Bansa is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331272, the Census 2011 record lists 1,101 people in 225 households and the reported area is 326.64 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 5 km.
In short:
Bansa is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331272 and 1,101 people in 225 households.
Village Code331272
Population1,101
Households225
Area326.64 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Bansa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,101 people, 326.64 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Bansa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bansa falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331272.
The record lists 1,101 people living in 225 households.
The reported village area is 326.64 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, 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
Bansa
Census Village Code
331272
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - I
Sub-district Census Code
02390
CD Block
Jhalda - I
Households
225
Population
1,101
Male Population
546
Female Population
555
Sex Ratio
1,016.48
Area
326.64 hectares
Area
3.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723212
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 Density337.07 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.89 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.09%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.36%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bansa in the official administrative record. Census village code 331272 and Jhalda - I CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331272
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Bansa, about 5 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 51.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
51.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
326.64 hectares
Area
3.27 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,101 people in 225 households, with 546 male residents and 555 female residents. The average household size is 4.89, and SC share is 6.09% and ST share is 8.36% for Bansa. Population density works out to about 337.07 people per sq km.
Total Households
225
Total Population
1,101
Male Population
546
Female Population
555
Sex Ratio
1,016.48
Average Household Size
4.89
SC Population
67
SC Male Population
34
SC Female Population
33
SC Population Share
6.09
ST Population
92
ST Male Population
48
ST Female Population
44
ST Population Share
8.36
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bansa list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bansa 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
17.62 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bansa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bansa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bansa is reported as 21 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
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bansa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Biri, net sown area is 174.6 hectares and irrigated land is 3.9 hectares (2.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Biri
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
124.24 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.18
Net Area Sown In Hectares
174.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
170.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.9 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
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
5–10 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
Punjab National Bank
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
Punjab National Bank
ATM
723212
Puruliya
Jhalda - I
Jargo
Purulia Jargo, Purulia-723212, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723212
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 Bansa village located?
Bansa is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Bansa village in?
Bansa village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Bansa village in?
Bansa village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bansa under?
Bansa comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bansa?
The Census village code of Bansa is 331272.
What is the population of Bansa village?
The village record lists 1,101 people and 225 households for Bansa.
How many households are in Bansa village?
The village record lists 225 households for Bansa.
What is the male and female population of Bansa?
The record lists 546 male residents and 555 female residents for Bansa.
What is the sex ratio of Bansa village?
The sex ratio of Bansa is 1,016.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bansa village?
The reported geographical area of Bansa is 326.64 hectares.
What is the population density of Bansa village?
The approximate population density of Bansa is 337.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bansa?
The nearest town listed for Bansa is Jhalda, about 5 km away.
How far is Bansa from the district headquarters?
Bansa is about 51.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bansa from the sub-district headquarters?
Bansa is about 11.2 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bansa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Bansa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bansa?
For Bansa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Biri, net sown area is 174.6 hectares and irrigated land is 3.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bansa?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bansa. 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 Bansa.
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.