Handla

Block / Subdivision Narayangarh
State West Bengal

About Handla

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Handla village is 343018. Handla village is located in Narayangarh subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Belda are the district & sub-district headquarters of Handla village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Narayangarh is the gram panchayat of Handla village.

The total geographical area of village is 586.79 hectares. Handla has a total population of 3,779 peoples, out of which male population is 1,945 while female population is 1,834. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of handla village is 68.27% out of which 75.01% males and 61.12% females are literate. There are about 936 houses in handla village. Pincode of handla village locality is 721437.

Kharagpur is nearest town to handla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Handla

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,779 1,945 1,834
Literate Population 2,580 1,459 1,121
Illiterate Population 1,199 486 713

Connectivity of Handla

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Handla

Frequently Asked Questions about Handla

Where is Handla located?

Handla village is situated in Narayangarh Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Handla?

The Gram Panchayat of Handla is Narayangarh (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Handla?

The pincode of Handla is 721437, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Handla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Handla is 3,779, with 1,945 males and 1,834 females.

How many households are there in Handla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Handla village has a total of 936 households.

What is the literacy rate in Handla as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Handla is 68.27%. The male literacy rate is 75.01%, while the female literacy rate is 61.12%.