Indian Village Directory

Kechanda Village

Kechanda is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339512, the Census 2011 record lists 202 people in 51 households and the reported area is 76.15 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Kechanda is a village in Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 339512 and 202 people in 51 households.
Village Code339512
Population202
Households51
Area76.15 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Key Village Facts

Village
Kechanda
Census Village Code
339512
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
51
Population
202
Male Population
106
Female Population
96
Sex Ratio
905.66
Area
76.15 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721514
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kechanda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 202 people, 76.15 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Kechanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockJhargram
  • Kechanda falls under Jhargram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 339512.
  • The record lists 202 people living in 51 households.
  • The reported village area is 76.15 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 Density265.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.96 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share25.25%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71.4%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 339512 and Jhargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02454
Village Census Code
339512
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Jhargram

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Kechanda, about 4 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
4 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
76.15 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 202 people in 51 households, with 106 male residents and 96 female residents. The average household size is 3.96, and SC share is 7.92% and ST share is 25.25% for Kechanda. Population density works out to about 265.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
51
Total Population
202
Male Population
106
Female Population
96
Sex Ratio
905.66
Average Household Size
3.96
SC Population
16
SC Male Population
11
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
7.92
ST Population
51
ST Male Population
24
ST Female Population
27
ST Population Share
25.25
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

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.

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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kechanda include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kechanda include self-help groups, 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
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kechanda is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 11 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kechanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Mustard, net sown area is 42.51 hectares and irrigated land is 30.35 hectares (71.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Mustard
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.59
Net Area Sown In Hectares
42.510000000000005
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.35
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30.35 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 1 33%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 721514 Jhargram Jhargram Jhargram (M) 721514 Wb Plot No 1678 Raghunathpur College More Jhargram, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721514
Uco Bank ATM 721514 Jhargram Binpur-I Binpur W.B. VILL and P. O- Binpur, Dist-Paschim Midnapur, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721514
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 721514 Jhargram Jhargram Jhargram (M) Jitusole Jhargram, 721514 ICICI Bank Atm, Rashmi Cement Ltd, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721514

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 Jhargram 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 Jhargram 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 339512.

What is the population of Kechanda village?

The village record lists 202 people and 51 households for Kechanda.

How many households are in Kechanda village?

The village record lists 51 households for Kechanda.

What is the male and female population of Kechanda?

The record lists 106 male residents and 96 female residents for Kechanda.

What is the sex ratio of Kechanda village?

The sex ratio of Kechanda is 905.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kechanda village?

The reported geographical area of Kechanda is 76.15 hectares.

What is the population density of Kechanda village?

The approximate population density of Kechanda is 265.27 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 4 km away.

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 Mustard, net sown area is 42.51 hectares and irrigated land is 30.35 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kechanda. These records include 3 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?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage 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.