Where is Khatanga village located?
Khatanga is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Khatanga Village
Khatanga is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331429, the Census 2011 record lists 1,065 people in 201 households and the reported area is 366.8 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.
Khatanga is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331429 and 1,065 people in 201 households.
Village Code331429
Population1,065
Households201
Area366.8 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Khatanga at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,065 people, 366.8 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Khatanga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Khatanga falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331429.
- The record lists 1,065 people living in 201 households.
- The reported village area is 366.8 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
- Khatanga
- Census Village Code
- 331429
- 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
- 201
- Population
- 1,065
- Male Population
- 548
- Female Population
- 517
- Sex Ratio
- 943.43
- Area
- 366.8 hectares
- Area
- 3.67 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
290.35 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.3 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
12.68%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
40.28%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
5.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Khatanga in the official administrative record. Census village code 331429 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331429
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Khatanga, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 40.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40.9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 366.8 hectares
- Area
- 3.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,065 people in 201 households, with 548 male residents and 517 female residents. The average household size is 5.3, and SC share is 12.68% and ST share is 40.28% for Khatanga. Population density works out to about 290.35 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 201
- Total Population
- 1,065
- Male Population
- 548
- Female Population
- 517
- Sex Ratio
- 943.43
- Average Household Size
- 5.3
- SC Population
- 135
- SC Male Population
- 71
- SC Female Population
- 64
- SC Population Share
- 12.68
- ST Population
- 429
- ST Male Population
- 209
- ST Female Population
- 220
- ST Population Share
- 40.28
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Khatanga list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Khatanga. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Khatanga include river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal 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
- 37.64 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Khatanga include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Khatanga 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- 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 Khatanga is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 17 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Khatanga show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegvtables and Wheat, net sown area is 247.26 hectares and irrigated land is 13.9 hectares (5.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegvtables
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Wheat
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 17.4 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 64.5
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 247.26000000000002
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 233.36 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 13.9
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 13.9 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 Khatanga village in?
Khatanga village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Khatanga village in?
Khatanga village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Khatanga under?
Khatanga comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Khatanga?
The Census village code of Khatanga is 331429.
What is the population of Khatanga village?
The village record lists 1,065 people and 201 households for Khatanga.
How many households are in Khatanga village?
The village record lists 201 households for Khatanga.
What is the male and female population of Khatanga?
The record lists 548 male residents and 517 female residents for Khatanga.
What is the sex ratio of Khatanga village?
The sex ratio of Khatanga is 943.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Khatanga village?
The reported geographical area of Khatanga is 366.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Khatanga village?
The approximate population density of Khatanga is 290.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Khatanga?
The nearest town listed for Khatanga is Jhalda, about 10 km away.
How far is Khatanga from the district headquarters?
Khatanga is about 40.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Khatanga from the sub-district headquarters?
Khatanga is about 20 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Khatanga?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Khatanga.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Khatanga?
For Khatanga, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegvtables and Wheat, net sown area is 247.26 hectares and irrigated land is 13.9 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Khatanga.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Khatanga.