Indian Village Directory

Puara Village

Puara is an inhabited village in Arsha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331236, the Census 2011 record lists 3,900 people in 676 households and the reported area is 658.43 hectares. The local references include Arsha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 22 km.

In short:

Puara is a village in Arsha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331236 and 3,900 people in 676 households.

Village Code331236

Population3,900

Households676

Area658.43 hectares

Nearest TownPurulia

Detailed village profile

Puara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,900 people, 658.43 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Puara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal

District Puruliya

Block Arsha

CD Block Arsha

Puara falls under Arsha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331236.
The record lists 3,900 people living in 676 households.
The reported village area is 658.43 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

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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: Puara
Census Village Code: 331236
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: 676
Population: 3,900
Male Population: 2,008
Female Population: 1,892
Sex Ratio: 942.23
Area: 658.43 hectares
Area: 6.58 sq km
Nearest Town: Purulia
Nearest Town Distance: 22 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 592.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 5.77 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 27.74% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 11.31% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 5.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Puara in the official administrative record. Census village code 331236 and Arsha CD Block.

State Census Code: 19
District Census Code: 340
Sub-district Census Code: 02389
Village Census Code: 331236
CD Block Code: 0236
CD Block Name: Arsha

Location and Distance

Purulia is the nearest town listed for Puara, about 22 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 19.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Sirkabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 15.9 km
District Headquarter: Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter: 19.4 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Purulia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 22 km
Nearest Town: Purulia
Distance from Nearest Town: 22 km
Total Geographical Area: 658.43 hectares
Area: 6.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,900 people in 676 households, with 2,008 male residents and 1,892 female residents. The average household size is 5.77, and SC share is 27.74% and ST share is 11.31% for Puara. Population density works out to about 592.32 people per sq km.

Total Households: 676
Total Population: 3,900
Male Population: 2,008
Female Population: 1,892
Sex Ratio: 942.23
Average Household Size: 5.77
SC Population: 1,082
SC Male Population: 570
SC Female Population: 512
SC Population Share: 27.74
ST Population: 441
ST Male Population: 226
ST Female Population: 215
ST Population Share: 11.31
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Puara list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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: 3
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG: Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count: 1
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 3
Government Middle School: Available
Government Middle School Count: 1
Government Secondary School: Available
Government Secondary School Count: 1
Government Senior Secondary School: Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count: 1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Puara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puara 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: 40.75 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 5.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Puara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
Animal Cart: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Puara include self-help groups, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
ASHA: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Puara is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 14 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: 14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 9 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: 15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Puara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 480.3 hectares and irrigated land is 25.2 hectares (5.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares: 15.25 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 122.13
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 480.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 455.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 25.2
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 20.15 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: 2
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puara

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: 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 Type	Records	Share
ATM	5	100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
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

Where is Puara village located?

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

Which district is Puara village in?

Puara village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Puara village in?

Puara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Puara under?

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

What is the Census village code of Puara?

The Census village code of Puara is 331236.

What is the population of Puara village?

The village record lists 3,900 people and 676 households for Puara.

How many households are in Puara village?

The village record lists 676 households for Puara.

What is the male and female population of Puara?

The record lists 2,008 male residents and 1,892 female residents for Puara.

What is the sex ratio of Puara village?

The sex ratio of Puara is 942.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Puara village?

The reported geographical area of Puara is 658.43 hectares.

What is the population density of Puara village?

The approximate population density of Puara is 592.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Puara?

The nearest town listed for Puara is Purulia, about 22 km away.

How far is Puara from the district headquarters?

Puara is about 19.4 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Puara from the sub-district headquarters?

Puara is about 15.9 km from Sirkabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Puara?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Puara.

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

For Puara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 480.3 hectares and irrigated land is 25.2 hectares.

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

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

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.