Indian Village Directory

Banshgar Village

Banshgar is an inhabited village in Jaipur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 329813, the Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 62 households and the reported area is 83.95 hectares. The local references include Jaipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 30 km.

In short:

Banshgar is a village in Jaipur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 329813 and 391 people in 62 households.

Village Code329813
Population391
Households62
Area83.95 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Detailed village profile

Banshgar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 391 people, 83.95 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Banshgar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jaipur
CD Block Jaipur
  • Banshgar falls under Jaipur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 329813.
  • The record lists 391 people living in 62 households.
  • The reported village area is 83.95 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Banshgar
Census Village Code
329813
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jaipur
Sub-district Census Code
02378
CD Block
Jaipur
Households
62
Population
391
Male Population
207
Female Population
184
Sex Ratio
888.89
Area
83.95 hectares
Area
0.84 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
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 465.75 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.31 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 37.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 6.14% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 36.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banshgar in the official administrative record. Census village code 329813 and Jaipur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02378
Village Census Code
329813
CD Block Code
0225
CD Block Name
Jaipur

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Banshgar, about 30 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 80.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jaipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
80.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
83.95 hectares
Area
0.84 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 62 households, with 207 male residents and 184 female residents. The average household size is 6.31, and SC share is 37.08% and ST share is 6.14% for Banshgar. Population density works out to about 465.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
62
Total Population
391
Male Population
207
Female Population
184
Sex Ratio
888.89
Average Household Size
6.31
SC Population
145
SC Male Population
81
SC Female Population
64
SC Population Share
37.08
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
11
ST Female Population
13
ST Population Share
6.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banshgar 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
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.95 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banshgar include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banshgar is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 18 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banshgar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 45.95 hectares and irrigated land is 16.95 hectares (36.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
31.48 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.52
Net Area Sown In Hectares
45.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.95
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Banshgar

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 723201 Puruliya Jaipur Jaypur (Ct) Jaypur State Bank of India Jaypur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723201

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 Banshgar village located?

Banshgar is in Jaipur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Banshgar village in?

Banshgar village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Banshgar village in?

Banshgar village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Banshgar under?

Banshgar comes under Jaipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banshgar?

The Census village code of Banshgar is 329813.

What is the population of Banshgar village?

The village record lists 391 people and 62 households for Banshgar.

How many households are in Banshgar village?

The village record lists 62 households for Banshgar.

What is the male and female population of Banshgar?

The record lists 207 male residents and 184 female residents for Banshgar.

What is the sex ratio of Banshgar village?

The sex ratio of Banshgar is 888.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banshgar village?

The reported geographical area of Banshgar is 83.95 hectares.

What is the population density of Banshgar village?

The approximate population density of Banshgar is 465.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banshgar?

The nearest town listed for Banshgar is Jhalda, about 30 km away.

How far is Banshgar from the district headquarters?

Banshgar is about 80.5 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banshgar from the sub-district headquarters?

Banshgar is about 27.5 km from Jaipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Banshgar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 45.95 hectares and irrigated land is 16.95 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banshgar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Banshgar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Banshgar.

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.