Palanja is an inhabited village in Jaipur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 329873, the Census 2011 record lists 2,345 people in 424 households and the reported area is 276.58 hectares. The local references include Jaipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 21 km.
In short:
Palanja is a village in Jaipur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 329873 and 2,345 people in 424 households.
Village Code329873
Population2,345
Households424
Area276.58 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya
Detailed village profile
Palanja at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,345 people, 276.58 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Palanja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palanja falls under Jaipur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 329873.
The record lists 2,345 people living in 424 households.
The reported village area is 276.58 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
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
Palanja
Census Village Code
329873
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
424
Population
2,345
Male Population
1,196
Female Population
1,149
Sex Ratio
960.7
Area
276.58 hectares
Area
2.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
21 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723201
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 Density847.86 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.53 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.93%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.3%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share15.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palanja in the official administrative record. Census village code 329873 and Jaipur CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02378
Village Census Code
329873
CD Block Code
0225
CD Block Name
Jaipur
Location and Distance
Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Palanja, about 21 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 49.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jaipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1.9 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
49.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
276.58 hectares
Area
2.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,345 people in 424 households, with 1,196 male residents and 1,149 female residents. The average household size is 5.53, and SC share is 14.93% and ST share is 2.3% for Palanja. Population density works out to about 847.86 people per sq km.
Total Households
424
Total Population
2,345
Male Population
1,196
Female Population
1,149
Sex Ratio
960.7
Average Household Size
5.53
SC Population
350
SC Male Population
183
SC Female Population
167
SC Population Share
14.93
ST Population
54
ST Male Population
28
ST Female Population
26
ST Population Share
2.3
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palanja list 3 government primary schools. 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palanja. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Hospital Allopathic Count
2
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
2
Dispensary Count
2
Mobile Health Clinic Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palanja 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
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
10.58 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palanja include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palanja include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palanja is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 22 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palanja show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 162 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (15.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri Making
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Basket Making
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetables
Forest Area In Hectares
21 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
83.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
162.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
137 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
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 Palanja village located?
Palanja is in Jaipur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Palanja village in?
Palanja village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Palanja village in?
Palanja village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Palanja under?
Palanja comes under Jaipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palanja?
The Census village code of Palanja is 329873.
What is the population of Palanja village?
The village record lists 2,345 people and 424 households for Palanja.
How many households are in Palanja village?
The village record lists 424 households for Palanja.
What is the male and female population of Palanja?
The record lists 1,196 male residents and 1,149 female residents for Palanja.
What is the sex ratio of Palanja village?
The sex ratio of Palanja is 960.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palanja village?
The reported geographical area of Palanja is 276.58 hectares.
What is the population density of Palanja village?
The approximate population density of Palanja is 847.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palanja?
The nearest town listed for Palanja is Puruliya, about 21 km away.
How far is Palanja from the district headquarters?
Palanja is about 49.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palanja from the sub-district headquarters?
Palanja is about 1.9 km from Jaipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palanja?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Palanja.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palanja?
For Palanja, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 162 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palanja?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palanja. These records include 1 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 Palanja.
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.