Balapukhari Kharkharia is an inhabited village in Mekliganj Block of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307703, the Census 2011 record lists 716 people in 158 households and the reported area is 123.54 hectares. The local references include Mekliganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mekliganj at about 12 km.
In short:
Balapukhari Kharkharia is a village in Mekliganj Block, Koch Bihar district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307703 and 716 people in 158 households.
Village Code307703
Population716
Households158
Area123.54 hectares
Nearest TownMekliganj
Detailed village profile
Balapukhari Kharkharia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 716 people, 123.54 hectares of reported area and Mekliganj as the nearest town reference for Balapukhari Kharkharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Balapukhari Kharkharia falls under Mekliganj Block in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 307703.
The record lists 716 people living in 158 households.
The reported village area is 123.54 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Mekliganj.
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
Balapukhari Kharkharia
Census Village Code
307703
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Koch Bihar
District Census Code
329
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mekliganj
Sub-district Census Code
02180
CD Block
Mekliganj
Households
158
Population
716
Male Population
363
Female Population
353
Sex Ratio
972.45
Area
123.54 hectares
Area
1.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Mekliganj
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
735303
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 Density579.57 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.53 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share98.74%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share11.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balapukhari Kharkharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 307703 and Mekliganj CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
329
Sub-district Census Code
02180
Village Census Code
307703
CD Block Code
0027
CD Block Name
Mekliganj
Location and Distance
Mekliganj is the nearest town listed for Balapukhari Kharkharia, about 12 km away. Cooch Behar is listed as the district headquarters at about 108 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Changrabandha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19.5 km
District Headquarter
Cooch Behar
Distance from District Headquarter
108 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mekliganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Mekliganj
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
123.54 hectares
Area
1.24 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 716 people in 158 households, with 363 male residents and 353 female residents. The average household size is 4.53, and SC share is 98.74% and ST share is 0% for Balapukhari Kharkharia. Population density works out to about 579.57 people per sq km.
Total Households
158
Total Population
716
Male Population
363
Female Population
353
Sex Ratio
972.45
Average Household Size
4.53
SC Population
707
SC Male Population
360
SC Female Population
347
SC Population Share
98.74
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balapukhari Kharkharia list 1 government primary school, 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balapukhari Kharkharia 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balapukhari Kharkharia include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balapukhari Kharkharia 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.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balapukhari Kharkharia is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balapukhari Kharkharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Jute, net sown area is 76.89 hectares and irrigated land is 8.93 hectares (11.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
44.05
Net Area Sown In Hectares
76.88999999999999
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67.96 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.93
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8.93 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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 Balapukhari Kharkharia
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Central Bank of India
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Central Bank of India
ATM
735303
Koch Bihar
Mekliganj
Uchal Pukhari
Uchalpukhari Uchalpukhari, P. O. Dhulja Uchalpukhari, Teh.mekliganj, 735303, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735303
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 Balapukhari Kharkharia village located?
Balapukhari Kharkharia is in Mekliganj Block of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Balapukhari Kharkharia village in?
Balapukhari Kharkharia village is in Koch Bihar district.
Which state is Balapukhari Kharkharia village in?
Balapukhari Kharkharia village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Balapukhari Kharkharia under?
Balapukhari Kharkharia comes under Mekliganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balapukhari Kharkharia?
The Census village code of Balapukhari Kharkharia is 307703.
What is the population of Balapukhari Kharkharia village?
The village record lists 716 people and 158 households for Balapukhari Kharkharia.
How many households are in Balapukhari Kharkharia village?
The village record lists 158 households for Balapukhari Kharkharia.
What is the male and female population of Balapukhari Kharkharia?
The record lists 363 male residents and 353 female residents for Balapukhari Kharkharia.
What is the sex ratio of Balapukhari Kharkharia village?
The sex ratio of Balapukhari Kharkharia is 972.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balapukhari Kharkharia village?
The reported geographical area of Balapukhari Kharkharia is 123.54 hectares.
What is the population density of Balapukhari Kharkharia village?
The approximate population density of Balapukhari Kharkharia is 579.57 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balapukhari Kharkharia?
The nearest town listed for Balapukhari Kharkharia is Mekliganj, about 12 km away.
How far is Balapukhari Kharkharia from the district headquarters?
Balapukhari Kharkharia is about 108 km from Cooch Behar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balapukhari Kharkharia from the sub-district headquarters?
Balapukhari Kharkharia is about 19.5 km from Changrabandha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balapukhari Kharkharia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Balapukhari Kharkharia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balapukhari Kharkharia?
For Balapukhari Kharkharia, reported agricultural commodities include Jute, net sown area is 76.89 hectares and irrigated land is 8.93 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balapukhari Kharkharia?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balapukhari Kharkharia. 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 Balapukhari Kharkharia.
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.