Indian Village Directory

Alkushia Village

Alkushia is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339893, the Census 2011 record lists 560 people in 110 households and the reported area is 32.81 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 17 km.

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Quick answer: Alkushia is a village in Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 339893 and 560 people in 110 households.
Village Code339893
Population560
Households110
Area32.81 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Key Village Facts

Village
Alkushia
Census Village Code
339893
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhargram
Sub-district Census Code
02454
CD Block
Jhargram
Households
110
Population
560
Male Population
280
Female Population
280
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
32.81 hectares
Area
0.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721507
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Alkushia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 560 people, 32.81 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Alkushia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockJhargram
  • Alkushia falls under Jhargram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 339893.
  • The record lists 560 people living in 110 households.
  • The reported village area is 32.81 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,706.8 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share32.68%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Alkushia in the official administrative record. Census village code 339893 and Jhargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02454
Village Census Code
339893
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Jhargram

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Alkushia, about 17 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhargram
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
32.81 hectares
Area
0.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 560 people in 110 households, with 280 male residents and 280 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 8.57% and ST share is 32.68% for Alkushia. Population density works out to about 1,706.8 people per sq km.

Total Households
110
Total Population
560
Male Population
280
Female Population
280
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
48
SC Male Population
31
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
8.57
ST Population
183
ST Male Population
92
ST Female Population
91
ST Population Share
32.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Alkushia include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.19 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.81 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Alkushia include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Alkushia is reported as 21 hours per day in summer and 22 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
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Alkushia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 10 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares (80% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.62
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.999999999999999
Canals Area In Hectares
0.89 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.21 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1.09 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Alkushia

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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 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
State 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 721507 Paschim Medinipur No Block Medinipur (M) Near Deer Park Jhargram Police Line, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721507

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 Alkushia village located?

Alkushia is in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Alkushia village in?

Alkushia village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Alkushia village in?

Alkushia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Alkushia under?

Alkushia comes under Jhargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Alkushia?

The Census village code of Alkushia is 339893.

What is the population of Alkushia village?

The village record lists 560 people and 110 households for Alkushia.

How many households are in Alkushia village?

The village record lists 110 households for Alkushia.

What is the male and female population of Alkushia?

The record lists 280 male residents and 280 female residents for Alkushia.

What is the sex ratio of Alkushia village?

The sex ratio of Alkushia is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Alkushia village?

The reported geographical area of Alkushia is 32.81 hectares.

What is the population density of Alkushia village?

The approximate population density of Alkushia is 1,706.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Alkushia?

The nearest town listed for Alkushia is Jhargram, about 17 km away.

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

For Alkushia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 10 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Alkushia.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Alkushia.

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.