Indian Village Directory

Barju Village

Barju is an inhabited village in Salbani Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 338967, the Census 2011 record lists 395 people in 82 households and the reported area is 98.87 hectares. The local references include Salbani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Midnapur at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Barju is a village in Salbani Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 338967 and 395 people in 82 households.
Village Code338967
Population395
Households82
Area98.87 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapur

Key Village Facts

Village
Barju
Census Village Code
338967
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Salbani
Sub-district Census Code
02452
CD Block
Salbani
Households
82
Population
395
Male Population
191
Female Population
204
Sex Ratio
1,068.06
Area
98.87 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721129
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barju at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 395 people, 98.87 hectares of reported area and Midnapur as the nearest town reference for Barju, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

BlockSalbani
CD BlockSalbani
  • Barju falls under Salbani Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 338967.
  • The record lists 395 people living in 82 households.
  • The reported village area is 98.87 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Midnapur.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density399.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.82 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share59.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barju in the official administrative record. Census village code 338967 and Salbani CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02452
Village Census Code
338967
CD Block Code
0299
CD Block Name
Salbani

Location and Distance

Midnapur is the nearest town listed for Barju, about 20 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Salbani
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
98.87 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 395 people in 82 households, with 191 male residents and 204 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Barju. Population density works out to about 399.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
82
Total Population
395
Male Population
191
Female Population
204
Sex Ratio
1,068.06
Average Household Size
4.82
ST Population
395
ST Male Population
191
ST Female Population
204
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barju 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 Barju include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.81 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Barju.

Animal Cart
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barju include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barju is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 15 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
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barju show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Patato and Vegetable, net sown area is 68.8 hectares and irrigated land is 41.16 hectares (59.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Patato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
2.43 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.83
Net Area Sown In Hectares
68.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27.64 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
41.16
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
31.16 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barju

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
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 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
Bank of India CRM 721129 Paschim Medinipur Salbani Kalaberya Bhadutala Bhadutala, Teh.midnaporesadar, 721129, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721129

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 Barju village located?

Barju is in Salbani Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Barju village in?

Barju village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Barju village in?

Barju village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Barju under?

Barju comes under Salbani Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barju?

The Census village code of Barju is 338967.

What is the population of Barju village?

The village record lists 395 people and 82 households for Barju.

How many households are in Barju village?

The village record lists 82 households for Barju.

What is the male and female population of Barju?

The record lists 191 male residents and 204 female residents for Barju.

What is the sex ratio of Barju village?

The sex ratio of Barju is 1,068.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barju village?

The reported geographical area of Barju is 98.87 hectares.

What is the population density of Barju village?

The approximate population density of Barju is 399.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barju?

The nearest town listed for Barju is Midnapur, about 20 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Barju?

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

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

For Barju, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Patato and Vegetable, net sown area is 68.8 hectares and irrigated land is 41.16 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Barju.

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.