Where is Kuriyam village located?
Kuriyam is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kuriyam Village
Kuriyam is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331491, the Census 2011 record lists 858 people in 177 households and the reported area is 118.73 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 6 km.
Village Code331491
Population858
Households177
Area118.73 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kuriyam
- Census Village Code
- 331491
- 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
- 177
- Population
- 858
- Male Population
- 431
- Female Population
- 427
- Sex Ratio
- 990.72
- Area
- 118.73 hectares
- Area
- 1.19 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723213
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kuriyam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 858 people, 118.73 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Kuriyam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kuriyam falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331491.
- The record lists 858 people living in 177 households.
- The reported village area is 118.73 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density722.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.85 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kuriyam in the official administrative record. Census village code 331491 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331491
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Kuriyam, about 6 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 45.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45.1 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 118.73 hectares
- Area
- 1.19 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 858 people in 177 households, with 431 male residents and 427 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 10.37% and ST share is 0% for Kuriyam. Population density works out to about 722.65 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 177
- Total Population
- 858
- Male Population
- 431
- Female Population
- 427
- Sex Ratio
- 990.72
- Average Household Size
- 4.85
- SC Population
- 89
- SC Male Population
- 52
- SC Female Population
- 37
- SC Population Share
- 10.37
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kuriyam 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
- 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kuriyam 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 in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- 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
- 6.64 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kuriyam 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 Kuriyam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kuriyam is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kuriyam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 110.88 hectares and irrigated land is 2.15 hectares (1.9% 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
- Vegetables
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.21
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 110.88000000000001
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 108.73 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 2.15
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 2.15 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kuriyam village in?
Kuriyam village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Kuriyam village in?
Kuriyam village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kuriyam under?
Kuriyam comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kuriyam?
The Census village code of Kuriyam is 331491.
What is the population of Kuriyam village?
The village record lists 858 people and 177 households for Kuriyam.
How many households are in Kuriyam village?
The village record lists 177 households for Kuriyam.
What is the male and female population of Kuriyam?
The record lists 431 male residents and 427 female residents for Kuriyam.
What is the sex ratio of Kuriyam village?
The sex ratio of Kuriyam is 990.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kuriyam village?
The reported geographical area of Kuriyam is 118.73 hectares.
What is the population density of Kuriyam village?
The approximate population density of Kuriyam is 722.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kuriyam?
The nearest town listed for Kuriyam is Jhalda, about 6 km away.
How far is Kuriyam from the district headquarters?
Kuriyam is about 45.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kuriyam from the sub-district headquarters?
Kuriyam is about 7.4 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kuriyam?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kuriyam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kuriyam?
For Kuriyam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 110.88 hectares and irrigated land is 2.15 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kuriyam.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kuriyam.