Indian Village Directory

Behala Village

Behala is an inhabited village in Narayangarh Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343292, the Census 2011 record lists 217 people in 52 households and the reported area is 23.9 hectares. The local references include Narayangarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 37 km.

In short:

Behala is a village in Narayangarh Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343292 and 217 people in 52 households.

Village Code343292
Population217
Households52
Area23.9 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Detailed village profile

Behala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 217 people, 23.9 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Behala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Narayangarh
CD Block Narayangarh
  • Behala falls under Narayangarh Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343292.
  • The record lists 217 people living in 52 households.
  • The reported village area is 23.9 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

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
Behala
Census Village Code
343292
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narayangarh
Sub-district Census Code
02465
CD Block
Narayangarh
Households
52
Population
217
Male Population
123
Female Population
94
Sex Ratio
764.23
Area
23.9 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
37 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721451
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 907.95 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.17 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 36.87% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Behala in the official administrative record. Census village code 343292 and Narayangarh CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02465
Village Census Code
343292
CD Block Code
0312
CD Block Name
Narayangarh

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Behala, about 37 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Belda
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
37 km
Total Geographical Area
23.9 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 217 people in 52 households, with 123 male residents and 94 female residents. The average household size is 4.17, and SC share is 36.87% and ST share is 0% for Behala. Population density works out to about 907.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
52
Total Population
217
Male Population
123
Female Population
94
Sex Ratio
764.23
Average Household Size
4.17
SC Population
80
SC Male Population
49
SC Female Population
31
SC Population Share
36.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Behala 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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Behala include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Behala include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Behala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Behala is reported as 22 hours per day in summer and 23 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
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
23 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Behala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Til and Mustard and net sown area is 22 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Til
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22 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 Behala

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
5–10 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
Punjab National Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 721451 Paschim Medinipur Midnapore Nekra Khunda Po Nekurseni, Paschim Midnapore Nh 60 Mughalmari, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721451

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 Behala village located?

Behala is in Narayangarh Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Behala village in?

Behala village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Behala village in?

Behala village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Behala under?

Behala comes under Narayangarh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Behala?

The Census village code of Behala is 343292.

What is the population of Behala village?

The village record lists 217 people and 52 households for Behala.

How many households are in Behala village?

The village record lists 52 households for Behala.

What is the male and female population of Behala?

The record lists 123 male residents and 94 female residents for Behala.

What is the sex ratio of Behala village?

The sex ratio of Behala is 764.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Behala village?

The reported geographical area of Behala is 23.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Behala village?

The approximate population density of Behala is 907.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Behala?

The nearest town listed for Behala is Kharagpur, about 37 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Behala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Behala.

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

For Behala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Til and Mustard and net sown area is 22 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.