Palpal is a village in Arsha Sub-District of Puruliya district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 331177.
About Palpal village record
The source record places Palpal in Arsha Sub-District of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331177.
The Census 2011 record reports population 5,511, 986 households, area 1,513.13 hectares, PIN code 723216.
Quick facts
- Village
- Palpal
- Village code
- 331177
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Arsha
- District
- Puruliya
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 5,511
- Households
- 986
- Sex ratio
- 1,043 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 1,513.13 hectares
- Population density
- 364 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 723216
Census code and location hierarchy
For Palpal, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 340
- Sub-district code
- 02389
- Village code
- 331177
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Palpal |
| Census village code | 331177 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Puruliya |
| District code | 340 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Arsha |
| Sub-district code | 02389 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 5,511 |
| Households | 986 |
| Male population | 2,698 |
| Female population | 2,813 |
| Sex ratio | 1,043 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 566 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 2,813 |
| Area | 1,513.13 hectares |
| Population density | 364 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 723216 |
| CD block | Arsha |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Purulia |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 29 km |
Facilities and amenities in Palpal
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 5 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Health | Dispensary | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 18 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 200.70 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 200.71 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 52.81 hectares |
| Net area sown | 1,058.91 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 870.15 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 188.76 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 40.69 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Palpal?
The Census village code of Palpal is 331177.
Where is Palpal village?
Palpal village is in Arsha Sub-District (sub-district) of Puruliya district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Palpal?
The source reports a population of 5,511 for Palpal.
What is the sex ratio of Palpal?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Palpal is 1,043 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.