Indian Village Directory

Chakalta Village

Chakalta is an inhabited village in Kashipur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330631, the Census 2011 record lists 1,538 people in 283 households and the reported area is 289.35 hectares. The local references include Kashipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is R. N. Pur at about 18 km.

In short:

Chakalta is a village in Kashipur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 330631 and 1,538 people in 283 households.

Village Code330631
Population1,538
Households283
Area289.35 hectares
Nearest TownR. N. Pur

Detailed village profile

Chakalta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,538 people, 289.35 hectares of reported area and R. N. Pur as the nearest town reference for Chakalta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Kashipur
CD Block Kashipur
  • Chakalta falls under Kashipur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 330631.
  • The record lists 1,538 people living in 283 households.
  • The reported village area is 289.35 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is R. N. Pur.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Chakalta
Census Village Code
330631
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kashipur
Sub-district Census Code
02385
CD Block
Kashipur
Households
283
Population
1,538
Male Population
791
Female Population
747
Sex Ratio
944.37
Area
289.35 hectares
Area
2.89 sq km
Nearest Town
R. N. Pur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723121
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 531.54 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 28.67% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.85% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 17.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chakalta in the official administrative record. Census village code 330631 and Kashipur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02385
Village Census Code
330631
CD Block Code
0232
CD Block Name
Kashipur

Location and Distance

R. N. Pur is the nearest town listed for Chakalta, about 18 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 50.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kashipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6.3 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
50.3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
R. N. Pur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town
R. N. Pur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
289.35 hectares
Area
2.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,538 people in 283 households, with 791 male residents and 747 female residents. The average household size is 5.43, and SC share is 28.67% and ST share is 0.85% for Chakalta. Population density works out to about 531.54 people per sq km.

Total Households
283
Total Population
1,538
Male Population
791
Female Population
747
Sex Ratio
944.37
Average Household Size
5.43
SC Population
441
SC Male Population
219
SC Female Population
222
SC Population Share
28.67
ST Population
13
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
8
ST Population Share
0.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chakalta list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chakalta include hand pump water and 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
65.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chakalta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chakalta 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chakalta is reported as 19 hours per day in summer and 21 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
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chakalta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 198 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares (17.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Oil Seeds
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
198.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
163 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
35.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
35 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chakalta

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
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
ATM 3 50%
CRM 2 33%
Electronic Kiosk 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Canara Bank 2 33%
Axis Bank Limited 1 17%

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
Canara Bank ATM 723121 Puruliya Kashipur Adra (Ct) Lower Benisol Ground Floor Adra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121
Axis Bank Limited CRM 723121 Puruliya Kashipur Adra (Ct) Adra Raghunathpur Road, Radha Bhawan, First Floor, Ps: Adra Adra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121
State Bank of India ATM 723121 Puruliya Kashipur Adra (Ct) Adra S. E. Rly, Adra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121
Canara Bank Electronic Kiosk 723121 Puruliya Kashipur Adra (Ct) Lower Benisol Ground Floor Adra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121
State Bank of India ATM 723121 Puruliya Kashipur Kashipur Drm Adra Purulia Sbi Drm Adra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121
State Bank of India CRM 723121 Puruliya Kashipur Adra (Ct) Adra S. E. Rly, Adra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121

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 Chakalta village located?

Chakalta is in Kashipur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chakalta village in?

Chakalta village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Chakalta village in?

Chakalta village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chakalta under?

Chakalta comes under Kashipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chakalta?

The Census village code of Chakalta is 330631.

What is the population of Chakalta village?

The village record lists 1,538 people and 283 households for Chakalta.

How many households are in Chakalta village?

The village record lists 283 households for Chakalta.

What is the male and female population of Chakalta?

The record lists 791 male residents and 747 female residents for Chakalta.

What is the sex ratio of Chakalta village?

The sex ratio of Chakalta is 944.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chakalta village?

The reported geographical area of Chakalta is 289.35 hectares.

What is the population density of Chakalta village?

The approximate population density of Chakalta is 531.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chakalta?

The nearest town listed for Chakalta is R. N. Pur, about 18 km away.

How far is Chakalta from the district headquarters?

Chakalta is about 50.3 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chakalta from the sub-district headquarters?

Chakalta is about 6.3 km from Kashipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chakalta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chakalta.

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

For Chakalta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 198 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chakalta. These records include 3 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 Chakalta.

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.