Jhalka is an inhabited village in Keshpur Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 338347, the Census 2011 record lists 700 people in 134 households and the reported area is 200.83 hectares. The local references include Keshpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Midnapore at about 0 km.
In short:
Jhalka is a village in Keshpur Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 338347 and 700 people in 134 households.
Village Code338347
Population700
Households134
Area200.83 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapore
Detailed village profile
Jhalka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 700 people, 200.83 hectares of reported area and Midnapore as the nearest town reference for Jhalka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Jhalka falls under Keshpur Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 338347.
The record lists 700 people living in 134 households.
The reported village area is 200.83 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Midnapore.
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
Jhalka
Census Village Code
338347
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Keshpur
Sub-district Census Code
02451
CD Block
Keshpur
Households
134
Population
700
Male Population
366
Female Population
334
Sex Ratio
912.57
Area
200.83 hectares
Area
2.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Midnapore
Nearest Town Distance
0 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721150
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 Density348.55 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.22 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share60%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.57%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share55%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhalka in the official administrative record. Census village code 338347 and Keshpur CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02451
Village Census Code
338347
CD Block Code
0298
CD Block Name
Keshpur
Location and Distance
Midnapore is the nearest town listed for Jhalka, about 0 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Keshpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11.8 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Midnapore
Nearest Town
Midnapore
Total Geographical Area
200.83 hectares
Area
2.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 700 people in 134 households, with 366 male residents and 334 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 60% and ST share is 1.57% for Jhalka. Population density works out to about 348.55 people per sq km.
Total Households
134
Total Population
700
Male Population
366
Female Population
334
Sex Ratio
912.57
Average Household Size
5.22
SC Population
420
SC Male Population
208
SC Female Population
212
SC Population Share
60
ST Population
11
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
6
ST Population Share
1.57
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Jhalka list 1 government primary school, 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
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 Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Jhalka. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhalka include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.03 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jhalka 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jhalka include 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.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Jhalka is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jhalka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 176.4 hectares and irrigated land is 97 hectares (55% 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
24.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
176.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
79.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
97.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
35 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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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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
2
67%
State Bank of India
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721150
Paschim Medinipur
Keshpur
Keshpur
Bus Stand, Distt-Midnapore Keshpur Old, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721150
State Bank of India
ATM
721150
Paschim Medinipur
Keshpur
Keshpur
Vill: Keshpur State Bank of India Keshpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721150
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721150
Paschim Medinipur
Keshpur
Mugbasan
Teh.midnapore Sadar(north) Mugbasan, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721150
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 Jhalka village located?
Jhalka is in Keshpur Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Jhalka village in?
Jhalka village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Jhalka village in?
Jhalka village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Jhalka under?
Jhalka comes under Keshpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Jhalka?
The Census village code of Jhalka is 338347.
What is the population of Jhalka village?
The village record lists 700 people and 134 households for Jhalka.
How many households are in Jhalka village?
The village record lists 134 households for Jhalka.
What is the male and female population of Jhalka?
The record lists 366 male residents and 334 female residents for Jhalka.
What is the sex ratio of Jhalka village?
The sex ratio of Jhalka is 912.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Jhalka village?
The reported geographical area of Jhalka is 200.83 hectares.
What is the population density of Jhalka village?
The approximate population density of Jhalka is 348.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Jhalka?
The nearest town listed for Jhalka is Midnapore, about 0 km away.
How far is Jhalka from the sub-district headquarters?
Jhalka is about 11.8 km from Keshpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Jhalka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Jhalka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Jhalka?
For Jhalka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 176.4 hectares and irrigated land is 97 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Jhalka?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jhalka. These records include 2 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 Jhalka.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Jhalka.
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.