Indian Village Directory

Garga Village

Garga is an inhabited village in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331675, the Census 2011 record lists 1,958 people in 362 households and the reported area is 1,378.77 hectares. The local references include Balarampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balarampur at about 10 km.

In short:

Garga is a village in Balarampur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331675 and 1,958 people in 362 households.

Village Code331675
Population1,958
Households362
Area1,378.77 hectares
Nearest TownBalarampur

Detailed village profile

Garga at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,958 people, 1,378.77 hectares of reported area and Balarampur as the nearest town reference for Garga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Balarampur
CD Block Balarampur
  • Garga falls under Balarampur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331675.
  • The record lists 1,958 people living in 362 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,378.77 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balarampur.
  • 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
Garga
Census Village Code
331675
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balarampur
Sub-district Census Code
02393
CD Block
Balarampur
Households
362
Population
1,958
Male Population
983
Female Population
975
Sex Ratio
991.86
Area
1,378.77 hectares
Area
13.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Balarampur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723143
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 142.01 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.41 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.95% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 73.08% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garga in the official administrative record. Census village code 331675 and Balarampur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02393
Village Census Code
331675
CD Block Code
0240
CD Block Name
Balarampur

Location and Distance

Balarampur is the nearest town listed for Garga, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 44.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balarampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
44.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balarampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Balarampur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
1,378.77 hectares
Area
13.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,958 people in 362 households, with 983 male residents and 975 female residents. The average household size is 5.41, and SC share is 4.95% and ST share is 73.08% for Garga. Population density works out to about 142.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
362
Total Population
1,958
Male Population
983
Female Population
975
Sex Ratio
991.86
Average Household Size
5.41
SC Population
97
SC Male Population
46
SC Female Population
51
SC Population Share
4.95
ST Population
1,431
ST Male Population
718
ST Female Population
713
ST Population Share
73.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Garga list 3 government primary schools. 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
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Garga include hand pump water, river or canal water and 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Garga 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Garga is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garga show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Potato, net sown area is 404 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares (1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Basket
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
838 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
136.77
Net Area Sown In Hectares
404.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
400 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2 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 Garga

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 33%
Canara Bank 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%
State Bank of India 1 17%
Uco Bank 1 17%

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 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Dist-Purulia, Wb Opposite Sbi Br, Po-Rangadihi, Ps-Balarampur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
Canara Bank ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Nh 32 Near Axis Bank ATM Balarampur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
Punjab National Bank ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Purulia, West Bengal, Rangadih P. O, Balarampur, Puralia Sadar South Sub Div, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
State Bank of India ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Balrampur Balrampur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
Uco Bank ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Puruliya Balarampur Station Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
Axis Bank Limited CRM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Po Rangadih, District Puruliya, PIN Code 723143 Ground Floor Maya Lodge, Station Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143

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 Garga village located?

Garga is in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Garga village in?

Garga village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Garga village in?

Garga village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Garga under?

Garga comes under Balarampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Garga?

The Census village code of Garga is 331675.

What is the population of Garga village?

The village record lists 1,958 people and 362 households for Garga.

How many households are in Garga village?

The village record lists 362 households for Garga.

What is the male and female population of Garga?

The record lists 983 male residents and 975 female residents for Garga.

What is the sex ratio of Garga village?

The sex ratio of Garga is 991.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garga village?

The reported geographical area of Garga is 1,378.77 hectares.

What is the population density of Garga village?

The approximate population density of Garga is 142.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garga?

The nearest town listed for Garga is Balarampur, about 10 km away.

How far is Garga from the district headquarters?

Garga is about 44.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garga from the sub-district headquarters?

Garga is about 9.6 km from Balarampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garga?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Garga.

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

For Garga, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Potato, net sown area is 404 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garga. These records include 5 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 Garga.

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.