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Bhikari Chilema Village

Bhikari Chilema is an inhabited village in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331852, the Census 2011 record lists 1,821 people in 340 households and the reported area is 502.67 hectares. The local references include Barabazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 42 km.

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Quick answer: Bhikari Chilema is a village in Barabazar Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331852 and 1,821 people in 340 households.
Village Code331852
Population1,821
Households340
Area502.67 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhikari Chilema
Census Village Code
331852
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barabazar
Sub-district Census Code
02394
CD Block
Barabazar
Households
340
Population
1,821
Male Population
927
Female Population
894
Sex Ratio
964.4
Area
502.67 hectares
Area
5.03 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723143
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhikari Chilema at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,821 people, 502.67 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Bhikari Chilema, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockBarabazar
  • Bhikari Chilema falls under Barabazar Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331852.
  • The record lists 1,821 people living in 340 households.
  • The reported village area is 502.67 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density362.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.6%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share55.41%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhikari Chilema in the official administrative record. Census village code 331852 and Barabazar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02394
Village Census Code
331852
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Barabazar

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Bhikari Chilema, about 42 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 51.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barabazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.7 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
51.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
502.67 hectares
Area
5.03 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,821 people in 340 households, with 927 male residents and 894 female residents. The average household size is 5.36, and SC share is 0.6% and ST share is 55.41% for Bhikari Chilema. Population density works out to about 362.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
340
Total Population
1,821
Male Population
927
Female Population
894
Sex Ratio
964.4
Average Household Size
5.36
SC Population
11
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
0.6
ST Population
1,009
ST Male Population
508
ST Female Population
501
ST Population Share
55.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhikari Chilema list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhikari Chilema 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 in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
160 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhikari Chilema include mobile phone coverage, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Railway Station
Available
Tractors
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhikari Chilema include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhikari Chilema 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 Bhikari Chilema show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 234.67 hectares and irrigated land is 5 hectares (2.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
104.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
234.67
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
229.67 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.0
Tanks Lakes 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhikari Chilema

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
7
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 86%
CRM 1 14%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 29%
Canara Bank 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%
Punjab National Bank 1 14%
State Bank of India 1 14%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 723143 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) 0 Hdfcbankatm Vill.balarampur, Tatapuruliamainroad Distpurulia, 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 Bhikari Chilema village located?

Bhikari Chilema is in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bhikari Chilema village in?

Bhikari Chilema village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Bhikari Chilema village in?

Bhikari Chilema village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bhikari Chilema under?

Bhikari Chilema comes under Barabazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhikari Chilema?

The Census village code of Bhikari Chilema is 331852.

What is the population of Bhikari Chilema village?

The village record lists 1,821 people and 340 households for Bhikari Chilema.

How many households are in Bhikari Chilema village?

The village record lists 340 households for Bhikari Chilema.

What is the male and female population of Bhikari Chilema?

The record lists 927 male residents and 894 female residents for Bhikari Chilema.

What is the sex ratio of Bhikari Chilema village?

The sex ratio of Bhikari Chilema is 964.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhikari Chilema village?

The reported geographical area of Bhikari Chilema is 502.67 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhikari Chilema village?

The approximate population density of Bhikari Chilema is 362.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhikari Chilema?

The nearest town listed for Bhikari Chilema is Puruliya, about 42 km away.

How far is Bhikari Chilema from the district headquarters?

Bhikari Chilema is about 51.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhikari Chilema from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhikari Chilema is about 14.7 km from Barabazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhikari Chilema?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bhikari Chilema.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhikari Chilema?

For Bhikari Chilema, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 234.67 hectares and irrigated land is 5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhikari Chilema?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhikari Chilema. These records include 6 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 Bhikari Chilema.

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.