Where is Palanja village located?
Palanja is in Jaipur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Palanja Village
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.
Village Code329873
Population2,345
Households424
Area276.58 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya
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
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
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 Density847.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.53 peopleCalculated 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palanja
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| 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
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.