Indian Village Directory

Bara Hankol Village

Bara Hankol is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331460, the Census 2011 record lists 1,747 people in 317 households and the reported area is 134.89 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.

In short:

Bara Hankol is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331460 and 1,747 people in 317 households.

Village Code331460
Population1,747
Households317
Area134.89 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Detailed village profile

Bara Hankol at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,747 people, 134.89 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Bara Hankol, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jhalda - II
CD Block Jhalda - II
  • Bara Hankol falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331460.
  • The record lists 1,747 people living in 317 households.
  • The reported village area is 134.89 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
Bara Hankol
Census Village Code
331460
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
317
Population
1,747
Male Population
900
Female Population
847
Sex Ratio
941.11
Area
134.89 hectares
Area
1.35 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 1,295.13 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.51 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 9.9% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.63% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara Hankol in the official administrative record. Census village code 331460 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331460
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Bara Hankol, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 41.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5.8 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
41.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
134.89 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,747 people in 317 households, with 900 male residents and 847 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 9.9% and ST share is 0.63% for Bara Hankol. Population density works out to about 1,295.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
317
Total Population
1,747
Male Population
900
Female Population
847
Sex Ratio
941.11
Average Household Size
5.51
SC Population
173
SC Male Population
84
SC Female Population
89
SC Population Share
9.9
ST Population
11
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
6
ST Population Share
0.63
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bara Hankol list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara Hankol 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
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
31.57 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bara Hankol 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bara Hankol is reported as 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bara Hankol show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri , Pottering and net sown area is 81.34 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri , Pottering
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
21.98
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
81.34 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bara Hankol village located?

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

Which district is Bara Hankol village in?

Bara Hankol village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Bara Hankol village in?

Bara Hankol village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bara Hankol under?

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

What is the Census village code of Bara Hankol?

The Census village code of Bara Hankol is 331460.

What is the population of Bara Hankol village?

The village record lists 1,747 people and 317 households for Bara Hankol.

How many households are in Bara Hankol village?

The village record lists 317 households for Bara Hankol.

What is the male and female population of Bara Hankol?

The record lists 900 male residents and 847 female residents for Bara Hankol.

What is the sex ratio of Bara Hankol village?

The sex ratio of Bara Hankol is 941.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bara Hankol village?

The reported geographical area of Bara Hankol is 134.89 hectares.

What is the population density of Bara Hankol village?

The approximate population density of Bara Hankol is 1,295.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bara Hankol?

The nearest town listed for Bara Hankol is Jhalda, about 10 km away.

How far is Bara Hankol from the district headquarters?

Bara Hankol is about 41.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bara Hankol from the sub-district headquarters?

Bara Hankol is about 5.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bara Hankol?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Bara Hankol.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara Hankol?

For Bara Hankol, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri , Pottering and net sown area is 81.34 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.