Indian Village Directory

Kechanda Village

Kechanda is an inhabited village in Binpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335538, the Census 2011 record lists 1,492 people in 325 households and the reported area is 180.42 hectares. The local references include Binpur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Kechanda is a village in Binpur - II Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335538 and 1,492 people in 325 households.
Village Code335538
Population1,492
Households325
Area180.42 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Key Village Facts

Village
Kechanda
Census Village Code
335538
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Binpur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02441
CD Block
Binpur - II
Households
325
Population
1,492
Male Population
748
Female Population
744
Sex Ratio
994.65
Area
180.42 hectares
Area
1.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721501
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kechanda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,492 people, 180.42 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Kechanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockBinpur - II
  • Kechanda falls under Binpur - II Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 335538.
  • The record lists 1,492 people living in 325 households.
  • The reported village area is 180.42 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density826.96 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share12.13%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kechanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 335538 and Binpur - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02441
Village Census Code
335538
CD Block Code
0288
CD Block Name
Binpur - II

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Kechanda, about 40 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lalgarh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
44.8 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
180.42 hectares
Area
1.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,492 people in 325 households, with 748 male residents and 744 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 1.27% and ST share is 12.13% for Kechanda. Population density works out to about 826.96 people per sq km.

Total Households
325
Total Population
1,492
Male Population
748
Female Population
744
Sex Ratio
994.65
Average Household Size
4.59
SC Population
19
SC Male Population
8
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
1.27
ST Population
181
ST Male Population
87
ST Female Population
94
ST Population Share
12.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kechanda 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 rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kechanda include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.02 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kechanda include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kechanda 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 Kechanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 157.6 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares (95.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
15.8 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
157.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
150.0
Canals Area In Hectares
150 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kechanda

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State 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
State Bank of India ATM 721501 Jhargram Binpur-II Belpahari VILL and Po : Belpahari Dist:paschim Medinipur West Bengal Dist : Jhargram State: West Bengal at and Post Belpahari-721501…

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 Kechanda village located?

Kechanda is in Binpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kechanda village in?

Kechanda village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Kechanda village in?

Kechanda village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kechanda under?

Kechanda comes under Binpur - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kechanda?

The Census village code of Kechanda is 335538.

What is the population of Kechanda village?

The village record lists 1,492 people and 325 households for Kechanda.

How many households are in Kechanda village?

The village record lists 325 households for Kechanda.

What is the male and female population of Kechanda?

The record lists 748 male residents and 744 female residents for Kechanda.

What is the sex ratio of Kechanda village?

The sex ratio of Kechanda is 994.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kechanda village?

The reported geographical area of Kechanda is 180.42 hectares.

What is the population density of Kechanda village?

The approximate population density of Kechanda is 826.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kechanda?

The nearest town listed for Kechanda is Jhargram, about 40 km away.

How far is Kechanda from the sub-district headquarters?

Kechanda is about 44.8 km from Lalgarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kechanda?

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

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

For Kechanda, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 157.6 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kechanda.

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.