Indian Village Directory

Bamania Village

Bamania is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331461, the Census 2011 record lists 2,785 people in 455 households and the reported area is 155.86 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jalda at about 10 km.

In short:

Bamania is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331461 and 2,785 people in 455 households.

Village Code331461
Population2,785
Households455
Area155.86 hectares
Nearest TownJalda

Detailed village profile

Bamania at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,785 people, 155.86 hectares of reported area and Jalda as the nearest town reference for Bamania, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jhalda - II
CD Block Jhalda - II
  • Bamania falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331461.
  • The record lists 2,785 people living in 455 households.
  • The reported village area is 155.86 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jalda.
  • 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
Bamania
Census Village Code
331461
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
455
Population
2,785
Male Population
1,392
Female Population
1,393
Sex Ratio
1,000.72
Area
155.86 hectares
Area
1.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Jalda
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 1,786.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.12 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.88% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.32% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 3.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bamania in the official administrative record. Census village code 331461 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331461
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jalda is the nearest town listed for Bamania, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 39.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
39.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jalda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
155.86 hectares
Area
1.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,785 people in 455 households, with 1,392 male residents and 1,393 female residents. The average household size is 6.12, and SC share is 4.88% and ST share is 0.32% for Bamania. Population density works out to about 1,786.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
455
Total Population
2,785
Male Population
1,392
Female Population
1,393
Sex Ratio
1,000.72
Average Household Size
6.12
SC Population
136
SC Male Population
60
SC Female Population
76
SC Population Share
4.88
ST Population
9
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bamania list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
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
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bamania include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
52.92 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bamania include mobile phone coverage, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bamania 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bamania is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 13 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 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 Bamania show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 76.1 hectares and irrigated land is 2.62 hectares (3.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri
Forest Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.34
Net Area Sown In Hectares
76.10000000000001
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73.48 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.62
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.62 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bamania village located?

Bamania is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bamania village in?

Bamania village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Bamania village in?

Bamania village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bamania under?

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

What is the Census village code of Bamania?

The Census village code of Bamania is 331461.

What is the population of Bamania village?

The village record lists 2,785 people and 455 households for Bamania.

How many households are in Bamania village?

The village record lists 455 households for Bamania.

What is the male and female population of Bamania?

The record lists 1,392 male residents and 1,393 female residents for Bamania.

What is the sex ratio of Bamania village?

The sex ratio of Bamania is 1,000.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bamania village?

The reported geographical area of Bamania is 155.86 hectares.

What is the population density of Bamania village?

The approximate population density of Bamania is 1,786.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bamania?

The nearest town listed for Bamania is Jalda, about 10 km away.

How far is Bamania from the district headquarters?

Bamania is about 39.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bamania from the sub-district headquarters?

Bamania is about 7.6 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bamania?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Bamania.

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

For Bamania, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 76.1 hectares and irrigated land is 2.62 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bamania.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bamania.

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.