Indian Village Directory

Chak Meral Village

Chak Meral is an inhabited village in Indus Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 327739, the Census 2011 record lists 393 people in 86 households and the reported area is 52.27 hectares. The local references include Indus CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonamukhi at about 33 km.

In short:

Chak Meral is a village in Indus Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 327739 and 393 people in 86 households.

Village Code327739
Population393
Households86
Area52.27 hectares
Nearest TownSonamukhi

Detailed village profile

Chak Meral at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 393 people, 52.27 hectares of reported area and Sonamukhi as the nearest town reference for Chak Meral, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Bankura
Block Indus
CD Block Indus
  • Chak Meral falls under Indus Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 327739.
  • The record lists 393 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 52.27 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sonamukhi.
  • 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

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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
Chak Meral
Census Village Code
327739
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Indus
Sub-district Census Code
02366
CD Block
Indus
Households
86
Population
393
Male Population
210
Female Population
183
Sex Ratio
871.43
Area
52.27 hectares
Area
0.52 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonamukhi
Nearest Town Distance
33 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722205
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 751.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.57 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 99.75% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 87.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chak Meral in the official administrative record. Census village code 327739 and Indus CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02366
Village Census Code
327739
CD Block Code
0213
CD Block Name
Indus

Location and Distance

Sonamukhi is the nearest town listed for Chak Meral, about 33 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Indus
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20.5 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonamukhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town
Sonamukhi
Distance from Nearest Town
33 km
Total Geographical Area
52.27 hectares
Area
0.52 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 393 people in 86 households, with 210 male residents and 183 female residents. The average household size is 4.57, and SC share is 99.75% and ST share is 0% for Chak Meral. Population density works out to about 751.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
393
Male Population
210
Female Population
183
Sex Ratio
871.43
Average Household Size
4.57
SC Population
392
SC Male Population
210
SC Female Population
182
SC Population Share
99.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chak Meral 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 Chak Meral. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chak Meral include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chak Meral include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chak Meral include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chak Meral is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 19 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chak Meral show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustered Seed and Wgeat, net sown area is 51.79 hectares and irrigated land is 45.54 hectares (87.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mustered Seed
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wgeat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.48
Net Area Sown In Hectares
51.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
45.54
Canals Area In Hectares
40.48 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.06 hectares

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 Chak Meral

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 722205 Bankura Indus Shashpur Ground Floor, Plot No. 3320 Shashpur Bazar, P.S.- Indus Shashpur Branch, Bankura, West Bengal, 722205
Punjab National Bank ATM 722205 Bankura Indus Indus Teh.bishnupur Indas, Bankura, West Bengal, 722205
Uco Bank ATM 722205 Bankura Indus Bara Gobindapur West Bengal VILL- Borogobindapur Po - Rajkhamar Dist - Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722205

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 Chak Meral village located?

Chak Meral is in Indus Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chak Meral village in?

Chak Meral village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Chak Meral village in?

Chak Meral village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chak Meral under?

Chak Meral comes under Indus Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chak Meral?

The Census village code of Chak Meral is 327739.

What is the population of Chak Meral village?

The village record lists 393 people and 86 households for Chak Meral.

How many households are in Chak Meral village?

The village record lists 86 households for Chak Meral.

What is the male and female population of Chak Meral?

The record lists 210 male residents and 183 female residents for Chak Meral.

What is the sex ratio of Chak Meral village?

The sex ratio of Chak Meral is 871.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chak Meral village?

The reported geographical area of Chak Meral is 52.27 hectares.

What is the population density of Chak Meral village?

The approximate population density of Chak Meral is 751.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chak Meral?

The nearest town listed for Chak Meral is Sonamukhi, about 33 km away.

How far is Chak Meral from the sub-district headquarters?

Chak Meral is about 20.5 km from Indus, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chak Meral?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chak Meral.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chak Meral?

For Chak Meral, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustered Seed and Wgeat, net sown area is 51.79 hectares and irrigated land is 45.54 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chak Meral?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chak Meral. These records include 3 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 Chak Meral.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chak Meral.

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.