Indian Village Directory

Balasan Village

Balasan is an inhabited village in Maynaguri Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307565, the Census 2011 record lists 2,300 people in 493 households and the reported area is 421.08 hectares. The local references include Maynaguri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Maynaguri at about 14 km.

In short:

Balasan is a village in Maynaguri Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307565 and 2,300 people in 493 households.

Village Code307565
Population2,300
Households493
Area421.08 hectares
Nearest TownMaynaguri

Detailed village profile

Balasan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,300 people, 421.08 hectares of reported area and Maynaguri as the nearest town reference for Balasan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Jalpaiguri
Block Maynaguri
CD Block Maynaguri
  • Balasan falls under Maynaguri Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 307565.
  • The record lists 2,300 people living in 493 households.
  • The reported village area is 421.08 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Maynaguri.
  • 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

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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
Balasan
Census Village Code
307565
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Jalpaiguri
District Census Code
328
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Maynaguri
Sub-district Census Code
02177
CD Block
Maynaguri
Households
493
Population
2,300
Male Population
1,200
Female Population
1,100
Sex Ratio
916.67
Area
421.08 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Maynaguri
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
735305
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 546.21 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 79.65% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.13% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 31.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balasan in the official administrative record. Census village code 307565 and Maynaguri CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
328
Sub-district Census Code
02177
Village Census Code
307565
CD Block Code
0024
CD Block Name
Maynaguri

Location and Distance

Maynaguri is the nearest town listed for Balasan, about 14 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 26.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Maynaguri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Jalpaiguri
Distance from District Headquarter
26.4 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Maynaguri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town
Maynaguri
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
421.08 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,300 people in 493 households, with 1,200 male residents and 1,100 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 79.65% and ST share is 0.13% for Balasan. Population density works out to about 546.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
493
Total Population
2,300
Male Population
1,200
Female Population
1,100
Sex Ratio
916.67
Average Household Size
4.67
SC Population
1,832
SC Male Population
970
SC Female Population
862
SC Population Share
79.65
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balasan list 3 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balasan include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
21.08 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balasan 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balasan is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 15 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balasan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 318 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares (31.4% 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
82.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
318.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
218 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
100.0

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 Balasan

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 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
Canara Bank ATM 735305 Jalpaiguri Maynaguri Dharmmapur Jorpakri Gurudevpur Dharmmapur, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735305

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 Balasan village located?

Balasan is in Maynaguri Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Balasan village in?

Balasan village is in Jalpaiguri district.

Which state is Balasan village in?

Balasan village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Balasan under?

Balasan comes under Maynaguri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balasan?

The Census village code of Balasan is 307565.

What is the population of Balasan village?

The village record lists 2,300 people and 493 households for Balasan.

How many households are in Balasan village?

The village record lists 493 households for Balasan.

What is the male and female population of Balasan?

The record lists 1,200 male residents and 1,100 female residents for Balasan.

What is the sex ratio of Balasan village?

The sex ratio of Balasan is 916.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balasan village?

The reported geographical area of Balasan is 421.08 hectares.

What is the population density of Balasan village?

The approximate population density of Balasan is 546.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balasan?

The nearest town listed for Balasan is Maynaguri, about 14 km away.

How far is Balasan from the district headquarters?

Balasan is about 26.4 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balasan from the sub-district headquarters?

Balasan is about 11 km from Maynaguri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balasan?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Balasan.

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

For Balasan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 318 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares.

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

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

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.