Where is Banahata village located?
Banahata is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Banahata Village
Banahata is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331476, the Census 2011 record lists 764 people in 148 households and the reported area is 147.78 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 18 km.
Banahata is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331476 and 764 people in 148 households.
Village Code331476
Population764
Households148
Area147.78 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Banahata at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 764 people, 147.78 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Banahata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Banahata falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331476.
- The record lists 764 people living in 148 households.
- The reported village area is 147.78 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
- Banahata
- Census Village Code
- 331476
- 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
- 148
- Population
- 764
- Male Population
- 381
- Female Population
- 383
- Sex Ratio
- 1,005.25
- Area
- 147.78 hectares
- Area
- 1.48 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 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
516.98 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.16 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
17.41%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
29.97%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
13.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Banahata in the official administrative record. Census village code 331476 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331476
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Banahata, about 18 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 33 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 147.78 hectares
- Area
- 1.48 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 764 people in 148 households, with 381 male residents and 383 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 17.41% and ST share is 29.97% for Banahata. Population density works out to about 516.98 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 148
- Total Population
- 764
- Male Population
- 381
- Female Population
- 383
- Sex Ratio
- 1,005.25
- Average Household Size
- 5.16
- SC Population
- 133
- SC Male Population
- 71
- SC Female Population
- 62
- SC Population Share
- 17.41
- ST Population
- 229
- ST Male Population
- 110
- ST Female Population
- 119
- ST Population Share
- 29.97
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Banahata 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Banahata. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banahata include hand pump water, river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 22.25 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Banahata include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Banahata include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Banahata is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Banahata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 106.44 hectares and irrigated land is 14.08 hectares (13.2% of net sown area). 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
- 19.09
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 106.44
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 92.36 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 14.08
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 4.26 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 9.82 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 Banahata village in?
Banahata village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Banahata village in?
Banahata village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Banahata under?
Banahata comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Banahata?
The Census village code of Banahata is 331476.
What is the population of Banahata village?
The village record lists 764 people and 148 households for Banahata.
How many households are in Banahata village?
The village record lists 148 households for Banahata.
What is the male and female population of Banahata?
The record lists 381 male residents and 383 female residents for Banahata.
What is the sex ratio of Banahata village?
The sex ratio of Banahata is 1,005.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Banahata village?
The reported geographical area of Banahata is 147.78 hectares.
What is the population density of Banahata village?
The approximate population density of Banahata is 516.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Banahata?
The nearest town listed for Banahata is Jhalda, about 18 km away.
How far is Banahata from the district headquarters?
Banahata is about 33 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Banahata from the sub-district headquarters?
Banahata is about 14 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Banahata?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Banahata.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Banahata?
For Banahata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 106.44 hectares and irrigated land is 14.08 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Banahata.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Banahata.