Where is Kachahatu village located?
Kachahatu is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kachahatu Village
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.
Village Code331472
Population3,057
Households549
Area263.1 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
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
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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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
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 kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.57 peopleCalculated 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.