Where is Handal village located?
Handal is in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Handal Village
Handal is an inhabited village in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342717, the Census 2011 record lists 2,072 people in 549 households and the reported area is 210.54 hectares. The local references include Pingla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 50 km.
Handal is a village in Pingla Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 342717 and 2,072 people in 549 households.
Village Code342717
Population2,072
Households549
Area210.54 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Detailed village profile
Handal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,072 people, 210.54 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Handal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Handal falls under Pingla Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 342717.
- The record lists 2,072 people living in 549 households.
- The reported village area is 210.54 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
- Handal
- Census Village Code
- 342717
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pingla
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02463
- CD Block
- Pingla
- Households
- 549
- Population
- 2,072
- Male Population
- 1,074
- Female Population
- 998
- Sex Ratio
- 929.24
- Area
- 210.54 hectares
- Area
- 2.11 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 50 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721155
- 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
984.14 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.77 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
3.28%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Handal in the official administrative record. Census village code 342717 and Pingla CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02463
- Village Census Code
- 342717
- CD Block Code
- 0310
- CD Block Name
- Pingla
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Handal, about 50 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pingla
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 50 km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 50 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 210.54 hectares
- Area
- 2.11 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,072 people in 549 households, with 1,074 male residents and 998 female residents. The average household size is 3.77, and SC share is 3.28% and ST share is 0% for Handal. Population density works out to about 984.14 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 549
- Total Population
- 2,072
- Male Population
- 1,074
- Female Population
- 998
- Sex Ratio
- 929.24
- Average Household Size
- 3.77
- SC Population
- 68
- SC Male Population
- 37
- SC Female Population
- 31
- SC Population Share
- 3.28
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Handal 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 records mark ASHA worker as available for Handal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Handal 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
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Handal include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Handal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Handal is reported as 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Handal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 150 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rice
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Wool Knitting
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Jute
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Jute Bag
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustard Seed
- Manufacturers Commodities Third
- Mustard Oil
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 30.54
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 150.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 150.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 150 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.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Handal
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | ATM | 721155 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Barisha | Barisha Barisha, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721155 |
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
Which district is Handal village in?
Handal village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Handal village in?
Handal village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Handal under?
Handal comes under Pingla Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Handal?
The Census village code of Handal is 342717.
What is the population of Handal village?
The village record lists 2,072 people and 549 households for Handal.
How many households are in Handal village?
The village record lists 549 households for Handal.
What is the male and female population of Handal?
The record lists 1,074 male residents and 998 female residents for Handal.
What is the sex ratio of Handal village?
The sex ratio of Handal is 929.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Handal village?
The reported geographical area of Handal is 210.54 hectares.
What is the population density of Handal village?
The approximate population density of Handal is 984.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Handal?
The nearest town listed for Handal is Kharagpur, about 50 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Handal?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Handal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Handal?
For Handal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 150 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Handal?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Handal. 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 Handal.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Handal.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Handal.