Indian Village Directory

Ichatu Village

Ichatu is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331248, the Census 2011 record lists 441 people in 95 households and the reported area is 242.87 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 19 km.

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Quick answer: Ichatu is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331248 and 441 people in 95 households.
Village Code331248
Population441
Households95
Area242.87 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Ichatu
Census Village Code
331248
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - I
Sub-district Census Code
02390
CD Block
Jhalda - I
Households
95
Population
441
Male Population
229
Female Population
212
Sex Ratio
925.76
Area
242.87 hectares
Area
2.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723202
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ichatu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 441 people, 242.87 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Ichatu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - I
  • Ichatu falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331248.
  • The record lists 441 people living in 95 households.
  • The reported village area is 242.87 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
  • 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 Density181.58 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share36.96%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share15.65%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share7.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ichatu in the official administrative record. Census village code 331248 and Jhalda - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331248
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Ichatu, about 19 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 61.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
61.7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
242.87 hectares
Area
2.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 441 people in 95 households, with 229 male residents and 212 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 36.96% and ST share is 15.65% for Ichatu. Population density works out to about 181.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
95
Total Population
441
Male Population
229
Female Population
212
Sex Ratio
925.76
Average Household Size
4.64
SC Population
163
SC Male Population
85
SC Female Population
78
SC Population Share
36.96
ST Population
69
ST Male Population
31
ST Female Population
38
ST Population Share
15.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ichatu 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 Ichatu include tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
48.19 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ichatu include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ichatu include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ichatu is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ichatu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Bamboo Basket, net sown area is 77.8 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (7.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Bamboo Basket
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
101.58 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
77.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
71.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6 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 Ichatu

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
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
ICICI Bank Limited 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
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 723202 Puruliya Jhalda - I Jhalda (P) (Ct) Jhalda, West Bengal Ward No. 4, Po Ps- Jhalda, 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

Where is Ichatu village located?

Ichatu is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Ichatu village in?

Ichatu village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Ichatu village in?

Ichatu village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ichatu under?

Ichatu comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ichatu?

The Census village code of Ichatu is 331248.

What is the population of Ichatu village?

The village record lists 441 people and 95 households for Ichatu.

How many households are in Ichatu village?

The village record lists 95 households for Ichatu.

What is the male and female population of Ichatu?

The record lists 229 male residents and 212 female residents for Ichatu.

What is the sex ratio of Ichatu village?

The sex ratio of Ichatu is 925.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ichatu village?

The reported geographical area of Ichatu is 242.87 hectares.

What is the population density of Ichatu village?

The approximate population density of Ichatu is 181.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ichatu?

The nearest town listed for Ichatu is Jhalda, about 19 km away.

How far is Ichatu from the district headquarters?

Ichatu is about 61.7 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ichatu from the sub-district headquarters?

Ichatu is about 18.5 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ichatu?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ichatu.

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

For Ichatu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Bamboo Basket, net sown area is 77.8 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.

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

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

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.