Where is Challa village located?
Challa is in Barjora Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Challa Village
Challa is an inhabited village in Barjora Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 327290, the Census 2011 record lists 1,111 people in 265 households and the reported area is 134.91 hectares. The local references include Barjora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bankura at about 3 km.
Challa is a village in Barjora Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 327290 and 1,111 people in 265 households.
Village Code327290
Population1,111
Households265
Area134.91 hectares
Nearest TownBankura
Detailed village profile
Challa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,111 people, 134.91 hectares of reported area and Bankura as the nearest town reference for Challa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Challa falls under Barjora Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 327290.
- The record lists 1,111 people living in 265 households.
- The reported village area is 134.91 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bankura.
- 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
- Challa
- Census Village Code
- 327290
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Bankura
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barjora
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02363
- CD Block
- Barjora
- Households
- 265
- Population
- 1,111
- Male Population
- 552
- Female Population
- 559
- Sex Ratio
- 1,012.68
- Area
- 134.91 hectares
- Area
- 1.35 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bankura
- Nearest Town Distance
- 3 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 722203
- 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
823.51 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.19 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
62.83%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.09%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
27.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Challa in the official administrative record. Census village code 327290 and Barjora CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02363
- Village Census Code
- 327290
- CD Block Code
- 0210
- CD Block Name
- Barjora
Location and Distance
Bankura is the nearest town listed for Challa, about 3 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barjora
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13.2 km
- District Headquarter
- Bankura
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bankura
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 3 km
- Nearest Town
- Bankura
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 3 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 134.91 hectares
- Area
- 1.35 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,111 people in 265 households, with 552 male residents and 559 female residents. The average household size is 4.19, and SC share is 62.83% and ST share is 0.09% for Challa. Population density works out to about 823.51 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 265
- Total Population
- 1,111
- Male Population
- 552
- Female Population
- 559
- Sex Ratio
- 1,012.68
- Average Household Size
- 4.19
- SC Population
- 698
- SC Male Population
- 338
- SC Female Population
- 360
- SC Population Share
- 62.83
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.09
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Challa list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Challa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Challa include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Challa include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Challa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Challa is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Challa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 91.05 hectares and irrigated land is 25.16 hectares (27.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 43.859999999999985
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 91.05
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 65.89 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 25.160000000000004
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 16.19 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 8.97 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Challa
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
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 80% |
| CRM | 1 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 80% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 20% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 722203 | Bankura | Barjora | Beliatore (Ct) | Durgapur Bankura Main Road Beliatore Beliatore, Bankura, West Bengal, 722203 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 722203 | Bankura | Barjora | Beliatore (Ct) | Village: Beliatore State Bank of India Beliatore, Bankura, West Bengal, 722203 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 722203 | Bankura | Barjora | Beliatore (Ct) | Beliatore Beliatore, Bankura, West Bengal, 722203 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 722203 | Bankura | Barjora | Beliatore (Ct) | Beliatore Dakbanglo More, Bankura, West Bengal, 722203 |
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
Which district is Challa village in?
Challa village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Challa village in?
Challa village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Challa under?
Challa comes under Barjora Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Challa?
The Census village code of Challa is 327290.
What is the population of Challa village?
The village record lists 1,111 people and 265 households for Challa.
How many households are in Challa village?
The village record lists 265 households for Challa.
What is the male and female population of Challa?
The record lists 552 male residents and 559 female residents for Challa.
What is the sex ratio of Challa village?
The sex ratio of Challa is 1,012.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Challa village?
The reported geographical area of Challa is 134.91 hectares.
What is the population density of Challa village?
The approximate population density of Challa is 823.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Challa?
The nearest town listed for Challa is Bankura, about 3 km away.
How far is Challa from the sub-district headquarters?
Challa is about 13.2 km from Barjora, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Challa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Challa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Challa?
For Challa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 91.05 hectares and irrigated land is 25.16 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Challa?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Challa. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Challa.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Challa.