Kachahatu is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331472, the Census 2011 record lists 3,057 people in 549 households and the reported area is 263.1 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 13 km.
In short:
Kachahatu is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331472 and 3,057 people in 549 households.
Village Code331472
Population3,057
Households549
Area263.1 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Kachahatu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,057 people, 263.1 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Kachahatu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kachahatu falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331472.
The record lists 3,057 people living in 549 households.
The reported village area is 263.1 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Kachahatu
Census Village Code
331472
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - II
Sub-district Census Code
02391
CD Block
Jhalda - II
Households
549
Population
3,057
Male Population
1,556
Female Population
1,501
Sex Ratio
964.65
Area
263.1 hectares
Area
2.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
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 Density1,161.92 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.57 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.45%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.72%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kachahatu in the official administrative record. Census village code 331472 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331472
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Kachahatu, about 13 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 31.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
31.7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
263.1 hectares
Area
2.63 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,057 people in 549 households, with 1,556 male residents and 1,501 female residents. The average household size is 5.57, and SC share is 4.45% and ST share is 0.72% for Kachahatu. Population density works out to about 1,161.92 people per sq km.
Total Households
549
Total Population
3,057
Male Population
1,556
Female Population
1,501
Sex Ratio
964.65
Average Household Size
5.57
SC Population
136
SC Male Population
76
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
4.45
ST Population
22
ST Male Population
10
ST Female Population
12
ST Population Share
0.72
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kachahatu 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 Kachahatu 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
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
67.64 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kachahatu include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kachahatu 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kachahatu is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kachahatu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 195.46 hectares and irrigated land is 8.52 hectares (4.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Net Area Sown In Hectares
195.46
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
186.94 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.52
Waterfall Area In Hectares
8.52 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
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Kachahatu is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Kachahatu village in?
Kachahatu village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Kachahatu village in?
Kachahatu village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kachahatu under?
Kachahatu comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kachahatu?
The Census village code of Kachahatu is 331472.
What is the population of Kachahatu village?
The village record lists 3,057 people and 549 households for Kachahatu.
How many households are in Kachahatu village?
The village record lists 549 households for Kachahatu.
What is the male and female population of Kachahatu?
The record lists 1,556 male residents and 1,501 female residents for Kachahatu.
What is the sex ratio of Kachahatu village?
The sex ratio of Kachahatu is 964.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kachahatu village?
The reported geographical area of Kachahatu is 263.1 hectares.
What is the population density of Kachahatu village?
The approximate population density of Kachahatu is 1,161.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kachahatu?
The nearest town listed for Kachahatu is Jhalda, about 13 km away.
How far is Kachahatu from the district headquarters?
Kachahatu is about 31.7 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kachahatu from the sub-district headquarters?
Kachahatu is about 18.2 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kachahatu?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kachahatu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kachahatu?
For Kachahatu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 195.46 hectares and irrigated land is 8.52 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kachahatu.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kachahatu.
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.