Where is Kalma village located?
Kalma is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kalma Village
Kalma is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331253, the Census 2011 record lists 2,536 people in 524 households and the reported area is 1,074.69 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 17 km.
Kalma is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331253 and 2,536 people in 524 households.
Village Code331253
Population2,536
Households524
Area1,074.69 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Kalma at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,536 people, 1,074.69 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Kalma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kalma falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331253.
- The record lists 2,536 people living in 524 households.
- The reported village area is 1,074.69 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Kalma
- Census Village Code
- 331253
- 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
- 524
- Population
- 2,536
- Male Population
- 1,338
- Female Population
- 1,198
- Sex Ratio
- 895.37
- Area
- 1,074.69 hectares
- Area
- 10.75 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 17 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
235.98 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.84 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
14.91%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
47.12%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
2.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kalma in the official administrative record. Census village code 331253 and Jhalda - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02390
- Village Census Code
- 331253
- CD Block Code
- 0237
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - I
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Kalma, about 17 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 61.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 61.6 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 17 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 17 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,074.69 hectares
- Area
- 10.75 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,536 people in 524 households, with 1,338 male residents and 1,198 female residents. The average household size is 4.84, and SC share is 14.91% and ST share is 47.12% for Kalma. Population density works out to about 235.98 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 524
- Total Population
- 2,536
- Male Population
- 1,338
- Female Population
- 1,198
- Sex Ratio
- 895.37
- Average Household Size
- 4.84
- SC Population
- 378
- SC Male Population
- 198
- SC Female Population
- 180
- SC Population Share
- 14.91
- ST Population
- 1,195
- ST Male Population
- 626
- ST Female Population
- 569
- ST Population Share
- 47.12
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kalma list 4 government primary schools, 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
- 4
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kalma. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- 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 Kalma 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 41.69 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kalma include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kalma 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kalma is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 21 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 21 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kalma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetable, net sown area is 240.98 hectares and irrigated land is 6.08 hectares (2.5% 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
- 710.63 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 81.39
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 240.98000000000002
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 234.9 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.08
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 5.08 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kalma
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| 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
Which district is Kalma village in?
Kalma village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Kalma village in?
Kalma village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kalma under?
Kalma comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kalma?
The Census village code of Kalma is 331253.
What is the population of Kalma village?
The village record lists 2,536 people and 524 households for Kalma.
How many households are in Kalma village?
The village record lists 524 households for Kalma.
What is the male and female population of Kalma?
The record lists 1,338 male residents and 1,198 female residents for Kalma.
What is the sex ratio of Kalma village?
The sex ratio of Kalma is 895.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kalma village?
The reported geographical area of Kalma is 1,074.69 hectares.
What is the population density of Kalma village?
The approximate population density of Kalma is 235.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kalma?
The nearest town listed for Kalma is Jhalda, about 17 km away.
How far is Kalma from the district headquarters?
Kalma is about 61.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kalma from the sub-district headquarters?
Kalma is about 14.6 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kalma?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Kalma.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kalma?
For Kalma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetable, net sown area is 240.98 hectares and irrigated land is 6.08 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kalma?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kalma. 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 Kalma.