Where is Kotshila village located?
Kotshila is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Kotshila Village
Kotshila is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331471, the Census 2011 record lists 1,452 people in 250 households and the reported area is 267.25 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 16 km.
Kotshila is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331471 and 1,452 people in 250 households.
Village Code331471
Population1,452
Households250
Area267.25 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Kotshila at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,452 people, 267.25 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Kotshila, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kotshila falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331471.
- The record lists 1,452 people living in 250 households.
- The reported village area is 267.25 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
- Kotshila
- Census Village Code
- 331471
- 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
- 250
- Population
- 1,452
- Male Population
- 753
- Female Population
- 699
- Sex Ratio
- 928.29
- Area
- 267.25 hectares
- Area
- 2.67 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 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
543.31 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.81 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
7.58%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
7.51%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
3.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotshila in the official administrative record. Census village code 331471 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331471
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Kotshila, about 16 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 34.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 17.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 34.1 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 267.25 hectares
- Area
- 2.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,452 people in 250 households, with 753 male residents and 699 female residents. The average household size is 5.81, and SC share is 7.58% and ST share is 7.51% for Kotshila. Population density works out to about 543.31 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 250
- Total Population
- 1,452
- Male Population
- 753
- Female Population
- 699
- Sex Ratio
- 928.29
- Average Household Size
- 5.81
- SC Population
- 110
- SC Male Population
- 63
- SC Female Population
- 47
- SC Population Share
- 7.58
- ST Population
- 109
- ST Male Population
- 56
- ST Female Population
- 53
- ST Population Share
- 7.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kotshila list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government senior 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
- 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
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kotshila include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump 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
- 49.33 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kotshila include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kotshila 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kotshila is reported as 13 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
- 13 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 Kotshila show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 171.99 hectares and irrigated land is 6.09 hectares (3.5% 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
- 45.93
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 171.99
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 165.9 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.09
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 6.09 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Kotshila village in?
Kotshila village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Kotshila village in?
Kotshila village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kotshila under?
Kotshila comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kotshila?
The Census village code of Kotshila is 331471.
What is the population of Kotshila village?
The village record lists 1,452 people and 250 households for Kotshila.
How many households are in Kotshila village?
The village record lists 250 households for Kotshila.
What is the male and female population of Kotshila?
The record lists 753 male residents and 699 female residents for Kotshila.
What is the sex ratio of Kotshila village?
The sex ratio of Kotshila is 928.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kotshila village?
The reported geographical area of Kotshila is 267.25 hectares.
What is the population density of Kotshila village?
The approximate population density of Kotshila is 543.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kotshila?
The nearest town listed for Kotshila is Jhalda, about 16 km away.
How far is Kotshila from the district headquarters?
Kotshila is about 34.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kotshila from the sub-district headquarters?
Kotshila is about 17.5 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kotshila?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Kotshila.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kotshila?
For Kotshila, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 171.99 hectares and irrigated land is 6.09 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kotshila.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kotshila.