Village code 329873

Palanja Village, Jaipur Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Palanja is a village in Jaipur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Puruliya 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.

Palanja village map in West Bengal
Palanja village map image for Jaipur Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Palanja is a village in Jaipur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Puruliya district, West Bengal. For Palanja, the population is 2,345, PIN code is 723201 and Census village code is 329873. 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 Palanja village
Village code329873
PIN code723201
Population2,345
Households424
Area276.58 ha / 2.77 sq. km / 683 acres
Population density848 people per sq. km
Sex ratio961 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townPuruliya (21 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPuruliya
Census 2011 districtPuruliya

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 723201. This helps users verify the postal area for Palanja, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Palanja village
PIN code723201
Post offices linked with this PINGarjaipur SO, Arsha BO, Barabendya BO, Barametyala BO, Chapaitard BO, and Durma BO
Best matching post officeGarjaipur SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtPurulia
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionPurulia Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Palanja comes under Palanja gram panchayat and Jaipur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Jaipur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Jaipur at 1.90 km. The Census district headquarters, Purulia, is 49.20 km away.

Administrative details for Palanja
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPuruliya
Census 2011 districtPuruliya
State code19
District code340
Block / Census sub-district code2378
C.D. Block code225
Block panchayat code225

Population Profile

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

Total population

2,345 residents in 424 households

Male population

1,196

Female population

1,149

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 350; Scheduled Tribes: 54

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

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 Palanja
Primary health sub-centre1
Mobile health clinic2
Dispensary2
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop2

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 Palanja
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 facilityNot available in village
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 shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
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 Palanja
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power10 hours per day
Winter domestic power22 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 Palanja
Net area sown162 hectares
Irrigated area25 hectares
Unirrigated area137 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area6 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area9 hectares
Forest area21 hectares
Non-agricultural area83 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropWheat
Third cropVegetables

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 Palanja
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Manipur, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Manipur, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Joypur, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 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 Palanja

Puruliya (21 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Jaipur 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 Palanja
Nearest major townPuruliya (21 km)
Block headquartersJaipur (1.90 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 Palanja. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Palanja
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 3
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 3
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Hospital Allopathic2
Hospiltal Alternative Medicine2
Dispensary2
Mobile Health Clinic2
Family Welfare Centre2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop2
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump 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
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
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
Public Reading RoomAvailable

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 Palanja village located?

Palanja is located in Jaipur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Puruliya.

Which Block is Palanja in?

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

Which district is Palanja in?

District: Puruliya.

What is the village code of Palanja?

The Census village code of Palanja is 329873.

What is the PIN code of Palanja?

The PIN code reported for Palanja is 723201.

What is the population of Palanja?

Palanja has 2,345 residents in 424 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Palanja?

The nearest statutory town to Palanja is Puruliya (21 km).

Which crops are grown in Palanja?

The main crops reported for Palanja are Paddy, Wheat, and Vegetables.

What land-use details are available for Palanja?

Land-use details for Palanja include net area sown: 162 hectares, irrigated area: 25 hectares, and unirrigated area: 137 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Palanja?

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

Is public bus service available in Palanja?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Palanja?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Palanja?

The total geographical area of Palanja is 276.58 hectares.

How many households are in Palanja?

Palanja has 424 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Palanja?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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