Where is Samalpur village located?
Samalpur is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Samalpur Village
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.
Village Code331457
Population783
Households161
Area91.4 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
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
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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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 Density856.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.86 peopleCalculated 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.