Chhota Hankol is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331459, the Census 2011 record lists 247 people in 56 households and the reported area is 84.87 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.
In short:
Chhota Hankol is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331459 and 247 people in 56 households.
Village Code331459
Population247
Households56
Area84.87 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Chhota Hankol at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 247 people, 84.87 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Chhota Hankol, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chhota Hankol falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331459.
The record lists 247 people living in 56 households.
The reported village area is 84.87 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, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.
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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
Chhota Hankol
Census Village Code
331459
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
56
Population
247
Male Population
117
Female Population
130
Sex Ratio
1,111.11
Area
84.87 hectares
Area
0.85 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 Density291.03 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.41 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.8%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share50.2%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share15.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhota Hankol in the official administrative record. Census village code 331459 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331459
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Chhota Hankol, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 43.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6.8 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
43.3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
84.87 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 247 people in 56 households, with 117 male residents and 130 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 49.8% and ST share is 50.2% for Chhota Hankol. Population density works out to about 291.03 people per sq km.
Total Households
56
Total Population
247
Male Population
117
Female Population
130
Sex Ratio
1,111.11
Average Household Size
4.41
SC Population
123
SC Male Population
56
SC Female Population
67
SC Population Share
49.8
ST Population
124
ST Male Population
61
ST Female Population
63
ST Population Share
50.2
Village Status
Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhota Hankol include 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
10.12 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.12 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Chhota Hankol.
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chhota Hankol include self-help groups, 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chhota 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 Chhota Hankol show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri , Pottering, net sown area is 64.66 hectares and irrigated land is 9.94 hectares (15.4% of net sown area). 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
10.09
Net Area Sown In Hectares
64.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
54.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.940000000000001
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.82 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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Chhota Hankol is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Chhota Hankol village in?
Chhota Hankol village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Chhota Hankol village in?
Chhota Hankol village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Chhota Hankol under?
Chhota Hankol comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chhota Hankol?
The Census village code of Chhota Hankol is 331459.
What is the population of Chhota Hankol village?
The village record lists 247 people and 56 households for Chhota Hankol.
How many households are in Chhota Hankol village?
The village record lists 56 households for Chhota Hankol.
What is the male and female population of Chhota Hankol?
The record lists 117 male residents and 130 female residents for Chhota Hankol.
What is the sex ratio of Chhota Hankol village?
The sex ratio of Chhota Hankol is 1,111.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chhota Hankol village?
The reported geographical area of Chhota Hankol is 84.87 hectares.
What is the population density of Chhota Hankol village?
The approximate population density of Chhota Hankol is 291.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chhota Hankol?
The nearest town listed for Chhota Hankol is Jhalda, about 10 km away.
How far is Chhota Hankol from the district headquarters?
Chhota Hankol is about 43.3 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chhota Hankol from the sub-district headquarters?
Chhota Hankol is about 6.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chhota Hankol?
For Chhota Hankol, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri , Pottering, net sown area is 64.66 hectares and irrigated land is 9.94 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chhota Hankol.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chhota Hankol.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Chhota 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.