Indian Village Directory

Irkona Village

Irkona is an inhabited village in Galsi - II Block of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 319966, the Census 2011 record lists 2,085 people in 510 households and the reported area is 421.35 hectares. The local references include Galsi - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Burdwan at about 11 km.

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Quick answer: Irkona is a village in Galsi - II Block, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 319966 and 2,085 people in 510 households.
Village Code319966
Population2,085
Households510
Area421.35 hectares
Nearest TownBurdwan

Key Village Facts

Village
Irkona
Census Village Code
319966
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Barddhaman
District Census Code
335
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Galsi - II
Sub-district Census Code
02288
CD Block
Galsi - II
Households
510
Population
2,085
Male Population
1,057
Female Population
1,028
Sex Ratio
972.56
Area
421.35 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Burdwan
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
713428
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Irkona at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,085 people, 421.35 hectares of reported area and Burdwan as the nearest town reference for Irkona, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBarddhaman
CD BlockGalsi - II
  • Irkona falls under Galsi - II Block in Barddhaman district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 319966.
  • The record lists 2,085 people living in 510 households.
  • The reported village area is 421.35 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Burdwan.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density494.84 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share50.6%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.15%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Irkona in the official administrative record. Census village code 319966 and Galsi - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
335
Sub-district Census Code
02288
Village Census Code
319966
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Galsi - II

Location and Distance

Burdwan is the nearest town listed for Irkona, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Galsi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2.1 km
District Headquarter
Barddhaman
Nearest Statutory Town
Burdwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Burdwan
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
421.35 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,085 people in 510 households, with 1,057 male residents and 1,028 female residents. The average household size is 4.09, and SC share is 50.6% and ST share is 1.15% for Irkona. Population density works out to about 494.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
510
Total Population
2,085
Male Population
1,057
Female Population
1,028
Sex Ratio
972.56
Average Household Size
4.09
SC Population
1,055
SC Male Population
525
SC Female Population
530
SC Population Share
50.6
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
10
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
1.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Irkona list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Irkona. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Irkona include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
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 in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Irkona include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Irkona include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Irkona is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 17 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
17 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 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
17 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Irkona show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustered Sheed, net sown area is 401 hectares and irrigated land is 401 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Atta
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustered Sheed
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Mustered Oil
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.35
Net Area Sown In Hectares
401.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
401.0
Canals Area In Hectares
401 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
Others
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Irkona village located?

Irkona is in Galsi - II Block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Irkona village in?

Irkona village is in Barddhaman district.

Which state is Irkona village in?

Irkona village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Irkona under?

Irkona comes under Galsi - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Irkona?

The Census village code of Irkona is 319966.

What is the population of Irkona village?

The village record lists 2,085 people and 510 households for Irkona.

How many households are in Irkona village?

The village record lists 510 households for Irkona.

What is the male and female population of Irkona?

The record lists 1,057 male residents and 1,028 female residents for Irkona.

What is the sex ratio of Irkona village?

The sex ratio of Irkona is 972.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Irkona village?

The reported geographical area of Irkona is 421.35 hectares.

What is the population density of Irkona village?

The approximate population density of Irkona is 494.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Irkona?

The nearest town listed for Irkona is Burdwan, about 11 km away.

How far is Irkona from the sub-district headquarters?

Irkona is about 2.1 km from Galsi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Irkona?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Irkona.

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

For Irkona, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustered Sheed, net sown area is 401 hectares and irrigated land is 401 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Irkona.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Irkona.

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.