Indian Village Directory

Pusti Village

Pusti is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331314, the Census 2011 record lists 2,374 people in 502 households and the reported area is 304.5 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 23 km.

In short:

Pusti is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331314 and 2,374 people in 502 households.

Village Code331314
Population2,374
Households502
Area304.5 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Detailed village profile

Pusti at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,374 people, 304.5 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Pusti, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jhalda - I
CD Block Jhalda - I
  • Pusti falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331314.
  • The record lists 2,374 people living in 502 households.
  • The reported village area is 304.5 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
Pusti
Census Village Code
331314
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
502
Population
2,374
Male Population
1,213
Female Population
1,161
Sex Ratio
957.13
Area
304.5 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723212
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 779.64 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.73 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.21% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.88% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 10.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pusti in the official administrative record. Census village code 331314 and Jhalda - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331314
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Pusti, about 23 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 67.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23.1 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
67.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
304.5 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,374 people in 502 households, with 1,213 male residents and 1,161 female residents. The average household size is 4.73, and SC share is 4.21% and ST share is 0.88% for Pusti. Population density works out to about 779.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
502
Total Population
2,374
Male Population
1,213
Female Population
1,161
Sex Ratio
957.13
Average Household Size
4.73
SC Population
100
SC Male Population
48
SC Female Population
52
SC Population Share
4.21
ST Population
21
ST Male Population
10
ST Female Population
11
ST Population Share
0.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pusti list 1 government primary school, 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
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 Pusti include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
58.34 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pusti include cooperative bank, 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.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pusti is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pusti show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 149.04 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares (10.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
46.13 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
50.99
Net Area Sown In Hectares
149.04
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
134.04 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.0

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pusti

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
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 Pusti village located?

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

Which district is Pusti village in?

Pusti village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Pusti village in?

Pusti village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Pusti under?

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

What is the Census village code of Pusti?

The Census village code of Pusti is 331314.

What is the population of Pusti village?

The village record lists 2,374 people and 502 households for Pusti.

How many households are in Pusti village?

The village record lists 502 households for Pusti.

What is the male and female population of Pusti?

The record lists 1,213 male residents and 1,161 female residents for Pusti.

What is the sex ratio of Pusti village?

The sex ratio of Pusti is 957.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pusti village?

The reported geographical area of Pusti is 304.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Pusti village?

The approximate population density of Pusti is 779.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pusti?

The nearest town listed for Pusti is Jhalda, about 23 km away.

How far is Pusti from the district headquarters?

Pusti is about 67.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pusti from the sub-district headquarters?

Pusti is about 23.1 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pusti?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Pusti.

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

For Pusti, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 149.04 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares.

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

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

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.