Village code 339727

Balla Village, Jhargram Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Balla is a village in Jhargram Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim 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.

Balla village map in West Bengal
Balla village map image for Jhargram Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Balla is a village in Jhargram Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Balla, the population is 554, PIN code is 721513 and Census village code is 339727. 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

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Balla village
Village code339727
PIN code721513
Population554
Households135
Area42.66 ha / 0.43 sq. km / 105 acres
Population density1,299 people per sq. km
Sex ratio917 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townKharagpur (12 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721513. This helps users verify the postal area for Balla, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Balla village
PIN code721513
Post offices linked with this PINManikpara SO, Amdoi BO, Barkand Ramchandrapur BO, Burimole BO, Charkabani BO, and Chingurkasa BO
Best matching post officeManikpara SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtJhargram and Medinipur West
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionMidnapore Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Balla comes under Balla gram panchayat and Jhargram C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Jhargram Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Jhargram at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Midnapur, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Balla
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur
State code19
District code344
Block / Census sub-district code2454
C.D. Block code301
Block panchayat code301

Population Profile

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

Total population

554 residents in 135 households

Male population

289

Female population

265

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 151; Scheduled Tribes: 1

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

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

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 Balla
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerNot available in village

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 Balla
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
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 stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

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 Balla
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 coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power16 hours per day
Winter domestic power20 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 Balla
Net area sown28.39 hectares
Irrigated area27.18 hectares
Unirrigated area1.21 hectares
Canal irrigated area23.18 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area4 hectares
Non-agricultural area11.84 hectares
Main cropPaddy,wheat

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 Balla
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Khalsali, within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
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 Balla

Kharagpur (12 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Jhargram 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 Balla
Nearest major townKharagpur (12 km)
Block headquartersJhargram
Public bus serviceAvailable
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 Balla. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Balla
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength3
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position2
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
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Agriculture 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 Balla village located?

Balla is located in Jhargram Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Paschim Medinipur.

Which Block is Balla in?

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

Which district is Balla in?

District: Paschim Medinipur.

What is the village code of Balla?

The Census village code of Balla is 339727.

What is the PIN code of Balla?

The PIN code reported for Balla is 721513.

What is the population of Balla?

Balla has 554 residents in 135 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Balla?

The nearest statutory town to Balla is Kharagpur (12 km).

Which crops are grown in Balla?

The main crops reported for Balla are Paddy and Wheat.

What land-use details are available for Balla?

Land-use details for Balla include net area sown: 28.39 hectares, irrigated area: 27.18 hectares, and unirrigated area: 1.21 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Balla?

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

Is public bus service available in Balla?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Balla?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Balla?

The total geographical area of Balla is 42.66 hectares.

How many households are in Balla?

Balla has 135 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Balla?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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