Where is Porakala village located?
Porakala is in Narayangarh Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Porakala Village
Porakala is an inhabited village in Narayangarh Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343194, the Census 2011 record lists 880 people in 215 households and the reported area is 110.16 hectares. The local references include Narayangarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 32 km.
Village Code343194
Population880
Households215
Area110.16 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Porakala
- Census Village Code
- 343194
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Narayangarh
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02465
- CD Block
- Narayangarh
- Households
- 215
- Population
- 880
- Male Population
- 440
- Female Population
- 440
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Area
- 110.16 hectares
- Area
- 1.1 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721437
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Porakala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 880 people, 110.16 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Porakala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Porakala falls under Narayangarh Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 343194.
- The record lists 880 people living in 215 households.
- The reported village area is 110.16 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 Density798.84 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.02%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Porakala in the official administrative record. Census village code 343194 and Narayangarh CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02465
- Village Census Code
- 343194
- CD Block Code
- 0312
- CD Block Name
- Narayangarh
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Porakala, about 32 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Belda
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 110.16 hectares
- Area
- 1.1 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 880 people in 215 households, with 440 male residents and 440 female residents. The average household size is 4.09, and SC share is 10.45% and ST share is 11.02% for Porakala. Population density works out to about 798.84 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 215
- Total Population
- 880
- Male Population
- 440
- Female Population
- 440
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Average Household Size
- 4.09
- SC Population
- 92
- SC Male Population
- 46
- SC Female Population
- 46
- SC Population Share
- 10.45
- ST Population
- 97
- ST Male Population
- 48
- ST Female Population
- 49
- ST Population Share
- 11.02
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Porakala 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 Porakala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Porakala include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.16 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 40 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Porakala include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Porakala 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Porakala is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 21 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
- 21 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 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
- 21 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Porakala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Oil Seeds and Mat Stick, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares (57.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Mat Making
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Oil Seeds
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mat Stick
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 33.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 70.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 40.0
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 Porakala
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
- 5
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 80% |
| CRM | 1 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 60% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 40% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721437 | Paschim Medinipur | Narayangarh | Kunarpur | Medinipur (Pas) Kunarpur, Medinipur (Pas)-721437, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 721437 | Paschim Medinipur | Narayangarh | Kontai Jinagerya | Kotaigarh Gramraj, P. O. Kotaigarh, 721437, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721437 | Paschim Medinipur | Narayangarh | Bahurupa | Narayangarh Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721437 | Paschim Medinipur | Narayangarh | Pakurseni | Pakursoni Village-Chaturibhara, Pakursoni, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721437 | Paschim Medinipur | Narayangarh | Arjjuni | Near Bus Stand Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437 |
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
Which district is Porakala village in?
Porakala village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Porakala village in?
Porakala village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Porakala under?
Porakala comes under Narayangarh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Porakala?
The Census village code of Porakala is 343194.
What is the population of Porakala village?
The village record lists 880 people and 215 households for Porakala.
How many households are in Porakala village?
The village record lists 215 households for Porakala.
What is the male and female population of Porakala?
The record lists 440 male residents and 440 female residents for Porakala.
What is the sex ratio of Porakala village?
The sex ratio of Porakala is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Porakala village?
The reported geographical area of Porakala is 110.16 hectares.
What is the population density of Porakala village?
The approximate population density of Porakala is 798.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Porakala?
The nearest town listed for Porakala is Kharagpur, about 32 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Porakala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Porakala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Porakala?
For Porakala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Oil Seeds and Mat Stick, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Porakala?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Porakala. 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 Porakala.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Porakala.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Porakala.