Indian Village Directory

Bhalka Village

Bhalka is an inhabited village in Kumargram Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307200, the Census 2011 record lists 3,946 people in 949 households and the reported area is 552.1 hectares. The local references include Kumargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is U. Kamakhyaguri at about 16 km.

In short:

Bhalka is a village in Kumargram Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307200 and 3,946 people in 949 households.

Village Code307200
Population3,946
Households949
Area552.1 hectares
Nearest TownU. Kamakhyaguri

Detailed village profile

Bhalka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,946 people, 552.1 hectares of reported area and U. Kamakhyaguri as the nearest town reference for Bhalka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Jalpaiguri
Block Kumargram
CD Block Kumargram
  • Bhalka falls under Kumargram Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 307200.
  • The record lists 3,946 people living in 949 households.
  • The reported village area is 552.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is U. Kamakhyaguri.
  • 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
Bhalka
Census Village Code
307200
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Jalpaiguri
District Census Code
328
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kumargram
Sub-district Census Code
02172
CD Block
Kumargram
Households
949
Population
3,946
Male Population
2,110
Female Population
1,836
Sex Ratio
870.14
Area
552.1 hectares
Area
5.52 sq km
Nearest Town
U. Kamakhyaguri
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
736207
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 714.73 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 89.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.28% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 77.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalka in the official administrative record. Census village code 307200 and Kumargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
328
Sub-district Census Code
02172
Village Census Code
307200
CD Block Code
0019
CD Block Name
Kumargram

Location and Distance

U. Kamakhyaguri is the nearest town listed for Bhalka, about 16 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 127 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumargram
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20.5 km
District Headquarter
Jalpaiguri
Distance from District Headquarter
127 km
Nearest Statutory Town
U. Kamakhyaguri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
U. Kamakhyaguri
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
552.1 hectares
Area
5.52 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,946 people in 949 households, with 2,110 male residents and 1,836 female residents. The average household size is 4.16, and SC share is 89.46% and ST share is 0.28% for Bhalka. Population density works out to about 714.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
949
Total Population
3,946
Male Population
2,110
Female Population
1,836
Sex Ratio
870.14
Average Household Size
4.16
SC Population
3,530
SC Male Population
1,881
SC Female Population
1,649
SC Population Share
89.46
ST Population
11
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhalka list 3 government primary schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government senior 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
3
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
4
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhalka include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
24 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
31.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhalka include commercial bank, 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.

ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
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 Bhalka is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 16 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 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 Bhalka show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 511.7 hectares and irrigated land is 396.7 hectares (77.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
511.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
115 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
396.7
Canals Area In Hectares
275 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
90 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhalka

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 1 100%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 736207 Jalpaiguri No Block Jalpaiguri (M) West Bengal 736207 Near Sbi Barovisa Jorai Road Po Barobhisa Dt Alipurduar West Bengal State, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal…

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 Bhalka village located?

Bhalka is in Kumargram Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bhalka village in?

Bhalka village is in Jalpaiguri district.

Which state is Bhalka village in?

Bhalka village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bhalka under?

Bhalka comes under Kumargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhalka?

The Census village code of Bhalka is 307200.

What is the population of Bhalka village?

The village record lists 3,946 people and 949 households for Bhalka.

How many households are in Bhalka village?

The village record lists 949 households for Bhalka.

What is the male and female population of Bhalka?

The record lists 2,110 male residents and 1,836 female residents for Bhalka.

What is the sex ratio of Bhalka village?

The sex ratio of Bhalka is 870.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhalka village?

The reported geographical area of Bhalka is 552.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhalka village?

The approximate population density of Bhalka is 714.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhalka?

The nearest town listed for Bhalka is U. Kamakhyaguri, about 16 km away.

How far is Bhalka from the district headquarters?

Bhalka is about 127 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhalka from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhalka is about 20.5 km from Kumargram, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhalka?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Bhalka.

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

For Bhalka, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 511.7 hectares and irrigated land is 396.7 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhalka. These records include 1 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 Bhalka.

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.