Palgan is an inhabited village in Hura Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330890, the Census 2011 record lists 925 people in 179 households and the reported area is 67.01 hectares. The local references include Hura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 35 km.
In short:
Palgan is a village in Hura Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 330890 and 925 people in 179 households.
Village Code330890
Population925
Households179
Area67.01 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia
Detailed village profile
Palgan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 925 people, 67.01 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Palgan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palgan falls under Hura Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 330890.
The record lists 925 people living in 179 households.
The reported village area is 67.01 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
Palgan
Census Village Code
330890
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hura
Sub-district Census Code
02386
CD Block
Hura
Households
179
Population
925
Male Population
465
Female Population
460
Sex Ratio
989.25
Area
67.01 hectares
Area
0.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723132
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 Density1,380.39 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.17 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.62%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share51.14%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share59.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palgan in the official administrative record. Census village code 330890 and Hura CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02386
Village Census Code
330890
CD Block Code
0233
CD Block Name
Hura
Location and Distance
Purulia is the nearest town listed for Palgan, about 35 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Hura
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
67.01 hectares
Area
0.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 925 people in 179 households, with 465 male residents and 460 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 1.62% and ST share is 51.14% for Palgan. Population density works out to about 1,380.39 people per sq km.
Total Households
179
Total Population
925
Male Population
465
Female Population
460
Sex Ratio
989.25
Average Household Size
5.17
SC Population
15
SC Male Population
10
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
1.62
ST Population
473
ST Male Population
238
ST Female Population
235
ST Population Share
51.14
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palgan list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palgan 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palgan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Palgan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palgan is reported as 19 hours per day in summer and 20 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
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palgan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 40.18 hectares and irrigated land is 24 hectares (59.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.830000000000013
Net Area Sown In Hectares
40.18
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
24.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Government Others
Available
Government Others Count
1
Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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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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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM 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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
723132
Puruliya
Kashipur
Kashipur
Purulia Panchakotraj, Purulia -723132, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723132
State Bank of India
ATM
723132
Puruliya
Kashipur
Kashipur
Kashipur State Bank of India Kashipur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723132
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 Palgan village located?
Palgan is in Hura Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Palgan village in?
Palgan village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Palgan village in?
Palgan village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Palgan under?
Palgan comes under Hura Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palgan?
The Census village code of Palgan is 330890.
What is the population of Palgan village?
The village record lists 925 people and 179 households for Palgan.
How many households are in Palgan village?
The village record lists 179 households for Palgan.
What is the male and female population of Palgan?
The record lists 465 male residents and 460 female residents for Palgan.
What is the sex ratio of Palgan village?
The sex ratio of Palgan is 989.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palgan village?
The reported geographical area of Palgan is 67.01 hectares.
What is the population density of Palgan village?
The approximate population density of Palgan is 1,380.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palgan?
The nearest town listed for Palgan is Purulia, about 35 km away.
How far is Palgan from the district headquarters?
Palgan is about 33 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palgan from the sub-district headquarters?
Palgan is about 0 km from Hura, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palgan?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Palgan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palgan?
For Palgan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 40.18 hectares and irrigated land is 24 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palgan?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palgan. 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 Palgan.
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.