Where is Karche village located?
Karche is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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.
Village Code331431
Population1,448
Households284
Area333.91 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density433.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.43%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share88.26%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.7%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
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.