Indian Village Directory

Chandrikala Punja Village

Chandrikala Punja is an inhabited village in Contai - III Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346511, the Census 2011 record lists 345 people in 70 households and the reported area is 43.36 hectares. The local references include Contai - III CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 11 km.

In short:

Chandrikala Punja is a village in Contai - III Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346511 and 345 people in 70 households.

Village Code346511
Population345
Households70
Area43.36 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Detailed village profile

Chandrikala Punja at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 345 people, 43.36 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Chandrikala Punja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
Block Contai - III
CD Block Contai - III
  • Chandrikala Punja falls under Contai - III Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 346511.
  • The record lists 345 people living in 70 households.
  • The reported village area is 43.36 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
Chandrikala Punja
Census Village Code
346511
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Contai - III
Sub-district Census Code
02490
CD Block
Contai - III
Households
70
Population
345
Male Population
171
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
1,017.54
Area
43.36 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721449
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 795.66 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.93 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.38% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 30.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chandrikala Punja in the official administrative record. Census village code 346511 and Contai - III CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02490
Village Census Code
346511
CD Block Code
0337
CD Block Name
Contai - III

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Chandrikala Punja, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Marishda
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
43.36 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 345 people in 70 households, with 171 male residents and 174 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 6.38% and ST share is 0% for Chandrikala Punja. Population density works out to about 795.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
70
Total Population
345
Male Population
171
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
1,017.54
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
22
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
10
SC Population Share
6.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chandrikala Punja 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 Chandrikala Punja 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Chandrikala Punja.

Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chandrikala Punja 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chandrikala Punja is reported as 19 hours per day in summer and 20 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
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chandrikala Punja show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36 hectares and irrigated land is 11 hectares (30.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.36
Net Area Sown In Hectares
36.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
11.0
Canals Area In Hectares
5 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

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 Chandrikala Punja

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 100%

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 721449 Purba Medinipur Contai - III Marishda Medinipur (Pur) Marisda, Medinipur (Pur)-721449, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721449
Punjab National Bank ATM 721449 Purba Medinipur Contai - III Nilpura Medinipore(purba) P. O. Banamali Chatta, Lauda, Medinipur (Pur)-721449, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721449

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 Chandrikala Punja village located?

Chandrikala Punja is in Contai - III Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chandrikala Punja village in?

Chandrikala Punja village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Chandrikala Punja village in?

Chandrikala Punja village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chandrikala Punja under?

Chandrikala Punja comes under Contai - III Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chandrikala Punja?

The Census village code of Chandrikala Punja is 346511.

What is the population of Chandrikala Punja village?

The village record lists 345 people and 70 households for Chandrikala Punja.

How many households are in Chandrikala Punja village?

The village record lists 70 households for Chandrikala Punja.

What is the male and female population of Chandrikala Punja?

The record lists 171 male residents and 174 female residents for Chandrikala Punja.

What is the sex ratio of Chandrikala Punja village?

The sex ratio of Chandrikala Punja is 1,017.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chandrikala Punja village?

The reported geographical area of Chandrikala Punja is 43.36 hectares.

What is the population density of Chandrikala Punja village?

The approximate population density of Chandrikala Punja is 795.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chandrikala Punja?

The nearest town listed for Chandrikala Punja is Contai, about 11 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Chandrikala Punja?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chandrikala Punja.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chandrikala Punja?

For Chandrikala Punja, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36 hectares and irrigated land is 11 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chandrikala Punja?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chandrikala Punja. These records include 1 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 Chandrikala Punja.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.