Indian Village Directory

Kala Village

Kala is an inhabited village in Sainthia Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 317402, the Census 2011 record lists 466 people in 123 households and the reported area is 133.89 hectares. The local references include Sainthia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bolpur at about 24 km.

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Quick answer: Kala is a village in Sainthia Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 317402 and 466 people in 123 households.
Village Code317402
Population466
Households123
Area133.89 hectares
Nearest TownBolpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Kala
Census Village Code
317402
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Birbhum
District Census Code
334
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sainthia
Sub-district Census Code
02261
CD Block
Sainthia
Households
123
Population
466
Male Population
242
Female Population
224
Sex Ratio
925.62
Area
133.89 hectares
Area
1.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Bolpur
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
731234
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 466 people, 133.89 hectares of reported area and Bolpur as the nearest town reference for Kala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBirbhum
CD BlockSainthia
  • Kala falls under Sainthia Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 317402.
  • The record lists 466 people living in 123 households.
  • The reported village area is 133.89 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bolpur.
  • 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 Density348.05 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.62%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share28.54%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kala in the official administrative record. Census village code 317402 and Sainthia CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
334
Sub-district Census Code
02261
Village Census Code
317402
CD Block Code
0108
CD Block Name
Sainthia

Location and Distance

Bolpur is the nearest town listed for Kala, about 24 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ahmadpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12.2 km
District Headquarter
Suri
Nearest Statutory Town
Bolpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town
Bolpur
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
133.89 hectares
Area
1.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 466 people in 123 households, with 242 male residents and 224 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 35.62% and ST share is 28.54% for Kala. Population density works out to about 348.05 people per sq km.

Total Households
123
Total Population
466
Male Population
242
Female Population
224
Sex Ratio
925.62
Average Household Size
3.79
SC Population
166
SC Male Population
88
SC Female Population
78
SC Population Share
35.62
ST Population
133
ST Male Population
67
ST Female Population
66
ST Population Share
28.54
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kala 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kala 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.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.81 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kala 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
Vans
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kala is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 21 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 121.91 hectares and irrigated land is 121.41 hectares (99.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.17
Net Area Sown In Hectares
121.91
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
121.41
Canals Area In Hectares
121.41 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kala

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
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
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 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
State Bank of India 2 67%
Union Bank of India 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
State Bank of India ATM 731234 Birbhum Sainthia Abhirampur Sainthia Sainthia College, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731234
Union Bank of India ATM 731234 Birbhum Sainthia Kunuri Kunuri Kunuri, Teh.kunuri, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731234
State Bank of India ATM 731234 Birbhum Sainthia Ahmadpur (Ct) Sainthia Sainthia Union Board, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731234

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 Kala village located?

Kala is in Sainthia Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kala village in?

Kala village is in Birbhum district.

Which state is Kala village in?

Kala village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kala under?

Kala comes under Sainthia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kala?

The Census village code of Kala is 317402.

What is the population of Kala village?

The village record lists 466 people and 123 households for Kala.

How many households are in Kala village?

The village record lists 123 households for Kala.

What is the male and female population of Kala?

The record lists 242 male residents and 224 female residents for Kala.

What is the sex ratio of Kala village?

The sex ratio of Kala is 925.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kala village?

The reported geographical area of Kala is 133.89 hectares.

What is the population density of Kala village?

The approximate population density of Kala is 348.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kala?

The nearest town listed for Kala is Bolpur, about 24 km away.

How far is Kala from the sub-district headquarters?

Kala is about 12.2 km from Ahmadpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kala?

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

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

For Kala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 121.91 hectares and irrigated land is 121.41 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Kala.

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.