Indian Village Directory

Sanchahara Village

Sanchahara is an inhabited village in Sabang Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342849, the Census 2011 record lists 893 people in 203 households and the reported area is 160.73 hectares. The local references include Sabang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 54 km.

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Quick answer: Sanchahara is a village in Sabang Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 342849 and 893 people in 203 households.
Village Code342849
Population893
Households203
Area160.73 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Sanchahara
Census Village Code
342849
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sabang
Sub-district Census Code
02464
CD Block
Sabang
Households
203
Population
893
Male Population
454
Female Population
439
Sex Ratio
966.96
Area
160.73 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
54 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721467
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sanchahara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 893 people, 160.73 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Sanchahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

BlockSabang
CD BlockSabang
  • Sanchahara falls under Sabang Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 342849.
  • The record lists 893 people living in 203 households.
  • The reported village area is 160.73 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 Density555.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.78%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share44.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share82.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sanchahara in the official administrative record. Census village code 342849 and Sabang CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02464
Village Census Code
342849
CD Block Code
0311
CD Block Name
Sabang

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Sanchahara, about 54 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sabang
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
54 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
54 km
Total Geographical Area
160.73 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 893 people in 203 households, with 454 male residents and 439 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 0.78% and ST share is 44.57% for Sanchahara. Population density works out to about 555.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
203
Total Population
893
Male Population
454
Female Population
439
Sex Ratio
966.96
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
0.78
ST Population
398
ST Male Population
196
ST Female Population
202
ST Population Share
44.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sanchahara 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.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sanchahara include hand pump water, river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.68 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
88.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sanchahara include self-help groups 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sanchahara is reported as 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 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
15 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sanchahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mat Stick and Mat, net sown area is 109 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares (82.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mat Stick
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Mat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
39.05
Net Area Sown In Hectares
109.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
90.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sanchahara

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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 80%
Canara Bank 1 20%

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 721467 Paschim Medinipur Sabang Dasha Gram Village: Khajuri State Bank of India Dasagram, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721467
Canara Bank CRM 721467 Paschim Medinipur Sabang Chandkuri 0 P. S. Sabange, Chandkuri, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721467

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 Sanchahara village located?

Sanchahara is in Sabang Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sanchahara village in?

Sanchahara village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Sanchahara village in?

Sanchahara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sanchahara under?

Sanchahara comes under Sabang Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sanchahara?

The Census village code of Sanchahara is 342849.

What is the population of Sanchahara village?

The village record lists 893 people and 203 households for Sanchahara.

How many households are in Sanchahara village?

The village record lists 203 households for Sanchahara.

What is the male and female population of Sanchahara?

The record lists 454 male residents and 439 female residents for Sanchahara.

What is the sex ratio of Sanchahara village?

The sex ratio of Sanchahara is 966.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sanchahara village?

The reported geographical area of Sanchahara is 160.73 hectares.

What is the population density of Sanchahara village?

The approximate population density of Sanchahara is 555.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sanchahara?

The nearest town listed for Sanchahara is Kharagpur, about 54 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Sanchahara?

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

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

For Sanchahara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mat Stick and Mat, net sown area is 109 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sanchahara. 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 Sanchahara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Sanchahara.

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.