Where is Rahan village located?
Rahan is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Rahan Village
Rahan is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331390, the Census 2011 record lists 626 people in 130 households and the reported area is 119.5 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 6 km.
Rahan is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331390 and 626 people in 130 households.
Village Code331390
Population626
Households130
Area119.5 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Rahan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 626 people, 119.5 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Rahan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Rahan falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331390.
- The record lists 626 people living in 130 households.
- The reported village area is 119.5 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
- Rahan
- Census Village Code
- 331390
- 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
- 130
- Population
- 626
- Male Population
- 301
- Female Population
- 325
- Sex Ratio
- 1,079.73
- Area
- 119.5 hectares
- Area
- 1.2 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 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
523.85 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
10.38%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
9.42%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
24.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Rahan in the official administrative record. Census village code 331390 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331390
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Rahan, about 6 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 54.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 54.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 119.5 hectares
- Area
- 1.2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 626 people in 130 households, with 301 male residents and 325 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 10.38% and ST share is 9.42% for Rahan. Population density works out to about 523.85 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 130
- Total Population
- 626
- Male Population
- 301
- Female Population
- 325
- Sex Ratio
- 1,079.73
- Average Household Size
- 4.82
- SC Population
- 65
- SC Male Population
- 32
- SC Female Population
- 33
- SC Population Share
- 10.38
- ST Population
- 59
- ST Male Population
- 28
- ST Female Population
- 31
- ST Population Share
- 9.42
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Rahan list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rahan include 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
- 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
- 29.5 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Rahan include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Rahan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Rahan is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Rahan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares (24.4% 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
- 8.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 82.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 62 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 20.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 6 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 Rahan village in?
Rahan village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Rahan village in?
Rahan village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Rahan under?
Rahan comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Rahan?
The Census village code of Rahan is 331390.
What is the population of Rahan village?
The village record lists 626 people and 130 households for Rahan.
How many households are in Rahan village?
The village record lists 130 households for Rahan.
What is the male and female population of Rahan?
The record lists 301 male residents and 325 female residents for Rahan.
What is the sex ratio of Rahan village?
The sex ratio of Rahan is 1,079.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Rahan village?
The reported geographical area of Rahan is 119.5 hectares.
What is the population density of Rahan village?
The approximate population density of Rahan is 523.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Rahan?
The nearest town listed for Rahan is Jhalda, about 6 km away.
How far is Rahan from the district headquarters?
Rahan is about 54.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Rahan from the sub-district headquarters?
Rahan is about 9.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Rahan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Rahan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Rahan?
For Rahan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Rahan.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Rahan.