Indian Village Directory

Panchal Village

Panchal is an inhabited village in Sonamukhi Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 327525, the Census 2011 record lists 3,266 people in 742 households and the reported area is 349.55 hectares. The local references include Sonamukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonamukkhi at about 22 km.

In short:

Panchal is a village in Sonamukhi Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 327525 and 3,266 people in 742 households.

Village Code327525
Population3,266
Households742
Area349.55 hectares
Nearest TownSonamukkhi

Detailed village profile

Panchal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,266 people, 349.55 hectares of reported area and Sonamukkhi as the nearest town reference for Panchal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Bankura
Block Sonamukhi
CD Block Sonamukhi
  • Panchal falls under Sonamukhi Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 327525.
  • The record lists 3,266 people living in 742 households.
  • The reported village area is 349.55 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sonamukkhi.
  • 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
Panchal
Census Village Code
327525
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
742
Population
3,266
Male Population
1,667
Female Population
1,599
Sex Ratio
959.21
Area
349.55 hectares
Area
3.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonamukkhi
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722157
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 934.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 38.4% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.03% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 21.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Panchal in the official administrative record. Census village code 327525 and Sonamukhi CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02364
Village Census Code
327525
CD Block Code
0211
CD Block Name
Sonamukhi

Location and Distance

Sonamukkhi is the nearest town listed for Panchal, about 22 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonamukhi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.7 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonamukkhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town
Sonamukkhi
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
349.55 hectares
Area
3.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,266 people in 742 households, with 1,667 male residents and 1,599 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 38.4% and ST share is 0.03% for Panchal. Population density works out to about 934.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
742
Total Population
3,266
Male Population
1,667
Female Population
1,599
Sex Ratio
959.21
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
1,254
SC Male Population
621
SC Female Population
633
SC Population Share
38.4
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Panchal list 7 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 2 government senior secondary schools. 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
7
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
7
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Panchal. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Panchal include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Panchal include commercial bank, 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.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Panchal is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 18 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Panchal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 284 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares (21.1% 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
65.55
Net Area Sown In Hectares
284.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
224 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Panchal

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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 100%

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 India CRM 722157 Bankura Sonamukhi Panchal Village and P.O. Panchal, Dist. Bankura, West Bengal 722157, Bankura, West Bengal, 722157

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 Panchal village located?

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

Which district is Panchal village in?

Panchal village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Panchal village in?

Panchal village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Panchal under?

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

What is the Census village code of Panchal?

The Census village code of Panchal is 327525.

What is the population of Panchal village?

The village record lists 3,266 people and 742 households for Panchal.

How many households are in Panchal village?

The village record lists 742 households for Panchal.

What is the male and female population of Panchal?

The record lists 1,667 male residents and 1,599 female residents for Panchal.

What is the sex ratio of Panchal village?

The sex ratio of Panchal is 959.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Panchal village?

The reported geographical area of Panchal is 349.55 hectares.

What is the population density of Panchal village?

The approximate population density of Panchal is 934.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Panchal?

The nearest town listed for Panchal is Sonamukkhi, about 22 km away.

How far is Panchal from the sub-district headquarters?

Panchal is about 10.7 km from Sonamukhi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Panchal?

The village facility record lists 7 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 2 government senior secondary schools for Panchal.

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

For Panchal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 284 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Panchal. These records include 1 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 Panchal.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Panchal.

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.