Indian Village Directory

Chara Bar Village

Chara Bar is an inhabited village in Bhagawanpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345507, the Census 2011 record lists 1,681 people in 362 households and the reported area is 115.71 hectares. The local references include Bhagawanpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 40 km.

In short:

Chara Bar is a village in Bhagawanpur - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 345507 and 1,681 people in 362 households.

Village Code345507
Population1,681
Households362
Area115.71 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Detailed village profile

Chara Bar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,681 people, 115.71 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Chara Bar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
CD Block Bhagawanpur - I
  • Chara Bar falls under Bhagawanpur - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 345507.
  • The record lists 1,681 people living in 362 households.
  • The reported village area is 115.71 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Chara Bar
Census Village Code
345507
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhagawanpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02480
CD Block
Bhagawanpur - I
Households
362
Population
1,681
Male Population
854
Female Population
827
Sex Ratio
968.38
Area
115.71 hectares
Area
1.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 1,452.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.32% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 22.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chara Bar in the official administrative record. Census village code 345507 and Bhagawanpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02480
Village Census Code
345507
CD Block Code
0327
CD Block Name
Bhagawanpur - I

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Chara Bar, about 40 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kajlagarh
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
115.71 hectares
Area
1.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,681 people in 362 households, with 854 male residents and 827 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 2.32% and ST share is 0.06% for Chara Bar. Population density works out to about 1,452.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
362
Total Population
1,681
Male Population
854
Female Population
827
Sex Ratio
968.38
Average Household Size
4.64
SC Population
39
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
2.32
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chara Bar 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 Chara Bar. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chara Bar include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
22.17 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Major District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chara Bar 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chara Bar is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 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 Chara Bar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato, net sown area is 97.04 hectares and irrigated land is 22.17 hectares (22.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy, Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.67
Net Area Sown In Hectares
97.04
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
74.87 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.17

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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chara Bar

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.

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
10
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
7

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 10 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 6 60%
State Bank of India 3 30%
Canara Bank 1 10%

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
Canara Bank ATM 721601 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Chhota Daulatpur Main Road At: Chhoto Daulatpur Chhoto Daulatpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721601
Punjab National Bank ATM 721458 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Bibhisanpur Teh.contai Bibhisanpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721458
State Bank of India ATM 721601 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Kotbar Bhagabanpur Kotbarh, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721601
Punjab National Bank ATM 721602 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Benudia (Ct) 32, Newmarket, Durgachak Stall No:, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721602
Punjab National Bank ATM 721626 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Mugberia Kismat Ba Villbajkul Po Kismat Bapurba Medinipwbin Villbajkul Po, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721626
Punjab National Bank ATM 721632 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Kalaberia Po Ku Namalakshya Bazar Po Kupurba Medinipwbin Namalakshya Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721632
Punjab National Bank ATM 721633 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Gopinathpur Medinipur (Pur) Gopinathpur, Medinipur (Pur)-721633, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721633
Punjab National Bank ATM 721646 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Telibar Purba Midnapore, PIN - 721646 Tekhalibazar Po: Tekhalibazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721646

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 Chara Bar village located?

Chara Bar is in Bhagawanpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chara Bar village in?

Chara Bar village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Chara Bar village in?

Chara Bar village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chara Bar under?

Chara Bar comes under Bhagawanpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chara Bar?

The Census village code of Chara Bar is 345507.

What is the population of Chara Bar village?

The village record lists 1,681 people and 362 households for Chara Bar.

How many households are in Chara Bar village?

The village record lists 362 households for Chara Bar.

What is the male and female population of Chara Bar?

The record lists 854 male residents and 827 female residents for Chara Bar.

What is the sex ratio of Chara Bar village?

The sex ratio of Chara Bar is 968.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chara Bar village?

The reported geographical area of Chara Bar is 115.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Chara Bar village?

The approximate population density of Chara Bar is 1,452.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chara Bar?

The nearest town listed for Chara Bar is Contai, about 40 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Chara Bar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chara Bar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chara Bar?

For Chara Bar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato, net sown area is 97.04 hectares and irrigated land is 22.17 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chara Bar?

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chara Bar. 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 Chara Bar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.