in bankura district in 2010-11, 34.92% of the operational holdings were held in marginal holdings of less than 1 hectare by 68.22% of the holders. another 31.16% of the operational holdings were held in small holdings between 1 and 2 hectares by 21.05% of the holders. in bankura district, 23,389 hectares of vested land was distributed amongst 191,915 beneficiaries up to 31 october 2013.