Village code 311261

Mahala Village, Balurghat Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Mahala is a village in Balurghat Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Dakshin Dinajpur 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.

Mahala village map in West Bengal
Mahala village map image for Balurghat Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Mahala is a village in Balurghat Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. For Mahala, the population is 992, PIN code is 733133 and Census village code is 311261. 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 Mahala village
Village code311261
PIN code733133
Population992
Households231
Area163.85 ha / 1.64 sq. km / 405 acres
Population density605 people per sq. km
Sex ratio960 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBalurghat (10 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtDakshin Dinajpur
Census 2011 districtDakshin Dinajpur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 733133. This helps users verify the postal area for Mahala, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Mahala village
PIN code733133
Post offices linked with this PINPatiram SO, Batun BO, Beltara BO, Gobindapur BO, Khanpur BO, and Nazirpur BO
Best matching post officePatiram SO (Post office)
Delivery office records8
Postal districtDinajpur Dakshin
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionDakshin Dinajpur Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Mahala comes under Mahala gram panchayat and Balurghat C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Balurghat Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Balurghat at 17.10 km. The Census district headquarters, Balurghat, is 14.40 km away.

Administrative details for Mahala
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtDakshin Dinajpur
Census 2011 districtDakshin Dinajpur
State code19
District code331
Block / Census sub-district code2204
C.D. Block code51
Block panchayat code51

Population Profile

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

Total population

992 residents in 231 households

Male population

506

Female population

486

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 14; Scheduled Tribes: 624

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 Mahala
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 Mahala
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 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 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 fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
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 Mahala
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 supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power8 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 Mahala
Net area sown157 hectares
Irrigated area153.15 hectares
Unirrigated area3.85 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area151.15 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area2 hectares
Non-agricultural area3.85 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropJute
Third cropWheat

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 Mahala
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Nazibpur, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Nazibpur, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Nazibpur, within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
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 Mahala

Balurghat (10 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Balurghat 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 Mahala
Nearest major townBalurghat (10 km)
Block headquartersBalurghat (17.10 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
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 Mahala. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Mahala
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
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Community Centre with without TVAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
Cinema Video HallAvailable
Public LibraryAvailable

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 Mahala village located?

Mahala is located in Balurghat Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Dakshin Dinajpur.

Which Block is Mahala in?

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

Which district is Mahala in?

District: Dakshin Dinajpur.

What is the village code of Mahala?

The Census village code of Mahala is 311261.

What is the PIN code of Mahala?

The PIN code reported for Mahala is 733133.

What is the population of Mahala?

Mahala has 992 residents in 231 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Mahala?

The nearest statutory town to Mahala is Balurghat (10 km).

Which crops are grown in Mahala?

The main crops reported for Mahala are Paddy, Jute, and Wheat.

What land-use details are available for Mahala?

Land-use details for Mahala include net area sown: 157 hectares, irrigated area: 153.15 hectares, and unirrigated area: 3.85 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Mahala?

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

Is public bus service available in Mahala?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Mahala?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Mahala?

The total geographical area of Mahala is 163.85 hectares.

How many households are in Mahala?

Mahala has 231 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Mahala?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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