Indian Village Directory

Bara Ganta Village

Bara Ganta is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331377, the Census 2011 record lists 870 people in 172 households and the reported area is 201.93 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 15 km.

In short:

Bara Ganta is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331377 and 870 people in 172 households.

Village Code331377
Population870
Households172
Area201.93 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Detailed village profile

Bara Ganta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 870 people, 201.93 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Bara Ganta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jhalda - I
CD Block Jhalda - I
  • Bara Ganta falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331377.
  • The record lists 870 people living in 172 households.
  • The reported village area is 201.93 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
Bara Ganta
Census Village Code
331377
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
172
Population
870
Male Population
436
Female Population
434
Sex Ratio
995.41
Area
201.93 hectares
Area
2.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723202
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 430.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.06 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.49% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 22.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara Ganta in the official administrative record. Census village code 331377 and Jhalda - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331377
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Bara Ganta, about 15 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 57.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11.4 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
57.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
201.93 hectares
Area
2.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 870 people in 172 households, with 436 male residents and 434 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 1.49% for Bara Ganta. Population density works out to about 430.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
172
Total Population
870
Male Population
436
Female Population
434
Sex Ratio
995.41
Average Household Size
5.06
ST Population
13
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
7
ST Population Share
1.49
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bara Ganta list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Community Health Centre Count
1
Community Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
6
Community Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
5
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
10
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
10
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara Ganta include river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.91 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bara Ganta include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bara Ganta include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bara Ganta is reported as 17 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
17 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 Bara Ganta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetable, net sown area is 94.69 hectares and irrigated land is 21.44 hectares (22.6% 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
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
87.82 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.51
Net Area Sown In Hectares
94.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.44
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
21.44 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bara Ganta

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 TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
ICICI Bank Limited 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
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 723202 Puruliya Jhalda - I Jhalda (P) (Ct) Jhalda, West Bengal Ward No. 4, Po Ps- Jhalda, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202

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 Bara Ganta village located?

Bara Ganta is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bara Ganta village in?

Bara Ganta village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Bara Ganta village in?

Bara Ganta village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bara Ganta under?

Bara Ganta comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bara Ganta?

The Census village code of Bara Ganta is 331377.

What is the population of Bara Ganta village?

The village record lists 870 people and 172 households for Bara Ganta.

How many households are in Bara Ganta village?

The village record lists 172 households for Bara Ganta.

What is the male and female population of Bara Ganta?

The record lists 436 male residents and 434 female residents for Bara Ganta.

What is the sex ratio of Bara Ganta village?

The sex ratio of Bara Ganta is 995.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bara Ganta village?

The reported geographical area of Bara Ganta is 201.93 hectares.

What is the population density of Bara Ganta village?

The approximate population density of Bara Ganta is 430.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bara Ganta?

The nearest town listed for Bara Ganta is Jhalda, about 15 km away.

How far is Bara Ganta from the district headquarters?

Bara Ganta is about 57.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bara Ganta from the sub-district headquarters?

Bara Ganta is about 11.4 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bara Ganta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bara Ganta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara Ganta?

For Bara Ganta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetable, net sown area is 94.69 hectares and irrigated land is 21.44 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bara Ganta?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara Ganta. 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 Bara Ganta.

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.