Chhoto Ganja is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331262, the Census 2011 record lists 622 people in 119 households and the reported area is 113.7 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 16 km.
In short:
Chhoto Ganja is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331262 and 622 people in 119 households.
Village Code331262
Population622
Households119
Area113.7 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Chhoto Ganja at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 622 people, 113.7 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Chhoto Ganja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chhoto Ganja falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331262.
The record lists 622 people living in 119 households.
The reported village area is 113.7 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
Chhoto Ganja
Census Village Code
331262
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
119
Population
622
Male Population
302
Female Population
320
Sex Ratio
1,059.6
Area
113.7 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
16 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 Density547.05 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.23 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.16%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhoto Ganja in the official administrative record. Census village code 331262 and Jhalda - I CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331262
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Chhoto Ganja, about 16 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 53.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
53.4 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
113.7 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 622 people in 119 households, with 302 male residents and 320 female residents. The average household size is 5.23, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0.16% for Chhoto Ganja. Population density works out to about 547.05 people per sq km.
Total Households
119
Total Population
622
Male Population
302
Female Population
320
Sex Ratio
1,059.6
Average Household Size
5.23
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.16
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chhoto Ganja 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 records mark ASHA worker as available for Chhoto Ganja. Verify current services locally before medical use.
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
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhoto Ganja include hand pump water, 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.31 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chhoto Ganja include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chhoto Ganja 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chhoto Ganja 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 Chhoto Ganja show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetable, net sown area is 46.16 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares (17.3% 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
5.86 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
51.37
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.16
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
38.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.0
Canals Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6 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
CRM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
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 Chhoto Ganja village located?
Chhoto Ganja is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Chhoto Ganja village in?
Chhoto Ganja village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Chhoto Ganja village in?
Chhoto Ganja village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Chhoto Ganja under?
Chhoto Ganja comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chhoto Ganja?
The Census village code of Chhoto Ganja is 331262.
What is the population of Chhoto Ganja village?
The village record lists 622 people and 119 households for Chhoto Ganja.
How many households are in Chhoto Ganja village?
The village record lists 119 households for Chhoto Ganja.
What is the male and female population of Chhoto Ganja?
The record lists 302 male residents and 320 female residents for Chhoto Ganja.
What is the sex ratio of Chhoto Ganja village?
The sex ratio of Chhoto Ganja is 1,059.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chhoto Ganja village?
The reported geographical area of Chhoto Ganja is 113.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Chhoto Ganja village?
The approximate population density of Chhoto Ganja is 547.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chhoto Ganja?
The nearest town listed for Chhoto Ganja is Jhalda, about 16 km away.
How far is Chhoto Ganja from the district headquarters?
Chhoto Ganja is about 53.4 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chhoto Ganja from the sub-district headquarters?
Chhoto Ganja is about 9.2 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chhoto Ganja?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chhoto Ganja.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chhoto Ganja?
For Chhoto Ganja, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetable, net sown area is 46.16 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chhoto Ganja?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chhoto Ganja. 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 Chhoto Ganja.
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.