Indian Village Directory
Palgan Village
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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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
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 Density1,380.39 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.17 peopleCalculated 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palgan
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 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.