Where is Bhalka village located?
Bhalka is in Dinhata - I Block of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India.
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Bhalka Village
Bhalka is an inhabited village in Dinhata - I Block of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 308502, the Census 2011 record lists 3,180 people in 748 households and the reported area is 360.79 hectares. The local references include Dinhata - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dinhata at about 10 km.
Bhalka is a village in Dinhata - I Block, Koch Bihar district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 308502 and 3,180 people in 748 households.
Village Code308502
Population3,180
Households748
Area360.79 hectares
Nearest TownDinhata
Detailed village profile
Bhalka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,180 people, 360.79 hectares of reported area and Dinhata as the nearest town reference for Bhalka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bhalka falls under Dinhata - I Block in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 308502.
- The record lists 3,180 people living in 748 households.
- The reported village area is 360.79 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dinhata.
- 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
- 308502
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Koch Bihar
- District Census Code
- 329
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dinhata - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02187
- CD Block
- Dinhata - I
- Households
- 748
- Population
- 3,180
- Male Population
- 1,655
- Female Population
- 1,525
- Sex Ratio
- 921.45
- Area
- 360.79 hectares
- Area
- 3.61 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dinhata
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 736135
- 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
881.4 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.25 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
54.34%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
75.8%
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 308502 and Dinhata - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 329
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02187
- Village Census Code
- 308502
- CD Block Code
- 0034
- CD Block Name
- Dinhata - I
Location and Distance
Dinhata is the nearest town listed for Bhalka, about 10 km away. Cooch Behar is listed as the district headquarters at about 26.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dinhata
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Cooch Behar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 26.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dinhata
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Dinhata
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 360.79 hectares
- Area
- 3.61 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,180 people in 748 households, with 1,655 male residents and 1,525 female residents. The average household size is 4.25, and SC share is 54.34% and ST share is 0% for Bhalka. Population density works out to about 881.4 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 748
- Total Population
- 3,180
- Male Population
- 1,655
- Female Population
- 1,525
- Sex Ratio
- 921.45
- Average Household Size
- 4.25
- SC Population
- 1,728
- SC Male Population
- 897
- SC Female Population
- 831
- SC Population Share
- 54.34
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhalka list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary 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
- 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
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Vocational Training School ITI
- Available
- Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bhalka. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhalka include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4.12 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 40 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhalka include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bhalka 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- 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
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bhalka is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bhalka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Tobaco, net sown area is 316.67 hectares and irrigated land is 240 hectares (75.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Bamboo
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Jute
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Tobaco
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 40.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 316.67
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 76.67 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 240.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 180 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
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhalka
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 50% |
| Canara Bank | 2 | 33% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 17% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | Dinhata - I | Bara Saulmari | 0 Gram Panchayat Office Bara Saulmari, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | Dinhata - I | Dinhata (P) | Koch Bihar, West Bengal PIN 736135 Main Road Dinhata, Coochbehar, P. O and P. S- Dinhata, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 7361… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | Dinhata - I | Bara Saulmari | Dinhata Dinhata, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | Dinhata - I | Dewanbas | 0 Gram Panchayat Office Dewanbas, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
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
Which district is Bhalka village in?
Bhalka village is in Koch Bihar district.
Which state is Bhalka village in?
Bhalka village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bhalka under?
Bhalka comes under Dinhata - I 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 308502.
What is the population of Bhalka village?
The village record lists 3,180 people and 748 households for Bhalka.
How many households are in Bhalka village?
The village record lists 748 households for Bhalka.
What is the male and female population of Bhalka?
The record lists 1,655 male residents and 1,525 female residents for Bhalka.
What is the sex ratio of Bhalka village?
The sex ratio of Bhalka is 921.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhalka village?
The reported geographical area of Bhalka is 360.79 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhalka village?
The approximate population density of Bhalka is 881.4 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 Dinhata, about 10 km away.
How far is Bhalka from the district headquarters?
Bhalka is about 26.2 km from Cooch Behar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bhalka from the sub-district headquarters?
Bhalka is about 13.6 km from Dinhata, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bhalka?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary 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 Paddy, Jute and Tobaco, net sown area is 316.67 hectares and irrigated land is 240 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhalka?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhalka. 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 Bhalka.