Indian Village Directory

Chekhala Village

Chekhala is an inhabited village in Palanpur Taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 508115, the Census 2011 record lists 888 people in 145 households and the reported area is 472.85 hectares. The local references include Ranawas Gram Panchayat, Palanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palanpur at about 15 km.

In short:

Chekhala is a village in Palanpur Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 508115 and 888 people in 145 households.

Village Code508115
Population888
Households145
Area472.85 hectares
Nearest TownPalanpur

Detailed village profile

Chekhala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 888 people, 472.85 hectares of reported area and Palanpur as the nearest town reference for Chekhala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Gujarat
District Banas Kantha
Taluka Palanpur
CD Block Palanpur
Gram Panchayat RANAWAS
  • Chekhala falls under Palanpur Taluka in Banas Kantha district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 508115.
  • The record lists 888 people living in 145 households.
  • The reported village area is 472.85 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palanpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Chekhala
Census Village Code
508115
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Banas Kantha
District Census Code
469
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palanpur
Sub-district Census Code
03739
CD Block
Palanpur
Gram Panchayat
Ranawas
Households
145
Population
888
Male Population
449
Female Population
439
Sex Ratio
977.73
Area
472.85 hectares
Area
4.73 sq km
Nearest Town
Palanpur
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
385001
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 187.8 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.12 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 9.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 22.18% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 70.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chekhala in the official administrative record. Census village code 508115, Ranawas Gram Panchayat and Palanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
469
Sub-district Census Code
03739
Village Census Code
508115
CD Block Code
0018
Gram Panchayat Code
4
CD Block Name
Palanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Ranawas

Location and Distance

Palanpur is the nearest town listed for Chekhala, about 15 km away. Palanpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Palanpur
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palanpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Palanpur
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
472.85 hectares
Area
4.73 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 888 people in 145 households, with 449 male residents and 439 female residents. The average household size is 6.12, and SC share is 9.46% and ST share is 22.18% for Chekhala. Population density works out to about 187.8 people per sq km.

Total Households
145
Total Population
888
Male Population
449
Female Population
439
Sex Ratio
977.73
Average Household Size
6.12
SC Population
84
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
48
SC Population Share
9.46
ST Population
197
ST Male Population
104
ST Female Population
93
ST Population Share
22.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chekhala list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Chekhala.

Uncovered Well
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
100.38 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chekhala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chekhala include Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chekhala is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chekhala show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Pearlmillet/Bajra and Cotton, net sown area is 142.38 hectares and irrigated land is 100.38 hectares (70.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pearlmillet/Bajra
Agricultural Commodities Third
Cotton
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
223.52
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
99.19 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.7 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.06 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
142.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
42 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
100.38

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chekhala

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
77
Banks in Matched Records
22
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 54 70%
CRM 22 29%
Electronic Kiosk 1 1.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 21 27%
Bank of Baroda 9 12%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 9 12%
Idbi Bank Limited 9 12%
Axis Bank Limited 4 5.2%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Au Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 385001 Banas Kantha Palanpur Palanpur (M + Og) Near Sbi Bank, Abu National Highway Trimurti Complex, Opp Income Tax Office, Banas Kantha, Gujarat, 385001
Axis Bank Limited ATM 385001 Banas Kantha Palanpur Palanpur (M + Og) Palanpur Gujarat385001 Deep Complex Opp Arun Petrol Pump Nr Aroma Circle Ahmadabad to Abu RD Highway Aroma Circle, Bana…
Bank of Baroda ATM 385001 Banas Kantha Palanpur Malan Malan Palanpur Opp S T Bus Stand, Banas Kantha, Gujarat, 385001
Axis Bank Limited ATM 385001 Banas Kantha Palanpur Palanpur (M + Og) Palanpur, Gujarat-385001. Axis Bank ATM Shop No. 2, Opposite Ishwar Bhuvan, Near Telephone Exchange, Mansarovar Road, D…
Bank of Baroda ATM 385001 Banas Kantha Palanpur Palanpur (M + Og) Opp. New Bus Stand Meeta Hospital Building, Banas Kantha, Gujarat, 385001
Bank of Baroda ATM 385001 Banas Kantha Palanpur Chadotar Gram Panchayat Bldg, Bazar Rd. Chadotar, Teh.palanpur, 385111, Banas Kantha, Gujarat, 385001
Bank of Baroda ATM 385001 Banas Kantha Palanpur Palanpur (M + Og) Near Nawajivan Society, Palanpur Somnath Plaza, Abu Road Highway, Banas Kantha, Gujarat, 385001
Bank of Baroda ATM 385001 Banas Kantha Palanpur Palanpur (M + Og) Planpur Highway, Taluka Palanpur, Dist Banaskantha Royal Plaza, Gathaman Chokadi Ahmedabad, Banas Kantha, Gujarat, 3850…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chekhala village located?

Chekhala is in Palanpur Taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Chekhala village in?

Chekhala village is in Banas Kantha district.

Which state is Chekhala village in?

Chekhala village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Chekhala under?

Chekhala comes under Palanpur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chekhala?

The Census village code of Chekhala is 508115.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chekhala under?

Chekhala is listed under RANAWAS Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palanpur.

What is the population of Chekhala village?

The village record lists 888 people and 145 households for Chekhala.

How many households are in Chekhala village?

The village record lists 145 households for Chekhala.

What is the male and female population of Chekhala?

The record lists 449 male residents and 439 female residents for Chekhala.

What is the sex ratio of Chekhala village?

The sex ratio of Chekhala is 977.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chekhala village?

The reported geographical area of Chekhala is 472.85 hectares.

What is the population density of Chekhala village?

The approximate population density of Chekhala is 187.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chekhala?

The nearest town listed for Chekhala is Palanpur, about 15 km away.

How far is Chekhala from the district headquarters?

Chekhala is about 15 km from Palanpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chekhala from the sub-district headquarters?

Chekhala is about 15 km from Palanpur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chekhala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chekhala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chekhala?

For Chekhala, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Pearlmillet/Bajra and Cotton, net sown area is 142.38 hectares and irrigated land is 100.38 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chekhala?

The page shows 77 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chekhala. These records include 22 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.