Where is Arkali village located?
Arkali is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Arkali Village
Arkali is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331464, the Census 2011 record lists 812 people in 150 households and the reported area is 98.48 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.
Arkali is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331464 and 812 people in 150 households.
Village Code331464
Population812
Households150
Area98.48 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Arkali at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 812 people, 98.48 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Arkali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Arkali falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331464.
- The record lists 812 people living in 150 households.
- The reported village area is 98.48 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Arkali
- Census Village Code
- 331464
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- CD Block
- Jhalda - II
- Households
- 150
- Population
- 812
- Male Population
- 434
- Female Population
- 378
- Sex Ratio
- 870.97
- Area
- 98.48 hectares
- Area
- 0.98 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723213
- 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
824.53 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.41 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
26.97%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
4.93%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Arkali in the official administrative record. Census village code 331464 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331464
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Arkali, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 38.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 38.3 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 98.48 hectares
- Area
- 0.98 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 812 people in 150 households, with 434 male residents and 378 female residents. The average household size is 5.41, and SC share is 26.97% and ST share is 4.93% for Arkali. Population density works out to about 824.53 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 150
- Total Population
- 812
- Male Population
- 434
- Female Population
- 378
- Sex Ratio
- 870.97
- Average Household Size
- 5.41
- SC Population
- 219
- SC Male Population
- 114
- SC Female Population
- 105
- SC Population Share
- 26.97
- ST Population
- 40
- ST Male Population
- 25
- ST Female Population
- 15
- ST Population Share
- 4.93
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Arkali 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 Arkali 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
- 14.16 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Arkali include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Arkali include self-help groups, ASHA services 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Arkali is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Arkali show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri and net sown area is 59.08 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Biri
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetables
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 25.24
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 59.08
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 59.08 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
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Which district is Arkali village in?
Arkali village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Arkali village in?
Arkali village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Arkali under?
Arkali comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Arkali?
The Census village code of Arkali is 331464.
What is the population of Arkali village?
The village record lists 812 people and 150 households for Arkali.
How many households are in Arkali village?
The village record lists 150 households for Arkali.
What is the male and female population of Arkali?
The record lists 434 male residents and 378 female residents for Arkali.
What is the sex ratio of Arkali village?
The sex ratio of Arkali is 870.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Arkali village?
The reported geographical area of Arkali is 98.48 hectares.
What is the population density of Arkali village?
The approximate population density of Arkali is 824.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Arkali?
The nearest town listed for Arkali is Jhalda, about 10 km away.
How far is Arkali from the district headquarters?
Arkali is about 38.3 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Arkali from the sub-district headquarters?
Arkali is about 9.4 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Arkali?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Arkali.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Arkali?
For Arkali, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri and net sown area is 59.08 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Arkali.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Arkali.