Indian Village Directory

Arita Village

Arita is an inhabited village in Purulia - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 329971, the Census 2011 record lists 2,216 people in 419 households and the reported area is 486.03 hectares. The local references include Purulia - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Arita is a village in Purulia - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 329971 and 2,216 people in 419 households.
Village Code329971
Population2,216
Households419
Area486.03 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia

Key Village Facts

Village
Arita
Census Village Code
329971
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Purulia - II
Sub-district Census Code
02379
CD Block
Purulia - II
Households
419
Population
2,216
Male Population
1,117
Female Population
1,099
Sex Ratio
983.89
Area
486.03 hectares
Area
4.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723126
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Arita at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,216 people, 486.03 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Arita, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockPurulia - II
  • Arita falls under Purulia - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 329971.
  • The record lists 2,216 people living in 419 households.
  • The reported village area is 486.03 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purulia.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density455.94 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.56%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share16.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Arita in the official administrative record. Census village code 329971 and Purulia - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02379
Village Census Code
329971
CD Block Code
0226
CD Block Name
Purulia - II

Location and Distance

Purulia is the nearest town listed for Arita, about 15 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 44.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
44.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
486.03 hectares
Area
4.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,216 people in 419 households, with 1,117 male residents and 1,099 female residents. The average household size is 5.29, and SC share is 12.27% and ST share is 4.56% for Arita. Population density works out to about 455.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
419
Total Population
2,216
Male Population
1,117
Female Population
1,099
Sex Ratio
983.89
Average Household Size
5.29
SC Population
272
SC Male Population
133
SC Female Population
139
SC Population Share
12.27
ST Population
101
ST Male Population
54
ST Female Population
47
ST Population Share
4.56
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Arita 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 records mark ASHA worker as available for Arita. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Arita include hand pump 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
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
162.28 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Arita include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Arita 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Arita is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Arita show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 242.81 hectares and irrigated land is 40.47 hectares (16.7% 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
80.94
Net Area Sown In Hectares
242.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
202.34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.47
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
40.47 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Arita

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 723126 Puruliya Para Dubra (Ct) Purulia, West Bengal, Dubra, Sadar North Sub-Division, Para Police Station, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723126
State Bank of India ATM 723126 Puruliya Para Anara Barakar Road State Bank Building Shyampur-Anara, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723126

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arita village located?

Arita is in Purulia - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Arita village in?

Arita village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Arita village in?

Arita village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Arita under?

Arita comes under Purulia - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Arita?

The Census village code of Arita is 329971.

What is the population of Arita village?

The village record lists 2,216 people and 419 households for Arita.

How many households are in Arita village?

The village record lists 419 households for Arita.

What is the male and female population of Arita?

The record lists 1,117 male residents and 1,099 female residents for Arita.

What is the sex ratio of Arita village?

The sex ratio of Arita is 983.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Arita village?

The reported geographical area of Arita is 486.03 hectares.

What is the population density of Arita village?

The approximate population density of Arita is 455.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Arita?

The nearest town listed for Arita is Purulia, about 15 km away.

How far is Arita from the district headquarters?

Arita is about 44.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Arita from the sub-district headquarters?

Arita is about 19.2 km from Purulia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Arita?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Arita.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Arita?

For Arita, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 242.81 hectares and irrigated land is 40.47 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Arita?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Arita. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Arita.

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.