Balu Bar is an inhabited village in Deshopran Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346321, the Census 2011 record lists 725 people in 146 households and the reported area is 23.01 hectares. The local references include Deshopran CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 11 km.
In short:
Balu Bar is a village in Deshopran Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346321 and 725 people in 146 households.
Village Code346321
Population725
Households146
Area23.01 hectares
Nearest TownContai
Detailed village profile
Balu Bar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 725 people, 23.01 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Balu Bar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Balu Bar falls under Deshopran Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 346321.
The record lists 725 people living in 146 households.
The reported village area is 23.01 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
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
Balu Bar
Census Village Code
346321
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Deshopran
Sub-district Census Code
02489
CD Block
Deshopran
Households
146
Population
725
Male Population
367
Female Population
358
Sex Ratio
975.48
Area
23.01 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721442
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 Density3,150.8 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.97 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
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 Balu Bar in the official administrative record. Census village code 346321 and Deshopran CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02489
Village Census Code
346321
CD Block Code
0336
CD Block Name
Deshopran
Location and Distance
Contai is the nearest town listed for Balu Bar, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Basantia
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
23.01 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 725 people in 146 households, with 367 male residents and 358 female residents. The average household size is 4.97, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Balu Bar. Population density works out to about 3,150.8 people per sq km.
Total Households
146
Total Population
725
Male Population
367
Female Population
358
Sex Ratio
975.48
Average Household Size
4.97
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balu Bar 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 Balu Bar include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balu Bar include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balu Bar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balu Bar is reported as 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balu Bar show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 19.51 hectares and irrigated land is 1.5 hectares (7.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
19.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.01 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.5
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.
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.
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
Not reported
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 Type
Records
Share
CRM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM 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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Indian Bank
CRM
721442
Purba Medinipur
Deshopran
Dholmari
Contai Via Basantia, Contai-Ii, Dholmari, Teh.contai, 721442, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721442
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 Balu Bar village located?
Balu Bar is in Deshopran Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Balu Bar village in?
Balu Bar village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Balu Bar village in?
Balu Bar village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Balu Bar under?
Balu Bar comes under Deshopran Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balu Bar?
The Census village code of Balu Bar is 346321.
What is the population of Balu Bar village?
The village record lists 725 people and 146 households for Balu Bar.
How many households are in Balu Bar village?
The village record lists 146 households for Balu Bar.
What is the male and female population of Balu Bar?
The record lists 367 male residents and 358 female residents for Balu Bar.
What is the sex ratio of Balu Bar village?
The sex ratio of Balu Bar is 975.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balu Bar village?
The reported geographical area of Balu Bar is 23.01 hectares.
What is the population density of Balu Bar village?
The approximate population density of Balu Bar is 3,150.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balu Bar?
The nearest town listed for Balu Bar is Contai, about 11 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Balu Bar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Balu Bar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balu Bar?
For Balu Bar, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 19.51 hectares and irrigated land is 1.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balu Bar?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balu Bar. 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 Balu Bar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Balu Bar.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Balu Bar.
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.