Village code 344518

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

Barkalu 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.

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

Village Overview

Barkalu is a village in Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Barkalu, the population is 1,049, PIN code is 721627 and Census village code is 344518. 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 Barkalu village
Village code344518
PIN code721627
Population1,049
Households243
Area59.49 ha / 0.59 sq. km / 147 acres
Population density1,763 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1002 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townTamluk (8 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721627. This helps users verify the postal area for Barkalu, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Barkalu village
PIN code721627
Post offices linked with this PINKelomal SO, Bahichard BO, Gobindapur BO, Nilkunthia BO, Radhaballavpur BO, and Teghorijoteviram BO
Best matching post officeKelomal SO (Post office)
Delivery office records6
Postal districtMedinipur East
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionTamluk Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Barkalu comes under Barkalu 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 7.60 km. The Census district headquarters, Tamluk, is 7.30 km away.

Administrative details for Barkalu
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 Barkalu village and its household count.

Total population

1,049 residents in 243 households

Male population

524

Female population

525

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 9; 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: 2

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

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 Barkalu
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 Barkalu
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 roadAvailable
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 societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
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 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 Barkalu
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power18 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 Barkalu
Net area sown58.49 hectares
Irrigated area45 hectares
Unirrigated area13.49 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area45 hectares
Non-agricultural area1 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropPan
Third cropAll Types Veg

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 Barkalu
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Tamluk, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Tamluk, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 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 Barkalu

Tamluk (8 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 Barkalu
Nearest major townTamluk (8 km)
Block headquartersTamluk (7.60 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

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 Barkalu. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Barkalu
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump 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
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Agricultural Credit SocietiesAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable

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 Barkalu village located?

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

Which Block is Barkalu in?

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

Which district is Barkalu in?

District: Purba Medinipur.

What is the village code of Barkalu?

The Census village code of Barkalu is 344518.

What is the PIN code of Barkalu?

The PIN code reported for Barkalu is 721627.

What is the population of Barkalu?

Barkalu has 1,049 residents in 243 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Barkalu?

The nearest statutory town to Barkalu is Tamluk (8 km).

Which crops are grown in Barkalu?

The main crops reported for Barkalu are Paddy, Pan, and All Types Veg.

What land-use details are available for Barkalu?

Land-use details for Barkalu include net area sown: 58.49 hectares, irrigated area: 45 hectares, and unirrigated area: 13.49 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Barkalu?

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

Is public bus service available in Barkalu?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Barkalu?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Barkalu?

The total geographical area of Barkalu is 59.49 hectares.

How many households are in Barkalu?

Barkalu has 243 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Barkalu?

Treated tap water is available in the village.

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