59.44% and ST share is 0% for Barkala. Population density works out to about 242.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
174
Total Population
863
Male Population
433
Female Population
430
Sex Ratio
993.07
Average Household Size
4.96
SC Population
513
SC Male Population
248
SC Female Population
265
SC Population Share
59.44
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barkala list 1 government primary school. 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barkala include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barkala include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barkala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barkala is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 20 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 180.32 hectares and irrigated land is 84.95 hectares (47.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
160.09 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.95
Net Area Sown In Hectares
180.32
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
95.37 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
84.95
Canals Area In Hectares
66.67 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
18.28 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barkala

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Bank of India 1 33%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 722206 Bankura Onda Krishna Nagar Bankura Hat Krishnanagar, Kankardanga, Bankura-722206, Bankura, West Bengal, 722206
Bank of India CRM 722179 Bankura Onda Ratanpur At and Post Ratanpur, Dist. Bankura, West Bengal - 722179, Bankura, West Bengal, 722179
State Bank of India ATM 722147 Bankura Onda Ram Sagar Bankura Ramsagar, Bankura, West Bengal, 722147

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

Where is Barkala village located?

Barkala is in Onda Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Barkala village in?

Barkala village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Barkala village in?

Barkala village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Barkala under?

Barkala comes under Onda Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barkala?

The Census village code of Barkala is 328345.

What is the population of Barkala village?

The village record lists 863 people and 174 households for Barkala.

How many households are in Barkala village?

The village record lists 174 households for Barkala.

What is the male and female population of Barkala?

The record lists 433 male residents and 430 female residents for Barkala.

What is the sex ratio of Barkala village?

The sex ratio of Barkala is 993.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkala village?

The reported geographical area of Barkala is 355.36 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkala village?

The approximate population density of Barkala is 242.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barkala?

The nearest town listed for Barkala is Bankura, about 20 km away.

How far is Barkala from the sub-district headquarters?

Barkala is about 18 km from Onda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barkala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Barkala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barkala?

For Barkala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 180.32 hectares and irrigated land is 84.95 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barkala?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barkala. 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 Barkala.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Barkala.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.