Samalpur is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331457, the Census 2011 record lists 783 people in 161 households and the reported area is 91.4 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 12 km.
In short:
Samalpur is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331457 and 783 people in 161 households.
Village Code331457
Population783
Households161
Area91.4 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Samalpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 783 people, 91.4 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Samalpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Samalpur falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331457.
The record lists 783 people living in 161 households.
The reported village area is 91.4 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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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
Samalpur
Census Village Code
331457
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
161
Population
783
Male Population
371
Female Population
412
Sex Ratio
1,110.51
Area
91.4 hectares
Area
0.91 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
12 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 Density856.67 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.86 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.48%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Samalpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 331457 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331457
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Samalpur, about 12 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 44 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8.7 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
44 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
91.4 hectares
Area
0.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 783 people in 161 households, with 371 male residents and 412 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 16.48% and ST share is 0% for Samalpur. Population density works out to about 856.67 people per sq km.
Total Households
161
Total Population
783
Male Population
371
Female Population
412
Sex Ratio
1,110.51
Average Household Size
4.86
SC Population
129
SC Male Population
68
SC Female Population
61
SC Population Share
16.48
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Samalpur 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
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samalpur include hand pump water, river or canal water and 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
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
38.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Samalpur 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 Samalpur 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Samalpur is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Samalpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 40.1 hectares and irrigated land is 9.36 hectares (23.3% 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
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
40.099999999999994
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
30.74 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.36
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
9.36 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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Samalpur is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Samalpur village in?
Samalpur village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Samalpur village in?
Samalpur village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Samalpur under?
Samalpur comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Samalpur?
The Census village code of Samalpur is 331457.
What is the population of Samalpur village?
The village record lists 783 people and 161 households for Samalpur.
How many households are in Samalpur village?
The village record lists 161 households for Samalpur.
What is the male and female population of Samalpur?
The record lists 371 male residents and 412 female residents for Samalpur.
What is the sex ratio of Samalpur village?
The sex ratio of Samalpur is 1,110.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Samalpur village?
The reported geographical area of Samalpur is 91.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Samalpur village?
The approximate population density of Samalpur is 856.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Samalpur?
The nearest town listed for Samalpur is Jhalda, about 12 km away.
How far is Samalpur from the district headquarters?
Samalpur is about 44 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Samalpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Samalpur is about 8.7 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Samalpur?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Samalpur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Samalpur?
For Samalpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 40.1 hectares and irrigated land is 9.36 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Samalpur.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Samalpur.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.