Indian Village Directory

Chakulia Village

Chakulia is an inhabited village in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331738, the Census 2011 record lists 1,417 people in 282 households and the reported area is 387.29 hectares. The local references include Balarampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balarampur at about 10 km.

In short:

Chakulia is a village in Balarampur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331738 and 1,417 people in 282 households.

Village Code331738
Population1,417
Households282
Area387.29 hectares
Nearest TownBalarampur

Detailed village profile

Chakulia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,417 people, 387.29 hectares of reported area and Balarampur as the nearest town reference for Chakulia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Balarampur
CD Block Balarampur
  • Chakulia falls under Balarampur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331738.
  • The record lists 1,417 people living in 282 households.
  • The reported village area is 387.29 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balarampur.
  • 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
Chakulia
Census Village Code
331738
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balarampur
Sub-district Census Code
02393
CD Block
Balarampur
Households
282
Population
1,417
Male Population
728
Female Population
689
Sex Ratio
946.43
Area
387.29 hectares
Area
3.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Balarampur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723143
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 365.88 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.02 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 43.26% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 3.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chakulia in the official administrative record. Census village code 331738 and Balarampur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02393
Village Census Code
331738
CD Block Code
0240
CD Block Name
Balarampur

Location and Distance

Balarampur is the nearest town listed for Chakulia, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 47.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balarampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
47.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balarampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Balarampur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
387.29 hectares
Area
3.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,417 people in 282 households, with 728 male residents and 689 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 8.33% and ST share is 43.26% for Chakulia. Population density works out to about 365.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
282
Total Population
1,417
Male Population
728
Female Population
689
Sex Ratio
946.43
Average Household Size
5.02
SC Population
118
SC Male Population
55
SC Female Population
63
SC Population Share
8.33
ST Population
613
ST Male Population
325
ST Female Population
288
ST Population Share
43.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chakulia list 2 government primary schools. 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chakulia include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.46 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chakulia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chakulia 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 Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chakulia is reported as 17 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chakulia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 363.38 hectares and irrigated land is 12.4 hectares (3.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.55
Net Area Sown In Hectares
363.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
350.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.4
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.4 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 Chakulia

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
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 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 33%
Canara Bank 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%
State Bank of India 1 17%
Uco Bank 1 17%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Dist-Purulia, Wb Opposite Sbi Br, Po-Rangadihi, Ps-Balarampur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
Canara Bank ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Nh 32 Near Axis Bank ATM Balarampur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
Punjab National Bank ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Purulia, West Bengal, Rangadih P. O, Balarampur, Puralia Sadar South Sub Div, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
State Bank of India ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Balrampur Balrampur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
Uco Bank ATM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Puruliya Balarampur Station Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143
Axis Bank Limited CRM 723143 Puruliya Balarampur Balarampur (Ct) Po Rangadih, District Puruliya, PIN Code 723143 Ground Floor Maya Lodge, Station Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723143

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 Chakulia village located?

Chakulia is in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chakulia village in?

Chakulia village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Chakulia village in?

Chakulia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chakulia under?

Chakulia comes under Balarampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chakulia?

The Census village code of Chakulia is 331738.

What is the population of Chakulia village?

The village record lists 1,417 people and 282 households for Chakulia.

How many households are in Chakulia village?

The village record lists 282 households for Chakulia.

What is the male and female population of Chakulia?

The record lists 728 male residents and 689 female residents for Chakulia.

What is the sex ratio of Chakulia village?

The sex ratio of Chakulia is 946.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chakulia village?

The reported geographical area of Chakulia is 387.29 hectares.

What is the population density of Chakulia village?

The approximate population density of Chakulia is 365.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chakulia?

The nearest town listed for Chakulia is Balarampur, about 10 km away.

How far is Chakulia from the district headquarters?

Chakulia is about 47.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chakulia from the sub-district headquarters?

Chakulia is about 19.5 km from Balarampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chakulia?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Chakulia.

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

For Chakulia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 363.38 hectares and irrigated land is 12.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chakulia. These records include 5 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 Chakulia.

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.