Urmad is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331408, the Census 2011 record lists 297 people in 62 households and the reported area is 144.34 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 14 km.
In short:
Urmad is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331408 and 297 people in 62 households.
Village Code331408
Population297
Households62
Area144.34 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Urmad at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 297 people, 144.34 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Urmad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Urmad falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331408.
The record lists 297 people living in 62 households.
The reported village area is 144.34 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
Urmad
Census Village Code
331408
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
62
Population
297
Male Population
156
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
903.85
Area
144.34 hectares
Area
1.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
14 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 Density205.76 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.05%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share94.95%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share7.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Urmad in the official administrative record. Census village code 331408 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331408
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Urmad, about 14 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 51.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
51.7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
144.34 hectares
Area
1.44 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 297 people in 62 households, with 156 male residents and 141 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 5.05% and ST share is 94.95% for Urmad. Population density works out to about 205.76 people per sq km.
Total Households
62
Total Population
297
Male Population
156
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
903.85
Average Household Size
4.79
SC Population
15
SC Male Population
9
SC Female Population
6
SC Population Share
5.05
ST Population
282
ST Male Population
147
ST Female Population
135
ST Population Share
94.95
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Urmad 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 Urmad include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
14.16 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.25 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Urmad include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Urmad 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 Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Urmad is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Urmad show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 121.86 hectares and irrigated land is 9.49 hectares (7.8% 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
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.32
Net Area Sown In Hectares
121.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
112.36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.49
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.24 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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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.