Indian Village Directory

Jharia Village

Jharia is an inhabited village in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331803, the Census 2011 record lists 1,121 people in 203 households and the reported area is 253.5 hectares. The local references include Barabazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 25 km.

In short:

Jharia is a village in Barabazar Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331803 and 1,121 people in 203 households.

Village Code331803
Population1,121
Households203
Area253.5 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia

Detailed village profile

Jharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,121 people, 253.5 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Jharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Barabazar
CD Block Barabazar
  • Jharia falls under Barabazar Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331803.
  • The record lists 1,121 people living in 203 households.
  • The reported village area is 253.5 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
Jharia
Census Village Code
331803
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
203
Population
1,121
Male Population
572
Female Population
549
Sex Ratio
959.79
Area
253.5 hectares
Area
2.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723127
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 442.21 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.52 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 11.42% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 13.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 331803 and Barabazar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02394
Village Census Code
331803
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Barabazar

Location and Distance

Purulia is the nearest town listed for Jharia, about 25 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 28.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barabazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16.9 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
28.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
253.5 hectares
Area
2.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,121 people in 203 households, with 572 male residents and 549 female residents. The average household size is 5.52, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 11.42% for Jharia. Population density works out to about 442.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
203
Total Population
1,121
Male Population
572
Female Population
549
Sex Ratio
959.79
Average Household Size
5.52
ST Population
128
ST Male Population
67
ST Female Population
61
ST Population Share
11.42
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jharia list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jharia 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
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
50.31 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jharia include 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jharia is reported as 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 179.28 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (13.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
4.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.51
Net Area Sown In Hectares
179.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
154.28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
25 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 Jharia

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
4
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 5 100%

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 Jharia village located?

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

Which district is Jharia village in?

Jharia village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Jharia village in?

Jharia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Jharia under?

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

What is the Census village code of Jharia?

The Census village code of Jharia is 331803.

What is the population of Jharia village?

The village record lists 1,121 people and 203 households for Jharia.

How many households are in Jharia village?

The village record lists 203 households for Jharia.

What is the male and female population of Jharia?

The record lists 572 male residents and 549 female residents for Jharia.

What is the sex ratio of Jharia village?

The sex ratio of Jharia is 959.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jharia village?

The reported geographical area of Jharia is 253.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Jharia village?

The approximate population density of Jharia is 442.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jharia?

The nearest town listed for Jharia is Purulia, about 25 km away.

How far is Jharia from the district headquarters?

Jharia is about 28.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Jharia is about 16.9 km from Barabazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jharia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Jharia.

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

For Jharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 179.28 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.

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

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

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.