Bhalamanashi village, Phansidewa block | Pincode 734426

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Bhalamanashi is a village in Phansidewa mandal, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, with a population of 2,951 across 577 households. The village has a literacy rate of 65.5% and is located at 26.611°N, 88.309°E with PIN code 734426.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JOHN RAJAN KINDO

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LGD code: 306716
Pincode: 734426
Post office: Kamala Bagan
Population: 2,951
Households: 577
Literacy rate: 65.5%
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,066
Distance to district centre: 22 km
Distance to Kolkata: 449 km
Distance to Delhi: 1116 km
Nearest railway station: Nijbari · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhalamanashi compares

By population, Bhalamanashi ranks #17 of 113 villages in Phansidewa mandal.

Literacy rate

65.5%

+10.0% vs mandal average

Bhalamanashi: 65.5%
Phansidewa mandal: 55.5%
Darjeeling district: 71.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

958

−14 vs mandal average

Bhalamanashi: 958
Phansidewa mandal: 972

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.2 vs mandal average

Bhalamanashi: 5.1
Phansidewa mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bhalamanashi at a glance

Bhalamanashi is a village of 2,951 people in 577 households (Census 2011) in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, the 17th-largest of 113 villages in Phansidewa block. Literacy is 66%, 10 points above the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 958 women per 1,000 men. It lies 22 km from the Darjeeling district centre, 16 km from Chitalghata, the nearest town, 4 km from Nijbari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 734426, served by Kamala Bagan post office; the LGD village code is 306716. The nearest hospital or health centre is Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre, <1 km away. The sarpanch is JOHN RAJAN KINDO, and the village votes in Phansidewa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durga Murmu. The population is estimated at 3,301 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhalamanashi · this village	2,951	66%	—
Thunar Chhat · Phansidewa	319	71%	1.3 km N
Thuna · Phansidewa	1,070	53%	1.4 km N
Haodabhita · Phansidewa	736	72%	1.5 km W
Baramala · Phansidewa	1,799	47%	1.8 km NE
Bandia Chhat · Phansidewa	961	56%	2.2 km N
Madhabbhita · Phansidewa	1,090	57%	2.1 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhalamanashi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 2
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 229.05
Irrigated area (ha): 44.47
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bhalamanashi

LGD code: 306716
Pincode: 734426
Post office: Kamala Bagan
Population (Census 2011): 2,951
Population (projected 2026): 3,301
Households: 577
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 958
Literacy rate: 65.5%
Coordinates: 26.61140°N, 88.30880°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darjeeling
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phansidewa
Member of Parliament: Raju Bista
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durga Murmu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JOHN RAJAN KINDO
Block / Mandal: Phansidewa

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Darjeeling district level

Then & Now

Bhalamanashi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,951

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

3,301

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

577

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,951Census 2011
Households: 577Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,3012026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Darjeeling district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Darjeeling district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Darjeeling district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Bhalamanashi

Mandal centre

Phansidewa · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

District centre

Darjeeling · ≈ 22 km

≈ 44 min by car · 53 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,988 people

Chitalghata · ≈ 16 km

≈ 34 min by car · 40 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata449 kmcapital
Delhi1116 km
Hyderabad1440 km
Chennai1722 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNijbari4 km
Bus stopAirport Bus Stop8 km
Hospital / PHCNavjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre<1 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India7 km
Petrol pumpReliance Petrol Pump13 km
CollegeGhoshpukur College5 km
Police stationFence11 km

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People often ask about Bhalamanashi

What is the pincode of Bhalamanashi?

The pincode of Bhalamanashi, Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal is 734426. The post office is Kamala Bagan.

Which post office delivers to Bhalamanashi?

Mail for Bhalamanashi is delivered through Kamala Bagan post office, pincode 734426, in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhalamanashi located?

Bhalamanashi is a village in Phansidewa block of Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Bhalamanashi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhalamanashi village has a population of 2,951 across 577 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhalamanashi?

The current sarpanch of Bhalamanashi gram panchayat is JOHN RAJAN KINDO.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhalamanashi in?

Bhalamanashi falls under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhalamanashi in?

Bhalamanashi falls under the Phansidewa assembly constituency (AC #27) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalamanashi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhalamanashi village is 65.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhalamanashi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhalamanashi village is 958 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhalamanashi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhalamanashi, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bhalamanashi from Darjeeling district centre?

Bhalamanashi is approximately 22 km (straight-line) from the centre of Darjeeling district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhalamanashi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhalamanashi village is 306716.

Which is the nearest town to Bhalamanashi?

Chitalghata (population 12,988, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 16 km from Bhalamanashi in a straight line.

How big is Bhalamanashi compared to other villages in Phansidewa block?

Bhalamanashi ranks 17 of 113 villages in Phansidewa block by Census 2011 population (2,951 residents).

How far is Bhalamanashi from Kolkata?

Bhalamanashi is about 449 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 584 km.

How far is Bhalamanashi from Delhi?

Bhalamanashi is about 1116 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1450 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhalamanashi?

Nijbari is the nearest railway station to Bhalamanashi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhalamanashi?

Airport Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Bhalamanashi, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhalamanashi?

Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhalamanashi, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhalamanashi?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhalamanashi, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhalamanashi?

Reliance Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Bhalamanashi, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhalamanashi?

Bhalamanashi falls under Phansidewa assembly constituency (AC 27). The sitting MLA is Durga Murmu (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bhalamanashi?

Bhalamanashi is in Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raju Bista (BJP).

What is the population of Bhalamanashi in 2026?

Bhalamanashi is estimated at 3,301 people in 2026, up about 12% from 2,951 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhalamanashi in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Bhalamanashi in Darjeeling district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhalamanashi?

JOHN RAJAN KINDO is the sarpanch of Bhalamanashi gram panchayat, Phansidewa block. See the sarpanch list of Phansidewa block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)