Indian Village Directory

Jarka Village

Jarka is an inhabited village in Nayagram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341024, the Census 2011 record lists 668 people in 124 households and the reported area is 97.06 hectares. The local references include Nayagram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 55 km.

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Quick answer: Jarka is a village in Nayagram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341024 and 668 people in 124 households.
Village Code341024
Population668
Households124
Area97.06 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Jarka
Census Village Code
341024
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nayagram
Sub-district Census Code
02458
CD Block
Nayagram
Households
124
Population
668
Male Population
329
Female Population
339
Sex Ratio
1,030.4
Area
97.06 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721159
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Jarka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 668 people, 97.06 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Jarka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockNayagram
  • Jarka falls under Nayagram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 341024.
  • The record lists 668 people living in 124 households.
  • The reported village area is 97.06 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, Health 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density688.23 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share93.71%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share7.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jarka in the official administrative record. Census village code 341024 and Nayagram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02458
Village Census Code
341024
CD Block Code
0305
CD Block Name
Nayagram

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Jarka, about 55 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bali Geria
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
97.06 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 668 people in 124 households, with 329 male residents and 339 female residents. The average household size is 5.39, and SC share is 5.69% and ST share is 93.71% for Jarka. Population density works out to about 688.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
124
Total Population
668
Male Population
329
Female Population
339
Sex Ratio
1,030.4
Average Household Size
5.39
SC Population
38
SC Male Population
18
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
5.69
ST Population
626
ST Male Population
309
ST Female Population
317
ST Population Share
93.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jarka 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
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
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jarka 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 Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jarka is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 18 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jarka show that reported agricultural commodities include Babui Rope, net sown area is 78 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (7.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Babui Rope
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
78.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Government Others
Available
Government Others Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jarka

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

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
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 721159 Jhargram Nayagram Kharika Mathani Medinipur (Paschim) Kharika Mathani, Medinipur (Pas)-721159, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721159
State Bank of India ATM 721159 Jhargram Nayagram Nayagram Nayagram Nayagram, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721159

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 Jarka village located?

Jarka is in Nayagram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Jarka village in?

Jarka village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Jarka village in?

Jarka village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Jarka under?

Jarka comes under Nayagram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jarka?

The Census village code of Jarka is 341024.

What is the population of Jarka village?

The village record lists 668 people and 124 households for Jarka.

How many households are in Jarka village?

The village record lists 124 households for Jarka.

What is the male and female population of Jarka?

The record lists 329 male residents and 339 female residents for Jarka.

What is the sex ratio of Jarka village?

The sex ratio of Jarka is 1,030.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jarka village?

The reported geographical area of Jarka is 97.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Jarka village?

The approximate population density of Jarka is 688.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jarka?

The nearest town listed for Jarka is Kharagpur, about 55 km away.

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

For Jarka, reported agricultural commodities include Babui Rope, net sown area is 78 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jarka. 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 Jarka.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Jarka.

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.