Where is Tigra village located?
Tigra is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Tigra Village
Tigra is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331479, the Census 2011 record lists 1,771 people in 356 households and the reported area is 346.36 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 18 km.
Tigra is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331479 and 1,771 people in 356 households.
Village Code331479
Population1,771
Households356
Area346.36 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Tigra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,771 people, 346.36 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Tigra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Tigra falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331479.
- The record lists 1,771 people living in 356 households.
- The reported village area is 346.36 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
- Tigra
- Census Village Code
- 331479
- 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
- 356
- Population
- 1,771
- Male Population
- 908
- Female Population
- 863
- Sex Ratio
- 950.44
- Area
- 346.36 hectares
- Area
- 3.46 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 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
511.32 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.97 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
31.51%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
1.98%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
21.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Tigra in the official administrative record. Census village code 331479 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331479
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Tigra, about 18 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 35.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35.7 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 346.36 hectares
- Area
- 3.46 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,771 people in 356 households, with 908 male residents and 863 female residents. The average household size is 4.97, and SC share is 31.51% and ST share is 1.98% for Tigra. Population density works out to about 511.32 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 356
- Total Population
- 1,771
- Male Population
- 908
- Female Population
- 863
- Sex Ratio
- 950.44
- Average Household Size
- 4.97
- SC Population
- 558
- SC Male Population
- 301
- SC Female Population
- 257
- SC Population Share
- 31.51
- ST Population
- 35
- ST Male Population
- 19
- ST Female Population
- 16
- ST Population Share
- 1.98
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Tigra list 2 government primary schools. 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Tigra include river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal 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
- 49.37 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Tigra include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Tigra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Tigra 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 Tigra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 276.13 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares (21.7% 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
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 17.86
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 276.13
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 216.13 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 60.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 60 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 Tigra village in?
Tigra village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Tigra village in?
Tigra village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Tigra under?
Tigra comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Tigra?
The Census village code of Tigra is 331479.
What is the population of Tigra village?
The village record lists 1,771 people and 356 households for Tigra.
How many households are in Tigra village?
The village record lists 356 households for Tigra.
What is the male and female population of Tigra?
The record lists 908 male residents and 863 female residents for Tigra.
What is the sex ratio of Tigra village?
The sex ratio of Tigra is 950.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Tigra village?
The reported geographical area of Tigra is 346.36 hectares.
What is the population density of Tigra village?
The approximate population density of Tigra is 511.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Tigra?
The nearest town listed for Tigra is Jhalda, about 18 km away.
How far is Tigra from the district headquarters?
Tigra is about 35.7 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Tigra from the sub-district headquarters?
Tigra is about 14.6 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Tigra?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Tigra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Tigra?
For Tigra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 276.13 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Tigra.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Tigra.