Indian Village Directory

Jorka Village

Jorka is an inhabited village in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331668, the Census 2011 record lists 84 people in 14 households and the reported area is 33.18 hectares. The local references include Balarampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balarampur at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Jorka is a village in Balarampur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331668 and 84 people in 14 households.
Village Code331668
Population84
Households14
Area33.18 hectares
Nearest TownBalarampur

Key Village Facts

Village
Jorka
Census Village Code
331668
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
14
Population
84
Male Population
48
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
750
Area
33.18 hectares
Area
0.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Balarampur
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723152
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Jorka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 84 people, 33.18 hectares of reported area and Balarampur as the nearest town reference for Jorka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockBalarampur
  • Jorka falls under Balarampur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331668.
  • The record lists 84 people living in 14 households.
  • The reported village area is 33.18 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, Health 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 Density253.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share98.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jorka in the official administrative record. Census village code 331668 and Balarampur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02393
Village Census Code
331668
CD Block Code
0240
CD Block Name
Balarampur

Location and Distance

Balarampur is the nearest town listed for Jorka, about 12 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 24.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balarampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
24.3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balarampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Balarampur
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
33.18 hectares
Area
0.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 84 people in 14 households, with 48 male residents and 36 female residents. The average household size is 6, and SC share is 98.81% and ST share is 0% for Jorka. Population density works out to about 253.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
14
Total Population
84
Male Population
48
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
750
Average Household Size
6.0
SC Population
83
SC Male Population
47
SC Female Population
36
SC Population Share
98.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jorka include river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jorka include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jorka is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 17 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jorka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Potato, net sown area is 15.18 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares (26.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
15.18
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jorka

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 723152 Puruliya Bagmundi Baghmundi Purulia Baghmundi, Purulia-723152, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723152
Punjab National Bank ATM 723152 Puruliya Purulia - II Raghudi State We Ajodhya Hills State Wepurulia Wbin Ajodhya Hills, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723152

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 Jorka village located?

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

Which district is Jorka village in?

Jorka village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Jorka village in?

Jorka village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Jorka under?

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

What is the Census village code of Jorka?

The Census village code of Jorka is 331668.

What is the population of Jorka village?

The village record lists 84 people and 14 households for Jorka.

How many households are in Jorka village?

The village record lists 14 households for Jorka.

What is the male and female population of Jorka?

The record lists 48 male residents and 36 female residents for Jorka.

What is the sex ratio of Jorka village?

The sex ratio of Jorka is 750 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jorka village?

The reported geographical area of Jorka is 33.18 hectares.

What is the population density of Jorka village?

The approximate population density of Jorka is 253.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jorka?

The nearest town listed for Jorka is Balarampur, about 12 km away.

How far is Jorka from the district headquarters?

Jorka is about 24.3 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jorka from the sub-district headquarters?

Jorka is about 8.2 km from Balarampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Jorka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Potato, net sown area is 15.18 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jorka. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Jorka.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Jorka.

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.