Erka is a village in Balarampur Sub-District of Puruliya district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 331703.
About Erka village record
Erka is listed under Balarampur Sub-District in Puruliya district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 38, 9 households, area 363.51 hectares, PIN code 723143.
Quick facts
- Village
- Erka
- Village code
- 331703
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Balarampur
- District
- Puruliya
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 38
- Households
- 9
- Sex ratio
- 652 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 363.51 hectares
- Population density
- 10 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 723143
Census code and location hierarchy
For Erka, 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
- 02393
- Village code
- 331703
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Erka |
| Census village code | 331703 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Puruliya |
| District code | 340 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Balarampur |
| Sub-district code | 02393 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 38 |
| Households | 9 |
| Male population | 23 |
| Female population | 15 |
| Sex ratio | 652 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 5 |
| Area | 363.51 hectares |
| Population density | 10 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 723143 |
| CD block | Balarampur |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Balarampur |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 10 km |
Facilities and amenities in Erka
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 | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| 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 | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| 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 | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 12 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 |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 126.40 hectares |
| Net area sown | 237.11 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 235.11 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 2 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 Erka?
The Census village code of Erka is 331703.
Where is Erka village?
Erka village is in Balarampur Sub-District (sub-district) of Puruliya district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Erka?
The source reports a population of 38 for Erka.
What is the sex ratio of Erka?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Erka is 652 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.