Indian Village Directory

Palpara Village

Palpara is an inhabited village in Bamangola Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312844, the Census 2011 record lists 238 people in 60 households and the reported area is 46.45 hectares. The local references include Bamangola CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malda Town at about 10 km.

In short:

Palpara is a village in Bamangola Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312844 and 238 people in 60 households.

Village Code312844
Population238
Households60
Area46.45 hectares
Nearest TownMalda Town

Detailed village profile

Palpara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 238 people, 46.45 hectares of reported area and Malda Town as the nearest town reference for Palpara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Maldah
Block Bamangola
CD Block Bamangola
  • Palpara falls under Bamangola Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 312844.
  • The record lists 238 people living in 60 households.
  • The reported village area is 46.45 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Malda Town.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Palpara
Census Village Code
312844
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bamangola
Sub-district Census Code
02215
CD Block
Bamangola
Households
60
Population
238
Male Population
123
Female Population
115
Sex Ratio
934.96
Area
46.45 hectares
Area
0.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Malda Town
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732138
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 512.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.97 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 96.22% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 10.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palpara in the official administrative record. Census village code 312844 and Bamangola CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02215
Village Census Code
312844
CD Block Code
0062
CD Block Name
Bamangola

Location and Distance

Malda Town is the nearest town listed for Palpara, about 10 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 41.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pakuahat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7.5 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
41.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Malda Town
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Malda Town
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
46.45 hectares
Area
0.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 238 people in 60 households, with 123 male residents and 115 female residents. The average household size is 3.97, and SC share is 96.22% and ST share is 0% for Palpara. Population density works out to about 512.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
60
Total Population
238
Male Population
123
Female Population
115
Sex Ratio
934.96
Average Household Size
3.97
SC Population
229
SC Male Population
119
SC Female Population
110
SC Population Share
96.22
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palpara include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palpara is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palpara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36 hectares and irrigated land is 3.75 hectares (10.4% 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
6.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
36.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.75
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.75 hectares

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 Palpara

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 732138 Maldah Bamangola Jagdala VILL and Po.pakuahat, Malda, Wb, PIN- 732138 VILL and Po.pakuahat, Malda, Wb, PIN- 732138, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138
State Bank of India ATM 732138 Maldah Bamangola Salalpur Malda Jamtolla, P. O. Iogdala, 732133, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138

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 Palpara village located?

Palpara is in Bamangola Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Palpara village in?

Palpara village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Palpara village in?

Palpara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Palpara under?

Palpara comes under Bamangola Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palpara?

The Census village code of Palpara is 312844.

What is the population of Palpara village?

The village record lists 238 people and 60 households for Palpara.

How many households are in Palpara village?

The village record lists 60 households for Palpara.

What is the male and female population of Palpara?

The record lists 123 male residents and 115 female residents for Palpara.

What is the sex ratio of Palpara village?

The sex ratio of Palpara is 934.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palpara village?

The reported geographical area of Palpara is 46.45 hectares.

What is the population density of Palpara village?

The approximate population density of Palpara is 512.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palpara?

The nearest town listed for Palpara is Malda Town, about 10 km away.

How far is Palpara from the district headquarters?

Palpara is about 41.8 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palpara from the sub-district headquarters?

Palpara is about 7.5 km from Pakuahat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Palpara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36 hectares and irrigated land is 3.75 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palpara. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palpara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.