Where is Bamu village located?
Bamu is in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Bamu Village
Bamu is an inhabited village in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331815, the Census 2011 record lists 373 people in 74 households and the reported area is 137.78 hectares. The local references include Barabazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 30 km.
Bamu is a village in Barabazar Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331815 and 373 people in 74 households.
Village Code331815
Population373
Households74
Area137.78 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia
Detailed village profile
Bamu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 373 people, 137.78 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Bamu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bamu falls under Barabazar Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331815.
- The record lists 373 people living in 74 households.
- The reported village area is 137.78 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
- Bamu
- Census Village Code
- 331815
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barabazar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02394
- CD Block
- Barabazar
- Households
- 74
- Population
- 373
- Male Population
- 182
- Female Population
- 191
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.45
- Area
- 137.78 hectares
- Area
- 1.38 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- 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
270.72 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.04 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
20.38%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
7.77%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
16.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bamu in the official administrative record. Census village code 331815 and Barabazar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02394
- Village Census Code
- 331815
- CD Block Code
- 0241
- CD Block Name
- Barabazar
Location and Distance
Purulia is the nearest town listed for Bamu, about 30 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 30.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barabazar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30.9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 137.78 hectares
- Area
- 1.38 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 373 people in 74 households, with 182 male residents and 191 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 20.38% and ST share is 7.77% for Bamu. Population density works out to about 270.72 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 74
- Total Population
- 373
- Male Population
- 182
- Female Population
- 191
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.45
- Average Household Size
- 5.04
- SC Population
- 76
- SC Male Population
- 35
- SC Female Population
- 41
- SC Population Share
- 20.38
- ST Population
- 29
- ST Male Population
- 16
- ST Female Population
- 13
- ST Population Share
- 7.77
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bamu list 2 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bamu include hand pump 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
- 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
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 5.04 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bamu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bamu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bamu is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bamu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 110.88 hectares and irrigated land is 18.15 hectares (16.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 11 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 10.86
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 110.88
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 92.73 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 18.15
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 18.15 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bamu
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 2 | 40% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 20% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 20% |
| State 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 | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Barabazar (Ct) | Dist Purulia Sindri Road Barabazar Post Barabhum, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Bamundiha | Distt.- Puruliya, West Bengal Vill.- Bamundiha, P. S Barabazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Baramukru | Burrapo Barabhumpsburrapurulia Wbin Burrapo Barabhumpsburra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Barabazar (Ct) | Barabhum Barabazar(purulia), Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
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 Bamu village in?
Bamu village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Bamu village in?
Bamu village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bamu under?
Bamu comes under Barabazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bamu?
The Census village code of Bamu is 331815.
What is the population of Bamu village?
The village record lists 373 people and 74 households for Bamu.
How many households are in Bamu village?
The village record lists 74 households for Bamu.
What is the male and female population of Bamu?
The record lists 182 male residents and 191 female residents for Bamu.
What is the sex ratio of Bamu village?
The sex ratio of Bamu is 1,049.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bamu village?
The reported geographical area of Bamu is 137.78 hectares.
What is the population density of Bamu village?
The approximate population density of Bamu is 270.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bamu?
The nearest town listed for Bamu is Purulia, about 30 km away.
How far is Bamu from the district headquarters?
Bamu is about 30.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bamu from the sub-district headquarters?
Bamu is about 22.9 km from Barabazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bamu?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Bamu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bamu?
For Bamu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 110.88 hectares and irrigated land is 18.15 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bamu?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bamu. These records include 4 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 Bamu.