Where is Barakhula village located?
Barakhula is in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Barakhula Village
Barakhula is an inhabited village in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 332464, the Census 2011 record lists 232 people in 54 households and the reported area is 224.25 hectares. The local references include Bundwan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamshedpur at about 68 km.
Village Code332464
Population232
Households54
Area224.25 hectares
Nearest TownJamshedpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Barakhula
- Census Village Code
- 332464
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bundwan
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02397
- CD Block
- Bundwan
- Households
- 54
- Population
- 232
- Male Population
- 115
- Female Population
- 117
- Sex Ratio
- 1,017.39
- Area
- 224.25 hectares
- Area
- 2.24 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jamshedpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 68 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723129
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Barakhula at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 232 people, 224.25 hectares of reported area and Jamshedpur as the nearest town reference for Barakhula, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Barakhula falls under Bundwan Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 332464.
- The record lists 232 people living in 54 households.
- The reported village area is 224.25 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jamshedpur.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density103.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.3 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barakhula in the official administrative record. Census village code 332464 and Bundwan CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02397
- Village Census Code
- 332464
- CD Block Code
- 0244
- CD Block Name
- Bundwan
Location and Distance
Jamshedpur is the nearest town listed for Barakhula, about 68 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 74.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bandwan
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20.1 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 74.4 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jamshedpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 68 km
- Nearest Town
- Jamshedpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 68 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 224.25 hectares
- Area
- 2.24 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 232 people in 54 households, with 115 male residents and 117 female residents. The average household size is 4.3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.57% for Barakhula. Population density works out to about 103.46 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 54
- Total Population
- 232
- Male Population
- 115
- Female Population
- 117
- Sex Ratio
- 1,017.39
- Average Household Size
- 4.3
- ST Population
- 231
- ST Male Population
- 115
- ST Female Population
- 116
- ST Population Share
- 99.57
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barakhula 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 Barakhula 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 in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Barakhula.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Barakhula include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Barakhula is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Barakhula show that reported agricultural commodities include Babui Grass, net sown area is 24.28 hectares and irrigated land is 24.28 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Babui Grass
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 198.7 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.27
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 24.28
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 24.28
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 24.28 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barakhula
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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723129 | Puruliya | Bundwan | Bandoan (Ct) | Chila Road Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 723129 | Puruliya | Bundwan | Bandoan (Ct) | Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129 |
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 Barakhula village in?
Barakhula village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Barakhula village in?
Barakhula village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Barakhula under?
Barakhula comes under Bundwan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barakhula?
The Census village code of Barakhula is 332464.
What is the population of Barakhula village?
The village record lists 232 people and 54 households for Barakhula.
How many households are in Barakhula village?
The village record lists 54 households for Barakhula.
What is the male and female population of Barakhula?
The record lists 115 male residents and 117 female residents for Barakhula.
What is the sex ratio of Barakhula village?
The sex ratio of Barakhula is 1,017.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barakhula village?
The reported geographical area of Barakhula is 224.25 hectares.
What is the population density of Barakhula village?
The approximate population density of Barakhula is 103.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barakhula?
The nearest town listed for Barakhula is Jamshedpur, about 68 km away.
How far is Barakhula from the district headquarters?
Barakhula is about 74.4 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Barakhula from the sub-district headquarters?
Barakhula is about 20.1 km from Bandwan, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Barakhula?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Barakhula.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barakhula?
For Barakhula, reported agricultural commodities include Babui Grass, net sown area is 24.28 hectares and irrigated land is 24.28 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barakhula?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barakhula. These records include 2 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 Barakhula.