Indian Village Directory

Ikurhatu Village

Ikurhatu is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331497, the Census 2011 record lists 286 people in 55 households and the reported area is 23.97 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 6 km.

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Quick answer: Ikurhatu is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331497 and 286 people in 55 households.
Village Code331497
Population286
Households55
Area23.97 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Ikurhatu
Census Village Code
331497
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
55
Population
286
Male Population
139
Female Population
147
Sex Ratio
1,057.55
Area
23.97 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ikurhatu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 286 people, 23.97 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Ikurhatu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - II
  • Ikurhatu falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331497.
  • The record lists 286 people living in 55 households.
  • The reported village area is 23.97 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,193.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ikurhatu in the official administrative record. Census village code 331497 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331497
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Ikurhatu, about 6 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 44.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.7 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
44.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
23.97 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 286 people in 55 households, with 139 male residents and 147 female residents. The average household size is 5.2, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Ikurhatu. Population density works out to about 1,193.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
55
Total Population
286
Male Population
139
Female Population
147
Sex Ratio
1,057.55
Average Household Size
5.2
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ikurhatu 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ikurhatu 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
Hand Pump 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
4.75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ikurhatu 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ikurhatu 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 Ikurhatu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 13.36 hectares and irrigated land is 1.6 hectares (12% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.86
Net Area Sown In Hectares
13.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.76 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ikurhatu village located?

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

Which district is Ikurhatu village in?

Ikurhatu village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Ikurhatu village in?

Ikurhatu village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ikurhatu under?

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

What is the Census village code of Ikurhatu?

The Census village code of Ikurhatu is 331497.

What is the population of Ikurhatu village?

The village record lists 286 people and 55 households for Ikurhatu.

How many households are in Ikurhatu village?

The village record lists 55 households for Ikurhatu.

What is the male and female population of Ikurhatu?

The record lists 139 male residents and 147 female residents for Ikurhatu.

What is the sex ratio of Ikurhatu village?

The sex ratio of Ikurhatu is 1,057.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ikurhatu village?

The reported geographical area of Ikurhatu is 23.97 hectares.

What is the population density of Ikurhatu village?

The approximate population density of Ikurhatu is 1,193.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ikurhatu?

The nearest town listed for Ikurhatu is Jhalda, about 6 km away.

How far is Ikurhatu from the district headquarters?

Ikurhatu is about 44.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ikurhatu from the sub-district headquarters?

Ikurhatu is about 9.7 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ikurhatu?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ikurhatu.

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

For Ikurhatu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 13.36 hectares and irrigated land is 1.6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.