Where is Palpal village located?
Palpal is in Arsha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Palpal Village
Palpal is an inhabited village in Arsha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331177, the Census 2011 record lists 5,511 people in 986 households and the reported area is 1,513.13 hectares. The local references include Arsha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 29 km.
Village Code331177
Population5,511
Households986
Area1,513.13 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Palpal
- Census Village Code
- 331177
- 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
- 986
- Population
- 5,511
- Male Population
- 2,698
- Female Population
- 2,813
- Sex Ratio
- 1,042.62
- Area
- 1,513.13 hectares
- Area
- 15.13 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 29 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723216
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Palpal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,511 people, 1,513.13 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Palpal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Palpal falls under Arsha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331177.
- The record lists 5,511 people living in 986 households.
- The reported village area is 1,513.13 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purulia.
- 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 Density364.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share51.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palpal in the official administrative record. Census village code 331177 and Arsha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02389
- Village Census Code
- 331177
- CD Block Code
- 0236
- CD Block Name
- Arsha
Location and Distance
Purulia is the nearest town listed for Palpal, about 29 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 26.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sirkabad
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 26.6 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 29 km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 29 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,513.13 hectares
- Area
- 15.13 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,511 people in 986 households, with 2,698 male residents and 2,813 female residents. The average household size is 5.59, and SC share is 10.27% and ST share is 51.04% for Palpal. Population density works out to about 364.21 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 986
- Total Population
- 5,511
- Male Population
- 2,698
- Female Population
- 2,813
- Sex Ratio
- 1,042.62
- Average Household Size
- 5.59
- SC Population
- 566
- SC Male Population
- 281
- SC Female Population
- 285
- SC Population Share
- 10.27
- ST Population
- 2,813
- ST Male Population
- 1,369
- ST Female Population
- 1,444
- ST Population Share
- 51.04
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palpal list 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 5
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 5
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palpal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 3
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palpal include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
- 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
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 52.81 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palpal include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palpal 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 Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palpal is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palpal show that reported agricultural commodities include Bidi, net sown area is 1,058.91 hectares and irrigated land is 188.76 hectares (17.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Bidi
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 200.7 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 200.71
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1058.9099999999999
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 870.15 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 188.76
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 40.69 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 148.07 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palpal
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Palpal village in?
Palpal village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Palpal village in?
Palpal village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Palpal under?
Palpal comes under Arsha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palpal?
The Census village code of Palpal is 331177.
What is the population of Palpal village?
The village record lists 5,511 people and 986 households for Palpal.
How many households are in Palpal village?
The village record lists 986 households for Palpal.
What is the male and female population of Palpal?
The record lists 2,698 male residents and 2,813 female residents for Palpal.
What is the sex ratio of Palpal village?
The sex ratio of Palpal is 1,042.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palpal village?
The reported geographical area of Palpal is 1,513.13 hectares.
What is the population density of Palpal village?
The approximate population density of Palpal is 364.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palpal?
The nearest town listed for Palpal is Purulia, about 29 km away.
How far is Palpal from the district headquarters?
Palpal is about 26.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palpal from the sub-district headquarters?
Palpal is about 6 km from Sirkabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palpal?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Palpal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palpal?
For Palpal, reported agricultural commodities include Bidi, net sown area is 1,058.91 hectares and irrigated land is 188.76 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palpal?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palpal. 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 Palpal.