Indian Village Directory

Ghosra Village

Ghosra is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331328, the Census 2011 record lists 46 people in 11 households and the reported area is 121.86 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Ghosra is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331328 and 46 people in 11 households.
Village Code331328
Population46
Households11
Area121.86 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghosra
Census Village Code
331328
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
11
Population
46
Male Population
24
Female Population
22
Sex Ratio
916.67
Area
121.86 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723212
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ghosra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 46 people, 121.86 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Ghosra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - I
  • Ghosra falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331328.
  • The record lists 46 people living in 11 households.
  • The reported village area is 121.86 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

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 Density37.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.18 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghosra in the official administrative record. Census village code 331328 and Jhalda - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331328
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Ghosra, about 16 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 60.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
60.3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
121.86 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 46 people in 11 households, with 24 male residents and 22 female residents. The average household size is 4.18, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Ghosra. Population density works out to about 37.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
11
Total Population
46
Male Population
24
Female Population
22
Sex Ratio
916.67
Average Household Size
4.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghosra 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghosra include 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
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
16.19 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghosra include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghosra is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 17 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghosra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30.19 hectares and irrigated land is 7 hectares (23.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
75.48
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.19 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghosra

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.

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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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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 Ghosra village located?

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

Which district is Ghosra village in?

Ghosra village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Ghosra village in?

Ghosra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ghosra under?

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

What is the Census village code of Ghosra?

The Census village code of Ghosra is 331328.

What is the population of Ghosra village?

The village record lists 46 people and 11 households for Ghosra.

How many households are in Ghosra village?

The village record lists 11 households for Ghosra.

What is the male and female population of Ghosra?

The record lists 24 male residents and 22 female residents for Ghosra.

What is the sex ratio of Ghosra village?

The sex ratio of Ghosra is 916.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghosra village?

The reported geographical area of Ghosra is 121.86 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghosra village?

The approximate population density of Ghosra is 37.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghosra?

The nearest town listed for Ghosra is Jhalda, about 16 km away.

How far is Ghosra from the district headquarters?

Ghosra is about 60.3 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghosra from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghosra is about 15.5 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghosra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ghosra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghosra?

For Ghosra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30.19 hectares and irrigated land is 7 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghosra?

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

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.