Where is Ketarchak village located?
Ketarchak is in Hingalganj Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ketarchak Village
Ketarchak is an inhabited village in Hingalganj Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 323999, the Census 2011 record lists 994 people in 288 households and the reported area is 195.06 hectares. The local references include Hingalganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Taki at about 27 km.
Village Code323999
Population994
Households288
Area195.06 hectares
Nearest TownTaki
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ketarchak
- Census Village Code
- 323999
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- North Twenty Four Parganas
- District Census Code
- 337
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Hingalganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02337
- CD Block
- Hingalganj
- Households
- 288
- Population
- 994
- Male Population
- 491
- Female Population
- 503
- Sex Ratio
- 1,024.44
- Area
- 195.06 hectares
- Area
- 1.95 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Taki
- Nearest Town Distance
- 27 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 743439
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ketarchak at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 994 people, 195.06 hectares of reported area and Taki as the nearest town reference for Ketarchak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ketarchak falls under Hingalganj Block in North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 323999.
- The record lists 994 people living in 288 households.
- The reported village area is 195.06 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Taki.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density509.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share99.6%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ketarchak in the official administrative record. Census village code 323999 and Hingalganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 337
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02337
- Village Census Code
- 323999
- CD Block Code
- 0184
- CD Block Name
- Hingalganj
Location and Distance
Taki is the nearest town listed for Ketarchak, about 27 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Hingalganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Barasat
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Taki
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 27 km
- Nearest Town
- Taki
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 27 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 195.06 hectares
- Area
- 1.95 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 994 people in 288 households, with 491 male residents and 503 female residents. The average household size is 3.45, and SC share is 99.6% and ST share is 0% for Ketarchak. Population density works out to about 509.59 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 288
- Total Population
- 994
- Male Population
- 491
- Female Population
- 503
- Sex Ratio
- 1,024.44
- Average Household Size
- 3.45
- SC Population
- 990
- SC Male Population
- 489
- SC Female Population
- 501
- SC Population Share
- 99.6
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ketarchak 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ketarchak. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ketarchak include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ketarchak include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ketarchak include 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ketarchak is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ketarchak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 141.06 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 47.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 141.06
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 141.06 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Ketarchak village in?
Ketarchak village is in North Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Ketarchak village in?
Ketarchak village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Ketarchak under?
Ketarchak comes under Hingalganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ketarchak?
The Census village code of Ketarchak is 323999.
What is the population of Ketarchak village?
The village record lists 994 people and 288 households for Ketarchak.
How many households are in Ketarchak village?
The village record lists 288 households for Ketarchak.
What is the male and female population of Ketarchak?
The record lists 491 male residents and 503 female residents for Ketarchak.
What is the sex ratio of Ketarchak village?
The sex ratio of Ketarchak is 1,024.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ketarchak village?
The reported geographical area of Ketarchak is 195.06 hectares.
What is the population density of Ketarchak village?
The approximate population density of Ketarchak is 509.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ketarchak?
The nearest town listed for Ketarchak is Taki, about 27 km away.
How far is Ketarchak from the sub-district headquarters?
Ketarchak is about 11.4 km from Hingalganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ketarchak?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ketarchak.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ketarchak?
For Ketarchak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 141.06 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Ketarchak.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ketarchak.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Ketarchak.