Indian Village Directory

Barachatra Village

Barachatra is an inhabited village in Sonamukhi Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 327403, the Census 2011 record lists 687 people in 158 households and the reported area is 107.26 hectares. The local references include Sonamukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonamukhi at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Barachatra is a village in Sonamukhi Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 327403 and 687 people in 158 households.
Village Code327403
Population687
Households158
Area107.26 hectares
Nearest TownSonamukhi

Key Village Facts

Village
Barachatra
Census Village Code
327403
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonamukhi
Sub-district Census Code
02364
CD Block
Sonamukhi
Households
158
Population
687
Male Population
342
Female Population
345
Sex Ratio
1,008.77
Area
107.26 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonamukhi
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722207
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barachatra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 687 people, 107.26 hectares of reported area and Sonamukhi as the nearest town reference for Barachatra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBankura
CD BlockSonamukhi
  • Barachatra falls under Sonamukhi Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 327403.
  • The record lists 687 people living in 158 households.
  • The reported village area is 107.26 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

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density640.5 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share65.36%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barachatra in the official administrative record. Census village code 327403 and Sonamukhi CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02364
Village Census Code
327403
CD Block Code
0211
CD Block Name
Sonamukhi

Location and Distance

Sonamukhi is the nearest town listed for Barachatra, about 12 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonamukhi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.9 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonamukhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Sonamukhi
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
107.26 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 687 people in 158 households, with 342 male residents and 345 female residents. The average household size is 4.35, and SC share is 65.36% and ST share is 0% for Barachatra. Population density works out to about 640.5 people per sq km.

Total Households
158
Total Population
687
Male Population
342
Female Population
345
Sex Ratio
1,008.77
Average Household Size
4.35
SC Population
449
SC Male Population
226
SC Female Population
223
SC Population Share
65.36
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barachatra list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barachatra 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.

Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barachatra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barachatra is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 14 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barachatra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Mustered Seed, net sown area is 90.46 hectares and irrigated land is 51.82 hectares (57.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustered Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
90.46000000000001
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
38.64 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
51.82
Canals Area In Hectares
26.82 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barachatra

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
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 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 25%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 722207 Bankura Sonamukhi Sonamukhi (P) West Bengal PIN Code- 722207 VILL Po- Sonamukhi, Distt- Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 722207 Bankura Sonamukhi Mahespur (P) Po Sonamukhi, Dist: Bankura, West Bengal - 722207 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village Maheshpur, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
State Bank of India ATM 722207 Bankura Sonamukhi Sonamukhi (P) Bankura Sonamukhi, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
State Bank of India ATM 722207 Bankura Sonamukhi Sonamukhi (P) Sonamukhi Sonamukhi Bazar, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207

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 Barachatra village located?

Barachatra is in Sonamukhi Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Barachatra village in?

Barachatra village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Barachatra village in?

Barachatra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Barachatra under?

Barachatra comes under Sonamukhi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barachatra?

The Census village code of Barachatra is 327403.

What is the population of Barachatra village?

The village record lists 687 people and 158 households for Barachatra.

How many households are in Barachatra village?

The village record lists 158 households for Barachatra.

What is the male and female population of Barachatra?

The record lists 342 male residents and 345 female residents for Barachatra.

What is the sex ratio of Barachatra village?

The sex ratio of Barachatra is 1,008.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barachatra village?

The reported geographical area of Barachatra is 107.26 hectares.

What is the population density of Barachatra village?

The approximate population density of Barachatra is 640.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barachatra?

The nearest town listed for Barachatra is Sonamukhi, about 12 km away.

How far is Barachatra from the sub-district headquarters?

Barachatra is about 9.9 km from Sonamukhi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barachatra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Barachatra.

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

For Barachatra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Mustered Seed, net sown area is 90.46 hectares and irrigated land is 51.82 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barachatra. 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 Barachatra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.