Indian Village Directory

Piskapahari Village

Piskapahari is an inhabited village in Arsha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331230, the Census 2011 record lists 682 people in 132 households and the reported area is 339.13 hectares. The local references include Arsha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tata at about 75 km.

In short:

Piskapahari is a village in Arsha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331230 and 682 people in 132 households.

Village Code331230
Population682
Households132
Area339.13 hectares
Nearest TownTata

Detailed village profile

Piskapahari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 682 people, 339.13 hectares of reported area and Tata as the nearest town reference for Piskapahari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Arsha
CD Block Arsha
  • Piskapahari falls under Arsha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331230.
  • The record lists 682 people living in 132 households.
  • The reported village area is 339.13 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tata.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Piskapahari
Census Village Code
331230
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
132
Population
682
Male Population
339
Female Population
343
Sex Ratio
1,011.8
Area
339.13 hectares
Area
3.39 sq km
Nearest Town
Tata
Nearest Town Distance
75 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723153
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 Density 201.1 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.17 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 76.83% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Piskapahari in the official administrative record. Census village code 331230 and Arsha CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02389
Village Census Code
331230
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Arsha

Location and Distance

Tata is the nearest town listed for Piskapahari, about 75 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 19.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sirkabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
19.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tata
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
75 km
Nearest Town
Tata
Distance from Nearest Town
75 km
Total Geographical Area
339.13 hectares
Area
3.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 682 people in 132 households, with 339 male residents and 343 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 76.83% for Piskapahari. Population density works out to about 201.1 people per sq km.

Total Households
132
Total Population
682
Male Population
339
Female Population
343
Sex Ratio
1,011.8
Average Household Size
5.17
ST Population
524
ST Male Population
267
ST Female Population
257
ST Population Share
76.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Piskapahari 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 Piskapahari include 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
Tube Wells Borehole
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
72.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Piskapahari 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 Piskapahari is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 13 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Piskapahari show that reported agricultural commodities include Bidi, net sown area is 197.49 hectares and irrigated land is 2.25 hectares (1.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Bidi
Forest Area In Hectares
5.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
63.89
Net Area Sown In Hectares
197.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
195.24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.25
Canals Area In Hectares
2.25 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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Piskapahari

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
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 Piskapahari village located?

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

Which district is Piskapahari village in?

Piskapahari village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Piskapahari village in?

Piskapahari village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Piskapahari under?

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

What is the Census village code of Piskapahari?

The Census village code of Piskapahari is 331230.

What is the population of Piskapahari village?

The village record lists 682 people and 132 households for Piskapahari.

How many households are in Piskapahari village?

The village record lists 132 households for Piskapahari.

What is the male and female population of Piskapahari?

The record lists 339 male residents and 343 female residents for Piskapahari.

What is the sex ratio of Piskapahari village?

The sex ratio of Piskapahari is 1,011.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Piskapahari village?

The reported geographical area of Piskapahari is 339.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Piskapahari village?

The approximate population density of Piskapahari is 201.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Piskapahari?

The nearest town listed for Piskapahari is Tata, about 75 km away.

How far is Piskapahari from the district headquarters?

Piskapahari is about 19.5 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Piskapahari from the sub-district headquarters?

Piskapahari is about 32.2 km from Sirkabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Piskapahari?

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

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

For Piskapahari, reported agricultural commodities include Bidi, net sown area is 197.49 hectares and irrigated land is 2.25 hectares.

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

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

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.