Indian Village Directory

Dimu Village

Dimu is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331397, the Census 2011 record lists 2,471 people in 506 households and the reported area is 435.24 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 9 km.

In short:

Dimu is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331397 and 2,471 people in 506 households.

Village Code331397
Population2,471
Households506
Area435.24 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Detailed village profile

Dimu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,471 people, 435.24 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Dimu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jhalda - II
CD Block Jhalda - II
  • Dimu falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331397.
  • The record lists 2,471 people living in 506 households.
  • The reported village area is 435.24 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Dimu
Census Village Code
331397
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
506
Population
2,471
Male Population
1,280
Female Population
1,191
Sex Ratio
930.47
Area
435.24 hectares
Area
4.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723202
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 567.73 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.34% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 23.96% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 6.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dimu in the official administrative record. Census village code 331397 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331397
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Dimu, about 9 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 48.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7.1 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
48.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
435.24 hectares
Area
4.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,471 people in 506 households, with 1,280 male residents and 1,191 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 1.34% and ST share is 23.96% for Dimu. Population density works out to about 567.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
506
Total Population
2,471
Male Population
1,280
Female Population
1,191
Sex Ratio
930.47
Average Household Size
4.88
SC Population
33
SC Male Population
18
SC Female Population
15
SC Population Share
1.34
ST Population
592
ST Male Population
304
ST Female Population
288
ST Population Share
23.96
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dimu list 1 government primary school and 1 government 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dimu 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
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
20.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dimu include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dimu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dimu is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dimu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Biri, net sown area is 402.66 hectares and irrigated land is 26.5 hectares (6.6% 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
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.35
Net Area Sown In Hectares
402.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
376.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
26.5 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dimu

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 57%
CRM 3 43%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 29%
Canara Bank 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%
Punjab National Bank 1 14%
Bank of India 1 14%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia 723202 Rekha Mukherjee Ananda Bajar Near Bus Stand, Jhalda, Ward No 01, Post and Dist -, Puruliya, West Bengal…
Bank of India CRM 723202 Puruliya No Block Jhalda (M) Ranchi Purulia Main Road Jhalda Muncipality Complex Jhalda, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 723202 Puruliya Jhalda - I Jhalda (P) (Ct) Jhalda, West Bengal Ward No. 4, Po Ps- Jhalda, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
Canara Bank ATM 723202 Puruliya No Block Jhalda (M) Main Road Namopara Jhald, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 723202 Puruliya No Block Jhalda (M) Jhalda, Dist. Purulia, West Bengal - 723202. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Namopara, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
Punjab National Bank ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia-723202 Ranchi Road, Jhalda, Purulia-723202, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202
Axis Bank Limited CRM 723202 Puruliya No Block Jhalda (M) Ranchi Purulia Road, Upper Ground Floor, Holding No- 75 / 75, Na Jhalda, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dimu village located?

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

Which district is Dimu village in?

Dimu village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Dimu village in?

Dimu village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Dimu under?

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

What is the Census village code of Dimu?

The Census village code of Dimu is 331397.

What is the population of Dimu village?

The village record lists 2,471 people and 506 households for Dimu.

How many households are in Dimu village?

The village record lists 506 households for Dimu.

What is the male and female population of Dimu?

The record lists 1,280 male residents and 1,191 female residents for Dimu.

What is the sex ratio of Dimu village?

The sex ratio of Dimu is 930.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dimu village?

The reported geographical area of Dimu is 435.24 hectares.

What is the population density of Dimu village?

The approximate population density of Dimu is 567.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dimu?

The nearest town listed for Dimu is Jhalda, about 9 km away.

How far is Dimu from the district headquarters?

Dimu is about 48.5 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dimu from the sub-district headquarters?

Dimu is about 7.1 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dimu?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Dimu.

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

For Dimu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Biri, net sown area is 402.66 hectares and irrigated land is 26.5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dimu?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dimu. These records include 6 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.