Bhamal is an inhabited village in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341359, the Census 2011 record lists 1,161 people in 242 households and the reported area is 87.98 hectares. The local references include Sankrail CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 42 km.
In short:
Bhamal is a village in Sankrail Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341359 and 1,161 people in 242 households.
Village Code341359
Population1,161
Households242
Area87.98 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Detailed village profile
Bhamal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,161 people, 87.98 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Bhamal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bhamal falls under Sankrail Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 341359.
The record lists 1,161 people living in 242 households.
The reported village area is 87.98 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
Bhamal
Census Village Code
341359
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sankrail
Sub-district Census Code
02459
CD Block
Sankrail
Households
242
Population
1,161
Male Population
586
Female Population
575
Sex Ratio
981.23
Area
87.98 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721135
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 Density1,319.62 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.4%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share56.07%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share76.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhamal in the official administrative record. Census village code 341359 and Sankrail CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02459
Village Census Code
341359
CD Block Code
0306
CD Block Name
Sankrail
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Bhamal, about 42 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sankrail
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
87.98 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,161 people in 242 households, with 586 male residents and 575 female residents. The average household size is 4.8, and SC share is 17.4% and ST share is 56.07% for Bhamal. Population density works out to about 1,319.62 people per sq km.
Total Households
242
Total Population
1,161
Male Population
586
Female Population
575
Sex Ratio
981.23
Average Household Size
4.8
SC Population
202
SC Male Population
103
SC Female Population
99
SC Population Share
17.4
ST Population
651
ST Male Population
326
ST Female Population
325
ST Population Share
56.07
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhamal 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 Bhamal 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
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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
49.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhamal include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bhamal include self-help groups, ASHA services 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
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bhamal 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 Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bhamal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 72 hectares and irrigated land is 54.8 hectares (76.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.98
Net Area Sown In Hectares
72.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
54.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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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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 and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721135
Jhargram
Sankrail
Kultikri
Kultikri Kultikri, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721135
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 Bhamal village located?
Bhamal is in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Bhamal village in?
Bhamal village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Bhamal village in?
Bhamal village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bhamal under?
Bhamal comes under Sankrail Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bhamal?
The Census village code of Bhamal is 341359.
What is the population of Bhamal village?
The village record lists 1,161 people and 242 households for Bhamal.
How many households are in Bhamal village?
The village record lists 242 households for Bhamal.
What is the male and female population of Bhamal?
The record lists 586 male residents and 575 female residents for Bhamal.
What is the sex ratio of Bhamal village?
The sex ratio of Bhamal is 981.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhamal village?
The reported geographical area of Bhamal is 87.98 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhamal village?
The approximate population density of Bhamal is 1,319.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bhamal?
The nearest town listed for Bhamal is Kharagpur, about 42 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Bhamal?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bhamal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhamal?
For Bhamal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 72 hectares and irrigated land is 54.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhamal?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhamal. 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 Bhamal.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bhamal.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bhamal.
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.