Where is Ghongha village located?
Ghongha is in Purulia - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ghongha Village
Ghongha is an inhabited village in Purulia - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 329897, the Census 2011 record lists 3,803 people in 656 households and the reported area is 598.53 hectares. The local references include Purulia - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 10 km.
Ghongha is a village in Purulia - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 329897 and 3,803 people in 656 households.
Village Code329897
Population3,803
Households656
Area598.53 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia
Detailed village profile
Ghongha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,803 people, 598.53 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Ghongha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ghongha falls under Purulia - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 329897.
- The record lists 3,803 people living in 656 households.
- The reported village area is 598.53 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
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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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ghongha
- Census Village Code
- 329897
- 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
- 656
- Population
- 3,803
- Male Population
- 2,001
- Female Population
- 1,802
- Sex Ratio
- 900.55
- Area
- 598.53 hectares
- Area
- 5.99 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723149
- 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
635.39 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
40.1%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.87%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
56.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghongha in the official administrative record. Census village code 329897 and Purulia - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02379
- Village Census Code
- 329897
- CD Block Code
- 0226
- CD Block Name
- Purulia - II
Location and Distance
Purulia is the nearest town listed for Ghongha, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 37.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 37.7 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 598.53 hectares
- Area
- 5.99 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,803 people in 656 households, with 2,001 male residents and 1,802 female residents. The average household size is 5.8, and SC share is 40.1% and ST share is 0.87% for Ghongha. Population density works out to about 635.39 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 656
- Total Population
- 3,803
- Male Population
- 2,001
- Female Population
- 1,802
- Sex Ratio
- 900.55
- Average Household Size
- 5.8
- SC Population
- 1,525
- SC Male Population
- 796
- SC Female Population
- 729
- SC Population Share
- 40.1
- ST Population
- 33
- ST Male Population
- 16
- ST Female Population
- 17
- ST Population Share
- 0.87
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ghongha list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
- 2
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ghongha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghongha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole 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
- 70.42 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ghongha include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ghongha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ghongha is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 17 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
- 17 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ghongha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 435.04 hectares and irrigated land is 246.5 hectares (56.7% 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
- 93.07
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 435.03999999999996
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 188.54 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 246.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 100.25 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 146.25 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghongha
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.
- 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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 1 | 100% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | CRM | 723149 | Puruliya | Purulia - II | Ghongha | Main Road Ghonga Gram Panchayat Bldg Chargali, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723149 |
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
Which district is Ghongha village in?
Ghongha village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Ghongha village in?
Ghongha village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Ghongha under?
Ghongha comes under Purulia - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ghongha?
The Census village code of Ghongha is 329897.
What is the population of Ghongha village?
The village record lists 3,803 people and 656 households for Ghongha.
How many households are in Ghongha village?
The village record lists 656 households for Ghongha.
What is the male and female population of Ghongha?
The record lists 2,001 male residents and 1,802 female residents for Ghongha.
What is the sex ratio of Ghongha village?
The sex ratio of Ghongha is 900.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ghongha village?
The reported geographical area of Ghongha is 598.53 hectares.
What is the population density of Ghongha village?
The approximate population density of Ghongha is 635.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ghongha?
The nearest town listed for Ghongha is Purulia, about 10 km away.
How far is Ghongha from the district headquarters?
Ghongha is about 37.7 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ghongha from the sub-district headquarters?
Ghongha is about 2.3 km from Purulia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ghongha?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Ghongha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghongha?
For Ghongha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 435.04 hectares and irrigated land is 246.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghongha?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghongha. These records include 1 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 Ghongha.