Indian Village Directory

Birasthali Village

Birasthali is an inhabited village in Chanchal - I Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312215, the Census 2011 record lists 3,206 people in 722 households and the reported area is 358.29 hectares. The local references include Chanchal - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is English Bazar at about 55 km.

In short:

Birasthali is a village in Chanchal - I Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312215 and 3,206 people in 722 households.

Village Code312215
Population3,206
Households722
Area358.29 hectares
Nearest TownEnglish Bazar

Detailed village profile

Birasthali at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,206 people, 358.29 hectares of reported area and English Bazar as the nearest town reference for Birasthali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Maldah
Block Chanchal - I
CD Block Chanchal - I
  • Birasthali falls under Chanchal - I Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 312215.
  • The record lists 3,206 people living in 722 households.
  • The reported village area is 358.29 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is English Bazar.
  • 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
Birasthali
Census Village Code
312215
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanchal - I
Sub-district Census Code
02210
CD Block
Chanchal - I
Households
722
Population
3,206
Male Population
1,652
Female Population
1,554
Sex Ratio
940.68
Area
358.29 hectares
Area
3.58 sq km
Nearest Town
English Bazar
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732123
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 894.81 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.44 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.87% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 28.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Birasthali in the official administrative record. Census village code 312215 and Chanchal - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02210
Village Census Code
312215
CD Block Code
0057
CD Block Name
Chanchal - I

Location and Distance

English Bazar is the nearest town listed for Birasthali, about 55 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 51.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanchal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12.2 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
51.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
English Bazar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town
English Bazar
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
358.29 hectares
Area
3.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,206 people in 722 households, with 1,652 male residents and 1,554 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 3.87% and ST share is 0% for Birasthali. Population density works out to about 894.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
722
Total Population
3,206
Male Population
1,652
Female Population
1,554
Sex Ratio
940.68
Average Household Size
4.44
SC Population
124
SC Male Population
65
SC Female Population
59
SC Population Share
3.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Birasthali list 2 government primary schools, 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
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 Birasthali 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 Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.48 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
70 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Birasthali 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
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
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 Birasthali 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
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Birasthali show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 281.61 hectares and irrigated land is 80.8 hectares (28.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
70.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
281.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
200.81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10.8 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Birasthali

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
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
17
Banks in Matched Records
7
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 12 71%
CRM 5 29%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 11 65%
Canara Bank 1 5.9%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 5.9%
Punjab National Bank 1 5.9%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.9%

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
Canara Bank ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Main Road Chanchal Chanchal, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Dist. Malda, West Bengal - 732123. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. and 1st Floor, College Road, Tara Tala, Chanchal, Maldah, West Ben…
Punjab National Bank ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Chanchal, Malda, 732123 Chanchal Bus Stand, Taraltala, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Malda Chanchal, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Chanchal Chanchal Sukanta More, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Chanchal Baisakhi Market, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Kaligram Chanchal Kaligram, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Chanchal Chanchal Bus Stand, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123

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 Birasthali village located?

Birasthali is in Chanchal - I Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Birasthali village in?

Birasthali village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Birasthali village in?

Birasthali village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Birasthali under?

Birasthali comes under Chanchal - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Birasthali?

The Census village code of Birasthali is 312215.

What is the population of Birasthali village?

The village record lists 3,206 people and 722 households for Birasthali.

How many households are in Birasthali village?

The village record lists 722 households for Birasthali.

What is the male and female population of Birasthali?

The record lists 1,652 male residents and 1,554 female residents for Birasthali.

What is the sex ratio of Birasthali village?

The sex ratio of Birasthali is 940.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Birasthali village?

The reported geographical area of Birasthali is 358.29 hectares.

What is the population density of Birasthali village?

The approximate population density of Birasthali is 894.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Birasthali?

The nearest town listed for Birasthali is English Bazar, about 55 km away.

How far is Birasthali from the district headquarters?

Birasthali is about 51.8 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Birasthali from the sub-district headquarters?

Birasthali is about 12.2 km from Chanchal, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Birasthali?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Birasthali.

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

For Birasthali, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 281.61 hectares and irrigated land is 80.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Birasthali. These records include 7 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 Birasthali.

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.