Village code 343018

Handla Village, Narayangarh Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Handla is a village in Narayangarh 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.

Handla village map in West Bengal
Handla village map image for Narayangarh Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Handla is a village in Narayangarh Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Handla, the population is 3,779, PIN code is 721437 and Census village code is 343018. 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 Handla village
Village code343018
PIN code721437
Population3,779
Households936
Area586.79 ha / 5.87 sq. km / 1,450 acres
Population density644 people per sq. km
Sex ratio943 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townKharagpur (30 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 721437. This helps users verify the postal area for Handla, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Handla village
PIN code721437
Post offices linked with this PINHandlarajgarh BO, Narayangarh SO West Midnapore, Bahurupa BO, Barakalankai BO, Bhadrakali BO, and Birbira BO
Best matching post officeHandlarajgarh BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtMedinipur West
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionContai Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

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

Administrative details for Handla
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur
State code19
District code344
Block / Census sub-district code2465
C.D. Block code312
Block panchayat code312

Population Profile

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

Total population

3,779 residents in 936 households

Male population

1,945

Female population

1,834

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,630; Scheduled Tribes: 469

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: 3

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 3

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 Handla
Primary health sub-centre1
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 Handla
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 officeAvailable
Village PIN code facilityNot available in village
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 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 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 Handla
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpNot available in village
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 supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power18 hours per day
Winter domestic power10 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 Handla
Net area sown557 hectares
Irrigated area286 hectares
Unirrigated area271 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area286 hectares
Non-agricultural area27 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropVegetable
Third cropLentils

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 Handla
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Narayangarh, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Narayangarh, 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.
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 Handla

Kharagpur (30 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Belda 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 Handla
Nearest major townKharagpur (30 km)
Block headquartersBelda
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 Handla. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Handla
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 3
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 3
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree2
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
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Agriculture 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 Handla village located?

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

Which Block is Handla in?

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

Which district is Handla in?

District: Paschim Medinipur.

What is the village code of Handla?

The Census village code of Handla is 343018.

What is the PIN code of Handla?

The PIN code reported for Handla is 721437.

What is the population of Handla?

Handla has 3,779 residents in 936 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Handla?

The nearest statutory town to Handla is Kharagpur (30 km).

Which crops are grown in Handla?

The main crops reported for Handla are Paddy, Vegetable, and Lentils.

What land-use details are available for Handla?

Land-use details for Handla include net area sown: 557 hectares, irrigated area: 286 hectares, and unirrigated area: 271 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Handla?

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

Is public bus service available in Handla?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Handla?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Handla?

The total geographical area of Handla is 586.79 hectares.

How many households are in Handla?

Handla has 936 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Handla?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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