Village code 344473

Balikalua Village, Tamluk Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Balikalua is a village in Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Balikalua village map in West Bengal
Balikalua village map image for Tamluk Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Balikalua is a village in Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Balikalua, the population is 641, PIN code is 721668 and Census village code is 344473. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Balikalua village
Village code344473
PIN code721668
Population641
Households142
Area42.71 ha / 0.43 sq. km / 106 acres
Population density1,501 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1022 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townTamluk (5 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

Census 2011 reports PIN code 721668 for Balikalua. This PIN was not matched in the local India Post reference file, so please verify it through India Post before using it for address or service work.

Postal details for Balikalua village
PIN code721668
Postal matchNo matching post office record found in the local India Post PIN reference file

Location and Administration

Balikalua comes under Balikalua gram panchayat and Tamluk C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Tamluk at 4.40 km. The Census district headquarters, Tamluk, is 7 km away.

Administrative details for Balikalua
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur
State code19
District code345
Block / Census sub-district code2472
C.D. Block code319
Block panchayat code319

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Balikalua village and its household count.

Total population

641 residents in 142 households

Male population

317

Female population

324

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Balikalua
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Balikalua
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageNot available in village
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Balikalua
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power18 hours per day
Winter domestic power21 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Balikalua
Net area sown40.71 hectares
Irrigated area24.56 hectares
Unirrigated area16.15 hectares
Canal irrigated area24.56 hectares
Non-agricultural area2 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Balikalua
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Banamanikalua, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Banamanikalua, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Banamanikalua, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Balikalua

Tamluk (5 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Tamluk is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Balikalua
Nearest major townTamluk (5 km)
Block headquartersTamluk (4.40 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Balikalua. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Balikalua
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Community Centre with without TVAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
Public Reading RoomAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Commercial UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balikalua village located?

Balikalua is located in Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Purba Medinipur.

Which Block is Balikalua in?

Balikalua is in Tamluk Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Balikalua in?

District: Purba Medinipur.

What is the village code of Balikalua?

The Census village code of Balikalua is 344473.

What is the PIN code of Balikalua?

The PIN code reported for Balikalua is 721668.

What is the population of Balikalua?

Balikalua has 641 residents in 142 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Balikalua?

The nearest statutory town to Balikalua is Tamluk (5 km).

Which crops are grown in Balikalua?

The main crops reported for Balikalua are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Balikalua?

Land-use details for Balikalua include net area sown: 40.71 hectares, irrigated area: 24.56 hectares, and unirrigated area: 16.15 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Balikalua?

Government primary school status for Balikalua is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Balikalua?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Balikalua?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Balikalua?

The total geographical area of Balikalua is 42.71 hectares.

How many households are in Balikalua?

Balikalua has 142 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Balikalua?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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