Indian Village Directory

Bhagaband Village

Bhagaband is an inhabited village in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331760, the Census 2011 record lists 1,946 people in 389 households and the reported area is 374.42 hectares. The local references include Barabazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Bhagaband is a village in Barabazar Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331760 and 1,946 people in 389 households.
Village Code331760
Population1,946
Households389
Area374.42 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhagaband
Census Village Code
331760
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
389
Population
1,946
Male Population
1,021
Female Population
925
Sex Ratio
905.97
Area
374.42 hectares
Area
3.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723153
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhagaband at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,946 people, 374.42 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Bhagaband, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockBarabazar
  • Bhagaband falls under Barabazar Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331760.
  • The record lists 1,946 people living in 389 households.
  • The reported village area is 374.42 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

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 Density519.74 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.58%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.21%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhagaband in the official administrative record. Census village code 331760 and Barabazar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02394
Village Census Code
331760
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Barabazar

Location and Distance

Purulia is the nearest town listed for Bhagaband, about 20 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 24.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barabazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
24.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
374.42 hectares
Area
3.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,946 people in 389 households, with 1,021 male residents and 925 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 34.58% and ST share is 4.21% for Bhagaband. Population density works out to about 519.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
389
Total Population
1,946
Male Population
1,021
Female Population
925
Sex Ratio
905.97
Average Household Size
5.0
SC Population
673
SC Male Population
371
SC Female Population
302
SC Population Share
34.58
ST Population
82
ST Male Population
45
ST Female Population
37
ST Population Share
4.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhagaband list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhagaband include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
40.59 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhagaband 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
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 Bhagaband include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhagaband is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 21 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhagaband show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable and net sown area is 304.73 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
304.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
304.73 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhagaband

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
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 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
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Bhagaband village located?

Bhagaband is in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bhagaband village in?

Bhagaband village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Bhagaband village in?

Bhagaband village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bhagaband under?

Bhagaband comes under Barabazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhagaband?

The Census village code of Bhagaband is 331760.

What is the population of Bhagaband village?

The village record lists 1,946 people and 389 households for Bhagaband.

How many households are in Bhagaband village?

The village record lists 389 households for Bhagaband.

What is the male and female population of Bhagaband?

The record lists 1,021 male residents and 925 female residents for Bhagaband.

What is the sex ratio of Bhagaband village?

The sex ratio of Bhagaband is 905.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhagaband village?

The reported geographical area of Bhagaband is 374.42 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhagaband village?

The approximate population density of Bhagaband is 519.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhagaband?

The nearest town listed for Bhagaband is Purulia, about 20 km away.

How far is Bhagaband from the district headquarters?

Bhagaband is about 24.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhagaband from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhagaband is about 14.6 km from Barabazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhagaband?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bhagaband.

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

For Bhagaband, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable and net sown area is 304.73 hectares.

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

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

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.