Purulia is an inhabited village in Kharagpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341798, the Census 2011 record lists 100 people in 31 households and the reported area is 49.88 hectares. The local references include Kharagpur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 14 km.
In short:
Purulia is a village in Kharagpur - II Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341798 and 100 people in 31 households.
Village Code341798
Population100
Households31
Area49.88 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Detailed village profile
Purulia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 100 people, 49.88 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Purulia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Purulia falls under Kharagpur - II Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 341798.
The record lists 100 people living in 31 households.
The reported village area is 49.88 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
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
Purulia
Census Village Code
341798
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kharagpur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02461
CD Block
Kharagpur - II
Households
31
Population
100
Male Population
44
Female Population
56
Sex Ratio
1,272.73
Area
49.88 hectares
Area
0.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721149
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 Density200.48 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.23 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share73%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share91.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Purulia in the official administrative record. Census village code 341798 and Kharagpur - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02461
Village Census Code
341798
CD Block Code
0308
CD Block Name
Kharagpur - II
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Purulia, about 14 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kharagpur
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
49.88 hectares
Area
0.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 100 people in 31 households, with 44 male residents and 56 female residents. The average household size is 3.23, and SC share is 73% and ST share is 17% for Purulia. Population density works out to about 200.48 people per sq km.
Total Households
31
Total Population
100
Male Population
44
Female Population
56
Sex Ratio
1,272.73
Average Household Size
3.23
SC Population
73
SC Male Population
32
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
73
ST Population
17
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
11
ST Population Share
17
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Purulia list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purulia include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
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
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Purulia 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
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 Purulia 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Purulia is reported as 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 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
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purulia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 49.88 hectares and irrigated land is 45.49 hectares (91.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
49.88
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.39 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
45.49
Canals Area In Hectares
33.09 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
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
2
67%
Indian 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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721149
Paschim Medinipur
Kharagpur - II
Madpur
Block-Kharagpur II Madpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721149
Indian Bank
CRM
721149
Paschim Medinipur
Kharagpur - II
Krishnanagar
Janardanpur Krishnanagarp.o.janardanpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721149
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 Purulia village located?
Purulia is in Kharagpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Purulia village in?
Purulia village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Purulia village in?
Purulia village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Purulia under?
Purulia comes under Kharagpur - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purulia?
The Census village code of Purulia is 341798.
What is the population of Purulia village?
The village record lists 100 people and 31 households for Purulia.
How many households are in Purulia village?
The village record lists 31 households for Purulia.
What is the male and female population of Purulia?
The record lists 44 male residents and 56 female residents for Purulia.
What is the sex ratio of Purulia village?
The sex ratio of Purulia is 1,272.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purulia village?
The reported geographical area of Purulia is 49.88 hectares.
What is the population density of Purulia village?
The approximate population density of Purulia is 200.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purulia?
The nearest town listed for Purulia is Kharagpur, about 14 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Purulia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Purulia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purulia?
For Purulia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 49.88 hectares and irrigated land is 45.49 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purulia?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purulia. 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 Purulia.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Purulia.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Purulia.
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.