Where is Karala village located?
Karala is in Dinhata - II Block of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Karala Village
Karala is an inhabited village in Dinhata - II Block of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 308632, the Census 2011 record lists 4,600 people in 1,163 households and the reported area is 447.03 hectares. The local references include Dinhata - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dinhata at about 16 km.
Karala is a village in Dinhata - II Block, Koch Bihar district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 308632 and 4,600 people in 1,163 households.
Village Code308632
Population4,600
Households1,163
Area447.03 hectares
Nearest TownDinhata
Detailed village profile
Karala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,600 people, 447.03 hectares of reported area and Dinhata as the nearest town reference for Karala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karala falls under Dinhata - II Block in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 308632.
- The record lists 4,600 people living in 1,163 households.
- The reported village area is 447.03 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dinhata.
- 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
- Karala
- Census Village Code
- 308632
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Koch Bihar
- District Census Code
- 329
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dinhata - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02188
- CD Block
- Dinhata - II
- Households
- 1,163
- Population
- 4,600
- Male Population
- 2,397
- Female Population
- 2,203
- Sex Ratio
- 919.07
- Area
- 447.03 hectares
- Area
- 4.47 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dinhata
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 736135
- 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
1,029.01 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.96 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
37.83%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karala in the official administrative record. Census village code 308632 and Dinhata - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 329
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02188
- Village Census Code
- 308632
- CD Block Code
- 0035
- CD Block Name
- Dinhata - II
Location and Distance
Dinhata is the nearest town listed for Karala, about 16 km away. Cooch Behar is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sahebganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Cooch Behar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 42 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dinhata
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Dinhata
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 447.03 hectares
- Area
- 4.47 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,600 people in 1,163 households, with 2,397 male residents and 2,203 female residents. The average household size is 3.96, and SC share is 37.83% and ST share is 0% for Karala. Population density works out to about 1,029.01 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,163
- Total Population
- 4,600
- Male Population
- 2,397
- Female Population
- 2,203
- Sex Ratio
- 919.07
- Average Household Size
- 3.96
- SC Population
- 1,740
- SC Male Population
- 915
- SC Female Population
- 825
- SC Population Share
- 37.83
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karala list 3 government primary 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
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karala include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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
- 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 Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4.04 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 24.28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karala include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karala 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karala is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 347.62 hectares and irrigated land is 24.28 hectares (7% 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
- 95.37
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 347.62
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 323.34 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 24.28
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
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 Karala
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
- 22
- Banks in Matched Records
- 10
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 14 | 64% |
| CRM | 8 | 36% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 9 | 41% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 3 | 14% |
| Canara Bank | 3 | 14% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 4.5% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | No Block | Dinhata (M) | Coochbehar 736135 VILL Madan Mohan Para Ward No 3 Kachahari More Dinhata, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | Dinhata - I | Bara Saulmari | 0 Gram Panchayat Office Bara Saulmari, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | No Block | Dinhata (M) | Dinhata Dinhata, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | No Block | Dinhata (M) | Main Road Old Bus Stand Koch Bihar, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | No Block | Dinhata (M) | Dinhata Idbi Bank Ltd, First Floor, Manisha Apartment, Main Road, Ward No - 6, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | Dinhata - I | Dinhata (P) | Koch Bihar, West Bengal PIN 736135 Main Road Dinhata, Coochbehar, P. O and P. S- Dinhata, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 7361… |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | Dinhata - I | Dewanbas | 0 Gram Panchayat Office Dewanbas, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 736135 | Koch Bihar | No Block | Dinhata (M) | Main Road Opp.hdfc Bank Dinhata, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736135 |
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 Karala village in?
Karala village is in Koch Bihar district.
Which state is Karala village in?
Karala village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Karala under?
Karala comes under Dinhata - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karala?
The Census village code of Karala is 308632.
What is the population of Karala village?
The village record lists 4,600 people and 1,163 households for Karala.
How many households are in Karala village?
The village record lists 1,163 households for Karala.
What is the male and female population of Karala?
The record lists 2,397 male residents and 2,203 female residents for Karala.
What is the sex ratio of Karala village?
The sex ratio of Karala is 919.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karala village?
The reported geographical area of Karala is 447.03 hectares.
What is the population density of Karala village?
The approximate population density of Karala is 1,029.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karala?
The nearest town listed for Karala is Dinhata, about 16 km away.
How far is Karala from the district headquarters?
Karala is about 42 km from Cooch Behar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karala from the sub-district headquarters?
Karala is about 20.6 km from Sahebganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karala?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Karala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karala?
For Karala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 347.62 hectares and irrigated land is 24.28 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karala?
The page shows 22 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karala. These records include 10 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 Karala.