Where is Birchali village located?
Birchali is in Arsha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Birchali Village
Birchali is an inhabited village in Arsha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331201, the Census 2011 record lists 937 people in 190 households and the reported area is 107.24 hectares. The local references include Arsha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bokaro at about 67 km.
Birchali is a village in Arsha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331201 and 937 people in 190 households.
Village Code331201
Population937
Households190
Area107.24 hectares
Nearest TownBokaro
Detailed village profile
Birchali at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 937 people, 107.24 hectares of reported area and Bokaro as the nearest town reference for Birchali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Birchali falls under Arsha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331201.
- The record lists 937 people living in 190 households.
- The reported village area is 107.24 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bokaro.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Birchali
- Census Village Code
- 331201
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Arsha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02389
- CD Block
- Arsha
- Households
- 190
- Population
- 937
- Male Population
- 480
- Female Population
- 457
- Sex Ratio
- 952.08
- Area
- 107.24 hectares
- Area
- 1.07 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bokaro
- Nearest Town Distance
- 67 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723154
- 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
873.74 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.93 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
1.71%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
23.37%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
12.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Birchali in the official administrative record. Census village code 331201 and Arsha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02389
- Village Census Code
- 331201
- CD Block Code
- 0236
- CD Block Name
- Arsha
Location and Distance
Bokaro is the nearest town listed for Birchali, about 67 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sirkabad
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 14 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bokaro
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 67 km
- Nearest Town
- Bokaro
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 67 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 107.24 hectares
- Area
- 1.07 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 937 people in 190 households, with 480 male residents and 457 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 1.71% and ST share is 23.37% for Birchali. Population density works out to about 873.74 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 190
- Total Population
- 937
- Male Population
- 480
- Female Population
- 457
- Sex Ratio
- 952.08
- Average Household Size
- 4.93
- SC Population
- 16
- SC Male Population
- 10
- SC Female Population
- 6
- SC Population Share
- 1.71
- ST Population
- 219
- ST Male Population
- 111
- ST Female Population
- 108
- ST Population Share
- 23.37
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Birchali 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 Birchali include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 6.01 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Birchali include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Birchali include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Birchali is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Birchali show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 79.23 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares (12.6% 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
- 22.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 79.23
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 69.23 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 6.2 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Birchali
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
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 4
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 60% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 20% |
| Bank of India | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 723202 | Puruliya | Arsha | Jhalda | Purulia 723202 Rekha Mukherjee Ananda Bajar Near Bus Stand, Jhalda, Ward No 01, Post and Dist -, Puruliya, West Bengal… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 723121 | Puruliya | Arsha | Arsha | Dist-Purulia, Wb, India Beside Samsung Showroom and Ubi Atm, Adra, Ragunathpur Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723101 | Puruliya | Arsha | Kantadi | Purulia Kantadi, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723201 | Puruliya | Arsha | Aharara | Purulia Aharra, Sirkabad, Purulia-723201, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723201 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723202 | Puruliya | Arsha | Jhalda | Purulia-723202 Ranchi Road, Jhalda, Purulia-723202, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202 |
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 Birchali village in?
Birchali village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Birchali village in?
Birchali village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Birchali under?
Birchali comes under Arsha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Birchali?
The Census village code of Birchali is 331201.
What is the population of Birchali village?
The village record lists 937 people and 190 households for Birchali.
How many households are in Birchali village?
The village record lists 190 households for Birchali.
What is the male and female population of Birchali?
The record lists 480 male residents and 457 female residents for Birchali.
What is the sex ratio of Birchali village?
The sex ratio of Birchali is 952.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Birchali village?
The reported geographical area of Birchali is 107.24 hectares.
What is the population density of Birchali village?
The approximate population density of Birchali is 873.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Birchali?
The nearest town listed for Birchali is Bokaro, about 67 km away.
How far is Birchali from the district headquarters?
Birchali is about 14 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Birchali from the sub-district headquarters?
Birchali is about 5.9 km from Sirkabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Birchali?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Birchali.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Birchali?
For Birchali, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 79.23 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Birchali?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Birchali. 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 Birchali.