Indian Village Directory

Ilu Village

Ilu is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331301, the Census 2011 record lists 3,131 people in 653 households and the reported area is 582.09 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Ilu is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331301 and 3,131 people in 653 households.
Village Code331301
Population3,131
Households653
Area582.09 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Ilu
Census Village Code
331301
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
653
Population
3,131
Male Population
1,621
Female Population
1,510
Sex Ratio
931.52
Area
582.09 hectares
Area
5.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723212
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ilu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,131 people, 582.09 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Ilu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - I
  • Ilu falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331301.
  • The record lists 3,131 people living in 653 households.
  • The reported village area is 582.09 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 Density537.89 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share40.24%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.64%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share70.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ilu in the official administrative record. Census village code 331301 and Jhalda - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331301
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Ilu, about 12 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 59.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16.8 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
59.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
582.09 hectares
Area
5.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,131 people in 653 households, with 1,621 male residents and 1,510 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 40.24% and ST share is 6.64% for Ilu. Population density works out to about 537.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
653
Total Population
3,131
Male Population
1,621
Female Population
1,510
Sex Ratio
931.52
Average Household Size
4.79
SC Population
1,260
SC Male Population
658
SC Female Population
602
SC Population Share
40.24
ST Population
208
ST Male Population
99
ST Female Population
109
ST Population Share
6.64
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ilu 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
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ilu. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
7
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
10
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ilu 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
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
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
100.09 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ilu 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ilu is reported as 22 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
22 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 Ilu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 401 hectares and irrigated land is 281 hectares (70.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
81.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
401.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
281.0
Canals Area In Hectares
126 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
152 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 Ilu

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
Within 5 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 Ilu village located?

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

Which district is Ilu village in?

Ilu village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Ilu village in?

Ilu village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ilu under?

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

What is the Census village code of Ilu?

The Census village code of Ilu is 331301.

What is the population of Ilu village?

The village record lists 3,131 people and 653 households for Ilu.

How many households are in Ilu village?

The village record lists 653 households for Ilu.

What is the male and female population of Ilu?

The record lists 1,621 male residents and 1,510 female residents for Ilu.

What is the sex ratio of Ilu village?

The sex ratio of Ilu is 931.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ilu village?

The reported geographical area of Ilu is 582.09 hectares.

What is the population density of Ilu village?

The approximate population density of Ilu is 537.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ilu?

The nearest town listed for Ilu is Jhalda, about 12 km away.

How far is Ilu from the district headquarters?

Ilu is about 59.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ilu from the sub-district headquarters?

Ilu is about 16.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ilu?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Ilu.

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

For Ilu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 401 hectares and irrigated land is 281 hectares.

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

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

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.