Indian Village Directory

Chiara Village

Chiara is an inhabited village in Panskura Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344202, the Census 2011 record lists 631 people in 138 households and the reported area is 61.88 hectares. The local references include Panskura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kolaghat at about 35 km.

In short:

Chiara is a village in Panskura Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344202 and 631 people in 138 households.

Village Code344202
Population631
Households138
Area61.88 hectares
Nearest TownKolaghat

Detailed village profile

Chiara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 631 people, 61.88 hectares of reported area and Kolaghat as the nearest town reference for Chiara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
Block Panskura
CD Block Panskura
  • Chiara falls under Panskura Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344202.
  • The record lists 631 people living in 138 households.
  • The reported village area is 61.88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kolaghat.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Village Facts

Village
Chiara
Census Village Code
344202
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Panskura
Sub-district Census Code
02470
CD Block
Panskura
Households
138
Population
631
Male Population
333
Female Population
298
Sex Ratio
894.89
Area
61.88 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Kolaghat
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721139
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 1,019.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.57 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.61% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 16.32% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 35.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chiara in the official administrative record. Census village code 344202 and Panskura CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02470
Village Census Code
344202
CD Block Code
0317
CD Block Name
Panskura

Location and Distance

Kolaghat is the nearest town listed for Chiara, about 35 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Panskura
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.9 km
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Kolaghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Kolaghat
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
61.88 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 631 people in 138 households, with 333 male residents and 298 female residents. The average household size is 4.57, and SC share is 7.61% and ST share is 16.32% for Chiara. Population density works out to about 1,019.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
138
Total Population
631
Male Population
333
Female Population
298
Sex Ratio
894.89
Average Household Size
4.57
SC Population
48
SC Male Population
24
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
7.61
ST Population
103
ST Male Population
57
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
16.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chiara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.34 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chiara 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
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chiara is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 19 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chiara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 49.4 hectares and irrigated land is 17.34 hectares (35.1% 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
12.48
Net Area Sown In Hectares
49.400000000000006
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.06 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.34
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
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

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 Chiara

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%
Uco Bank 1 25%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 721139 Purba Medinipur Panskura Uttar Gopalpur Dakshin Gopalpur Dakshin Gopalpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721139
Punjab National Bank ATM 721139 Purba Medinipur Panskura Keshapat Vill. and Po- Keshapat Keshapat Keshapat Panchayat, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721139
State Bank of India ATM 721139 Purba Medinipur Panskura Dalpara Vill: Dalpara Dist:purba Midnapur West Bengal Dist : Purba Midnapore State: West Bengal Dalpara, Teh.keshapat, 721467…
Uco Bank ATM 721139 Purba Medinipur Panskura Keshapat W.B. Village and P.O. - Keshapat, Ps-Panskura, District-Purba Medinipur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721139

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 Chiara village located?

Chiara is in Panskura Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chiara village in?

Chiara village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Chiara village in?

Chiara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chiara under?

Chiara comes under Panskura Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chiara?

The Census village code of Chiara is 344202.

What is the population of Chiara village?

The village record lists 631 people and 138 households for Chiara.

How many households are in Chiara village?

The village record lists 138 households for Chiara.

What is the male and female population of Chiara?

The record lists 333 male residents and 298 female residents for Chiara.

What is the sex ratio of Chiara village?

The sex ratio of Chiara is 894.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chiara village?

The reported geographical area of Chiara is 61.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Chiara village?

The approximate population density of Chiara is 1,019.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chiara?

The nearest town listed for Chiara is Kolaghat, about 35 km away.

How far is Chiara from the sub-district headquarters?

Chiara is about 10.9 km from Panskura, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Chiara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 49.4 hectares and irrigated land is 17.34 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chiara. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chiara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.