Where is Pilai village located?
Pilai is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pilai Village
Pilai is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331291, the Census 2011 record lists 1,339 people in 284 households and the reported area is 168.26 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 6 km.
Pilai is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331291 and 1,339 people in 284 households.
Village Code331291
Population1,339
Households284
Area168.26 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Pilai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,339 people, 168.26 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Pilai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pilai falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331291.
- The record lists 1,339 people living in 284 households.
- The reported village area is 168.26 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
- Pilai
- Census Village Code
- 331291
- 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
- 284
- Population
- 1,339
- Male Population
- 651
- Female Population
- 688
- Sex Ratio
- 1,056.84
- Area
- 168.26 hectares
- Area
- 1.68 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 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
795.79 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.71 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
27.93%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
2.84%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
34.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pilai in the official administrative record. Census village code 331291 and Jhalda - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02390
- Village Census Code
- 331291
- CD Block Code
- 0237
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - I
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Pilai, about 6 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 52.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12.2 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 52.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 168.26 hectares
- Area
- 1.68 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,339 people in 284 households, with 651 male residents and 688 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 27.93% and ST share is 2.84% for Pilai. Population density works out to about 795.79 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 284
- Total Population
- 1,339
- Male Population
- 651
- Female Population
- 688
- Sex Ratio
- 1,056.84
- Average Household Size
- 4.71
- SC Population
- 374
- SC Male Population
- 186
- SC Female Population
- 188
- SC Population Share
- 27.93
- ST Population
- 38
- ST Male Population
- 17
- ST Female Population
- 21
- ST Population Share
- 2.84
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pilai list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government 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
- 2
- 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pilai 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole 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
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 40.97 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1.25 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pilai include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pilai include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pilai is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pilai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Wheat, net sown area is 103.1 hectares and irrigated land is 35.26 hectares (34.2% 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
- Vegetable
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Wheat
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 24.19
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 103.1
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 67.84 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 35.260000000000005
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 30.35 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 3.66 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pilai
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
- 5–10 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 Pilai village in?
Pilai village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Pilai village in?
Pilai village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Pilai under?
Pilai comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pilai?
The Census village code of Pilai is 331291.
What is the population of Pilai village?
The village record lists 1,339 people and 284 households for Pilai.
How many households are in Pilai village?
The village record lists 284 households for Pilai.
What is the male and female population of Pilai?
The record lists 651 male residents and 688 female residents for Pilai.
What is the sex ratio of Pilai village?
The sex ratio of Pilai is 1,056.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pilai village?
The reported geographical area of Pilai is 168.26 hectares.
What is the population density of Pilai village?
The approximate population density of Pilai is 795.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pilai?
The nearest town listed for Pilai is Jhalda, about 6 km away.
How far is Pilai from the district headquarters?
Pilai is about 52.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pilai from the sub-district headquarters?
Pilai is about 12.2 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pilai?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Pilai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pilai?
For Pilai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Wheat, net sown area is 103.1 hectares and irrigated land is 35.26 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pilai?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pilai. 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 Pilai.