Where is Ruchap village located?
Ruchap is in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ruchap Village
Ruchap is an inhabited village in Balarampur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331734, the Census 2011 record lists 1,566 people in 272 households and the reported area is 295.42 hectares. The local references include Balarampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balarampur at about 5 km.
Village Code331734
Population1,566
Households272
Area295.42 hectares
Nearest TownBalarampur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ruchap
- Census Village Code
- 331734
- 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
- 272
- Population
- 1,566
- Male Population
- 798
- Female Population
- 768
- Sex Ratio
- 962.41
- Area
- 295.42 hectares
- Area
- 2.95 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Balarampur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723143
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ruchap at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,566 people, 295.42 hectares of reported area and Balarampur as the nearest town reference for Ruchap, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ruchap falls under Balarampur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331734.
- The record lists 1,566 people living in 272 households.
- The reported village area is 295.42 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density530.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.76 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.58%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share37.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ruchap in the official administrative record. Census village code 331734 and Balarampur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02393
- Village Census Code
- 331734
- CD Block Code
- 0240
- CD Block Name
- Balarampur
Location and Distance
Balarampur is the nearest town listed for Ruchap, about 5 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 42.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Balarampur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22.2 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 42.1 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Balarampur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Balarampur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 295.42 hectares
- Area
- 2.95 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,566 people in 272 households, with 798 male residents and 768 female residents. The average household size is 5.76, and SC share is 12.58% and ST share is 37.04% for Ruchap. Population density works out to about 530.09 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 272
- Total Population
- 1,566
- Male Population
- 798
- Female Population
- 768
- Sex Ratio
- 962.41
- Average Household Size
- 5.76
- SC Population
- 197
- SC Male Population
- 94
- SC Female Population
- 103
- SC Population Share
- 12.58
- ST Population
- 580
- ST Male Population
- 303
- ST Female Population
- 277
- ST Population Share
- 37.04
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ruchap 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 Ruchap. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ruchap 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
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 3.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ruchap include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ruchap include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ruchap is reported as 21 hours per day in summer and 22 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
- 21 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ruchap show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegitable and Bamboo Basket, net sown area is 286.62 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares (2.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Bamboo Basket
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegitable
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 286.62
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 278.62 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 8 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 Ruchap
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 83% |
| CRM | 1 | 17% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Ruchap village in?
Ruchap village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Ruchap village in?
Ruchap village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Ruchap under?
Ruchap comes under Balarampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ruchap?
The Census village code of Ruchap is 331734.
What is the population of Ruchap village?
The village record lists 1,566 people and 272 households for Ruchap.
How many households are in Ruchap village?
The village record lists 272 households for Ruchap.
What is the male and female population of Ruchap?
The record lists 798 male residents and 768 female residents for Ruchap.
What is the sex ratio of Ruchap village?
The sex ratio of Ruchap is 962.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ruchap village?
The reported geographical area of Ruchap is 295.42 hectares.
What is the population density of Ruchap village?
The approximate population density of Ruchap is 530.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ruchap?
The nearest town listed for Ruchap is Balarampur, about 5 km away.
How far is Ruchap from the district headquarters?
Ruchap is about 42.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ruchap from the sub-district headquarters?
Ruchap is about 22.2 km from Balarampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ruchap?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Ruchap.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ruchap?
For Ruchap, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegitable and Bamboo Basket, net sown area is 286.62 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ruchap?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ruchap. 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 Ruchap.