Where is Marlong village located?
Marlong is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Marlong Village
Marlong is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331417, the Census 2011 record lists 875 people in 163 households and the reported area is 243.11 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 16 km.
Village Code331417
Population875
Households163
Area243.11 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Marlong
- Census Village Code
- 331417
- 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
- 163
- Population
- 875
- Male Population
- 449
- Female Population
- 426
- Sex Ratio
- 948.78
- Area
- 243.11 hectares
- Area
- 2.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723213
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Marlong at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 875 people, 243.11 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Marlong, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Marlong falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331417.
- The record lists 875 people living in 163 households.
- The reported village area is 243.11 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 Density359.92 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.06%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share29.49%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Marlong in the official administrative record. Census village code 331417 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331417
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Marlong, about 16 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 52.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 52.4 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 243.11 hectares
- Area
- 2.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 875 people in 163 households, with 449 male residents and 426 female residents. The average household size is 5.37, and SC share is 2.06% and ST share is 29.49% for Marlong. Population density works out to about 359.92 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 163
- Total Population
- 875
- Male Population
- 449
- Female Population
- 426
- Sex Ratio
- 948.78
- Average Household Size
- 5.37
- SC Population
- 18
- SC Male Population
- 8
- SC Female Population
- 10
- SC Population Share
- 2.06
- ST Population
- 258
- ST Male Population
- 125
- ST Female Population
- 133
- ST Population Share
- 29.49
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Marlong 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 Marlong include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole 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
- 44.37 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Marlong include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Marlong 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Marlong 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 Marlong show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 176.74 hectares and irrigated land is 126.74 hectares (71.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 22.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 176.74
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 126.74
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 126.74 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Marlong village in?
Marlong village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Marlong village in?
Marlong village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Marlong under?
Marlong comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Marlong?
The Census village code of Marlong is 331417.
What is the population of Marlong village?
The village record lists 875 people and 163 households for Marlong.
How many households are in Marlong village?
The village record lists 163 households for Marlong.
What is the male and female population of Marlong?
The record lists 449 male residents and 426 female residents for Marlong.
What is the sex ratio of Marlong village?
The sex ratio of Marlong is 948.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Marlong village?
The reported geographical area of Marlong is 243.11 hectares.
What is the population density of Marlong village?
The approximate population density of Marlong is 359.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Marlong?
The nearest town listed for Marlong is Jhalda, about 16 km away.
How far is Marlong from the district headquarters?
Marlong is about 52.4 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Marlong from the sub-district headquarters?
Marlong is about 8.6 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Marlong?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Marlong.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Marlong?
For Marlong, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 176.74 hectares and irrigated land is 126.74 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Marlong.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Marlong.