Indian Village Directory

Puipal Village

Puipal is an inhabited village in Simlapal Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 328905, the Census 2011 record lists 1,334 people in 276 households and the reported area is 224.79 hectares. The local references include Simlapal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khatra at about 29 km.

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Quick answer: Puipal is a village in Simlapal Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 328905 and 1,334 people in 276 households.
Village Code328905
Population1,334
Households276
Area224.79 hectares
Nearest TownKhatra

Key Village Facts

Village
Puipal
Census Village Code
328905
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Simlapal
Sub-district Census Code
02372
CD Block
Simlapal
Households
276
Population
1,334
Male Population
660
Female Population
674
Sex Ratio
1,021.21
Area
224.79 hectares
Area
2.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Khatra
Nearest Town Distance
29 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722151
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Puipal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,334 people, 224.79 hectares of reported area and Khatra as the nearest town reference for Puipal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBankura
CD BlockSimlapal
  • Puipal falls under Simlapal Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 328905.
  • The record lists 1,334 people living in 276 households.
  • The reported village area is 224.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Khatra.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density593.44 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.83 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share62.52%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Puipal in the official administrative record. Census village code 328905 and Simlapal CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02372
Village Census Code
328905
CD Block Code
0219
CD Block Name
Simlapal

Location and Distance

Khatra is the nearest town listed for Puipal, about 29 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Simlapal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11.7 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Khatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town
Khatra
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
224.79 hectares
Area
2.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,334 people in 276 households, with 660 male residents and 674 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 62.52% and ST share is 0% for Puipal. Population density works out to about 593.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
276
Total Population
1,334
Male Population
660
Female Population
674
Sex Ratio
1,021.21
Average Household Size
4.83
SC Population
834
SC Male Population
406
SC Female Population
428
SC Population Share
62.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Puipal 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 Puipal. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puipal include hand pump water, river or canal water and 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Puipal 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Puipal is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Puipal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 200.17 hectares and irrigated land is 188.13 hectares (94% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.62
Net Area Sown In Hectares
200.17
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.04 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
188.13
Canals Area In Hectares
136.76 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
51.37 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puipal

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 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 722151 Bankura Simlapal Simlapal (Ct) Bankura Simlapal, Bankura-722151, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151
State Bank of India ATM 722151 Bankura Simlapal Simlapal (Ct) Simlapal Near Police Thana, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151
State Bank of India ATM 722151 Bankura Simlapal Simlapal (Ct) Simlapal Near Simlapal Police Thana, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151

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 Puipal village located?

Puipal is in Simlapal Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Puipal village in?

Puipal village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Puipal village in?

Puipal village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Puipal under?

Puipal comes under Simlapal Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Puipal?

The Census village code of Puipal is 328905.

What is the population of Puipal village?

The village record lists 1,334 people and 276 households for Puipal.

How many households are in Puipal village?

The village record lists 276 households for Puipal.

What is the male and female population of Puipal?

The record lists 660 male residents and 674 female residents for Puipal.

What is the sex ratio of Puipal village?

The sex ratio of Puipal is 1,021.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Puipal village?

The reported geographical area of Puipal is 224.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Puipal village?

The approximate population density of Puipal is 593.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Puipal?

The nearest town listed for Puipal is Khatra, about 29 km away.

How far is Puipal from the sub-district headquarters?

Puipal is about 11.7 km from Simlapal, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Puipal?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Puipal.

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

For Puipal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 200.17 hectares and irrigated land is 188.13 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puipal. These records include 2 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 Puipal.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.