Indian Village Directory

Kenda Village

Kenda is an inhabited village in Arsha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331157, the Census 2011 record lists 707 people in 144 households and the reported area is 293.8 hectares. The local references include Arsha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bokaro at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Kenda is a village in Arsha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331157 and 707 people in 144 households.
Village Code331157
Population707
Households144
Area293.8 hectares
Nearest TownBokaro

Key Village Facts

Village
Kenda
Census Village Code
331157
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
144
Population
707
Male Population
350
Female Population
357
Sex Ratio
1,020
Area
293.8 hectares
Area
2.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Bokaro
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723201
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kenda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 707 people, 293.8 hectares of reported area and Bokaro as the nearest town reference for Kenda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockArsha
CD BlockArsha
  • Kenda falls under Arsha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331157.
  • The record lists 707 people living in 144 households.
  • The reported village area is 293.8 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density240.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.91 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share53.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share56.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kenda in the official administrative record. Census village code 331157 and Arsha CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02389
Village Census Code
331157
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Arsha

Location and Distance

Bokaro is the nearest town listed for Kenda, about 60 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sirkabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27.3 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bokaro
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town
Bokaro
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
293.8 hectares
Area
2.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 707 people in 144 households, with 350 male residents and 357 female residents. The average household size is 4.91, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 53.04% for Kenda. Population density works out to about 240.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
144
Total Population
707
Male Population
350
Female Population
357
Sex Ratio
1,020
Average Household Size
4.91
ST Population
375
ST Male Population
187
ST Female Population
188
ST Population Share
53.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kenda list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kenda. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
5
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 Kenda include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
32.87 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kenda 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kenda is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 11 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kenda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 187.8 hectares and irrigated land is 105.65 hectares (56.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
7.51 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
65.62
Net Area Sown In Hectares
187.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
82.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
105.65
Canals Area In Hectares
105.65 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kenda

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
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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 723201 Puruliya Arsha Aharara Purulia Aharra, Sirkabad, Purulia-723201, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723201

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 Kenda village located?

Kenda is in Arsha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kenda village in?

Kenda village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Kenda village in?

Kenda village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kenda under?

Kenda comes under Arsha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kenda?

The Census village code of Kenda is 331157.

What is the population of Kenda village?

The village record lists 707 people and 144 households for Kenda.

How many households are in Kenda village?

The village record lists 144 households for Kenda.

What is the male and female population of Kenda?

The record lists 350 male residents and 357 female residents for Kenda.

What is the sex ratio of Kenda village?

The sex ratio of Kenda is 1,020 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kenda village?

The reported geographical area of Kenda is 293.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Kenda village?

The approximate population density of Kenda is 240.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kenda?

The nearest town listed for Kenda is Bokaro, about 60 km away.

How far is Kenda from the district headquarters?

Kenda is about 30 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kenda from the sub-district headquarters?

Kenda is about 27.3 km from Sirkabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kenda?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Kenda.

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

For Kenda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 187.8 hectares and irrigated land is 105.65 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kenda. 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 Kenda.

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.