Indian Village Directory

Bhuda Village

Bhuda is an inhabited village in Arsha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331211, the Census 2011 record lists 336 people in 60 households and the reported area is 717.51 hectares. The local references include Arsha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bokaro at about 72 km.

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Quick answer: Bhuda is a village in Arsha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331211 and 336 people in 60 households.
Village Code331211
Population336
Households60
Area717.51 hectares
Nearest TownBokaro

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhuda
Census Village Code
331211
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arsha
Sub-district Census Code
02389
CD Block
Arsha
Households
60
Population
336
Male Population
168
Female Population
168
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
717.51 hectares
Area
7.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Bokaro
Nearest Town Distance
72 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723154
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhuda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 336 people, 717.51 hectares of reported area and Bokaro as the nearest town reference for Bhuda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockArsha
CD BlockArsha
  • Bhuda falls under Arsha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331211.
  • The record lists 336 people living in 60 households.
  • The reported village area is 717.51 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bokaro.
  • 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 Density46.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.4%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhuda in the official administrative record. Census village code 331211 and Arsha CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02389
Village Census Code
331211
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Arsha

Location and Distance

Bokaro is the nearest town listed for Bhuda, about 72 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 31.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sirkabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
37.3 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
31.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bokaro
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
72 km
Nearest Town
Bokaro
Distance from Nearest Town
72 km
Total Geographical Area
717.51 hectares
Area
7.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 336 people in 60 households, with 168 male residents and 168 female residents. The average household size is 5.6, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.4% for Bhuda. Population density works out to about 46.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
60
Total Population
336
Male Population
168
Female Population
168
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
5.6
ST Population
334
ST Male Population
167
ST Female Population
167
ST Population Share
99.4
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhuda 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 Bhuda include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

River Canal
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
118.74 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhuda include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhuda 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.

Self Help Group SHG
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 Bhuda is reported as 14 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
14 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 Bhuda show that reported agricultural commodities include Bidi, net sown area is 291.21 hectares and irrigated land is 7 hectares (2.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Bidi
Forest Area In Hectares
210.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
97.05999999999995
Net Area Sown In Hectares
291.21
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
284.21 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.19 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.81 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhuda

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 60%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%
Bank of India 1 20%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia 723202 Rekha Mukherjee Ananda Bajar Near Bus Stand, Jhalda, Ward No 01, Post and Dist -, Puruliya, West Bengal…
Bank of India ATM 723121 Puruliya Arsha Arsha Dist-Purulia, Wb, India Beside Samsung Showroom and Ubi Atm, Adra, Ragunathpur Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121
Punjab National Bank ATM 723101 Puruliya Arsha Kantadi Purulia Kantadi, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Punjab National Bank ATM 723201 Puruliya Arsha Aharara Purulia Aharra, Sirkabad, Purulia-723201, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723201
Punjab National Bank ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia-723202 Ranchi Road, Jhalda, Purulia-723202, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202

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 Bhuda village located?

Bhuda is in Arsha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bhuda village in?

Bhuda village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Bhuda village in?

Bhuda village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bhuda under?

Bhuda comes under Arsha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhuda?

The Census village code of Bhuda is 331211.

What is the population of Bhuda village?

The village record lists 336 people and 60 households for Bhuda.

How many households are in Bhuda village?

The village record lists 60 households for Bhuda.

What is the male and female population of Bhuda?

The record lists 168 male residents and 168 female residents for Bhuda.

What is the sex ratio of Bhuda village?

The sex ratio of Bhuda is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhuda village?

The reported geographical area of Bhuda is 717.51 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhuda village?

The approximate population density of Bhuda is 46.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhuda?

The nearest town listed for Bhuda is Bokaro, about 72 km away.

How far is Bhuda from the district headquarters?

Bhuda is about 31.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhuda from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhuda is about 37.3 km from Sirkabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhuda?

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

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

For Bhuda, reported agricultural commodities include Bidi, net sown area is 291.21 hectares and irrigated land is 7 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhuda. These records include 3 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 Bhuda.

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.