Indian Village Directory

Chamka Village

Chamka is an inhabited village in Kharagpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341862, the Census 2011 record lists 399 people in 106 households and the reported area is 57.68 hectares. The local references include Kharagpur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Chamka is a village in Kharagpur - II Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341862 and 399 people in 106 households.
Village Code341862
Population399
Households106
Area57.68 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Chamka
Census Village Code
341862
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kharagpur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02461
CD Block
Kharagpur - II
Households
106
Population
399
Male Population
214
Female Population
185
Sex Ratio
864.49
Area
57.68 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721149
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chamka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 399 people, 57.68 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Chamka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockKharagpur - II
  • Chamka falls under Kharagpur - II Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 341862.
  • The record lists 399 people living in 106 households.
  • The reported village area is 57.68 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density691.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.76 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.79%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share28.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chamka in the official administrative record. Census village code 341862 and Kharagpur - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02461
Village Census Code
341862
CD Block Code
0308
CD Block Name
Kharagpur - II

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Chamka, about 20 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kharagpur
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
57.68 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 399 people in 106 households, with 214 male residents and 185 female residents. The average household size is 3.76, and SC share is 16.79% and ST share is 28.57% for Chamka. Population density works out to about 691.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
106
Total Population
399
Male Population
214
Female Population
185
Sex Ratio
864.49
Average Household Size
3.76
SC Population
67
SC Male Population
38
SC Female Population
29
SC Population Share
16.79
ST Population
114
ST Male Population
59
ST Female Population
55
ST Population Share
28.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chamka 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 Chamka 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
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
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chamka include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chamka include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chamka is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 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
10 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
13 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
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chamka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Til and Wheat, net sown area is 50.5 hectares and irrigated land is 49.84 hectares (98.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Til
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.18
Net Area Sown In Hectares
50.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.66 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
49.84
Canals Area In Hectares
48.34 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.5 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chamka

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 67%
Indian 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 721149 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - II Madpur Block-Kharagpur II Madpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721149
Indian Bank CRM 721149 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - II Krishnanagar Janardanpur Krishnanagarp.o.janardanpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721149

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 Chamka village located?

Chamka is in Kharagpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chamka village in?

Chamka village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Chamka village in?

Chamka village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chamka under?

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

What is the Census village code of Chamka?

The Census village code of Chamka is 341862.

What is the population of Chamka village?

The village record lists 399 people and 106 households for Chamka.

How many households are in Chamka village?

The village record lists 106 households for Chamka.

What is the male and female population of Chamka?

The record lists 214 male residents and 185 female residents for Chamka.

What is the sex ratio of Chamka village?

The sex ratio of Chamka is 864.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chamka village?

The reported geographical area of Chamka is 57.68 hectares.

What is the population density of Chamka village?

The approximate population density of Chamka is 691.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chamka?

The nearest town listed for Chamka is Kharagpur, about 20 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Chamka?

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

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

For Chamka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Til and Wheat, net sown area is 50.5 hectares and irrigated land is 49.84 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chamka. These records include 2 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 Chamka.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.