Indian Village Directory

Karche Village

Karche is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331431, the Census 2011 record lists 1,448 people in 284 households and the reported area is 333.91 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.

In short:

Karche is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331431 and 1,448 people in 284 households.

Village Code331431
Population1,448
Households284
Area333.91 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Detailed village profile

Karche at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,448 people, 333.91 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Karche, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jhalda - II
CD Block Jhalda - II
  • Karche falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331431.
  • The record lists 1,448 people living in 284 households.
  • The reported village area is 333.91 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 Village Facts

Village
Karche
Census Village Code
331431
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
284
Population
1,448
Male Population
739
Female Population
709
Sex Ratio
959.4
Area
333.91 hectares
Area
3.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723215
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 Density 433.65 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.1 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.43% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 88.26% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 0.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karche in the official administrative record. Census village code 331431 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331431
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Karche, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 40.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
46.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
40.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
333.91 hectares
Area
3.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,448 people in 284 households, with 739 male residents and 709 female residents. The average household size is 5.1, and SC share is 10.43% and ST share is 88.26% for Karche. Population density works out to about 433.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
284
Total Population
1,448
Male Population
739
Female Population
709
Sex Ratio
959.4
Average Household Size
5.1
SC Population
151
SC Male Population
76
SC Female Population
75
SC Population Share
10.43
ST Population
1,278
ST Male Population
652
ST Female Population
626
ST Population Share
88.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karche 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karche. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karche include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
42.61 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karche include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karche is reported as 22 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
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karche show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables, net sown area is 211.6 hectares and irrigated land is 1.5 hectares (0.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Forest Area In Hectares
2.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
77.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
211.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
210.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.5 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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karche village located?

Karche is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Karche village in?

Karche village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Karche village in?

Karche village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Karche under?

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

What is the Census village code of Karche?

The Census village code of Karche is 331431.

What is the population of Karche village?

The village record lists 1,448 people and 284 households for Karche.

How many households are in Karche village?

The village record lists 284 households for Karche.

What is the male and female population of Karche?

The record lists 739 male residents and 709 female residents for Karche.

What is the sex ratio of Karche village?

The sex ratio of Karche is 959.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karche village?

The reported geographical area of Karche is 333.91 hectares.

What is the population density of Karche village?

The approximate population density of Karche is 433.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karche?

The nearest town listed for Karche is Jhalda, about 10 km away.

How far is Karche from the district headquarters?

Karche is about 40.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karche from the sub-district headquarters?

Karche is about 46.5 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karche?

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

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

For Karche, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables, net sown area is 211.6 hectares and irrigated land is 1.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Karche.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Karche.

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.