Indian Village Directory

Chakua Village

Chakua is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339928, the Census 2011 record lists 352 people in 89 households and the reported area is 300.17 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Chakua is a village in Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 339928 and 352 people in 89 households.
Village Code339928
Population352
Households89
Area300.17 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Key Village Facts

Village
Chakua
Census Village Code
339928
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhargram
Sub-district Census Code
02454
CD Block
Jhargram
Households
89
Population
352
Male Population
201
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
751.24
Area
300.17 hectares
Area
3 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721507
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chakua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 352 people, 300.17 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Chakua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockJhargram
  • Chakua falls under Jhargram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 339928.
  • The record lists 352 people living in 89 households.
  • The reported village area is 300.17 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density117.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.96 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.1%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share24.43%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chakua in the official administrative record. Census village code 339928 and Jhargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02454
Village Census Code
339928
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Jhargram

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Chakua, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhargram
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
300.17 hectares
Area
3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 352 people in 89 households, with 201 male residents and 151 female residents. The average household size is 3.96, and SC share is 7.1% and ST share is 24.43% for Chakua. Population density works out to about 117.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
89
Total Population
352
Male Population
201
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
751.24
Average Household Size
3.96
SC Population
25
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
7.1
ST Population
86
ST Male Population
50
ST Female Population
36
ST Population Share
24.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chakua include hand pump 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
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
53.01 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chakua include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chakua is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chakua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 165.38 hectares and irrigated land is 30.55 hectares (18.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
4.86 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
76.92
Net Area Sown In Hectares
165.38000000000002
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
134.83 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.549999999999997
Canals Area In Hectares
4.58 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10.69 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15.28 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Government Others
Available
Government Others Count
1
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chakua

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 district

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 721507 Paschim Medinipur No Block Medinipur (M) Near Deer Park Jhargram Police Line, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721507

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 Chakua village located?

Chakua is in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chakua village in?

Chakua village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Chakua village in?

Chakua village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chakua under?

Chakua comes under Jhargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chakua?

The Census village code of Chakua is 339928.

What is the population of Chakua village?

The village record lists 352 people and 89 households for Chakua.

How many households are in Chakua village?

The village record lists 89 households for Chakua.

What is the male and female population of Chakua?

The record lists 201 male residents and 151 female residents for Chakua.

What is the sex ratio of Chakua village?

The sex ratio of Chakua is 751.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chakua village?

The reported geographical area of Chakua is 300.17 hectares.

What is the population density of Chakua village?

The approximate population density of Chakua is 117.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chakua?

The nearest town listed for Chakua is Jhargram, about 10 km away.

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

For Chakua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 165.38 hectares and irrigated land is 30.55 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chakua. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chakua.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Chakua.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Chakua.

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.