Indian Village Directory

Shalchura Village

Shalchura is an inhabited village in Neturia Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330398, the Census 2011 record lists 195 people in 38 households and the reported area is 153.31 hectares. The local references include Neturia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Panchet at about 5 km.

In short:

Shalchura is a village in Neturia Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 330398 and 195 people in 38 households.

Village Code330398
Population195
Households38
Area153.31 hectares
Nearest TownPanchet

Detailed village profile

Shalchura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 195 people, 153.31 hectares of reported area and Panchet as the nearest town reference for Shalchura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Neturia
CD Block Neturia
  • Shalchura falls under Neturia Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 330398.
  • The record lists 195 people living in 38 households.
  • The reported village area is 153.31 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Panchet.
  • 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
Shalchura
Census Village Code
330398
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Neturia
Sub-district Census Code
02383
CD Block
Neturia
Households
38
Population
195
Male Population
94
Female Population
101
Sex Ratio
1,074.47
Area
153.31 hectares
Area
1.53 sq km
Nearest Town
Panchet
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723133
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 127.19 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.69% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 76.92% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 0.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shalchura in the official administrative record. Census village code 330398 and Neturia CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02383
Village Census Code
330398
CD Block Code
0230
CD Block Name
Neturia

Location and Distance

Panchet is the nearest town listed for Shalchura, about 5 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 67 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Neturia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
67 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Panchet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town
Panchet
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
153.31 hectares
Area
1.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 195 people in 38 households, with 94 male residents and 101 female residents. The average household size is 5.13, and SC share is 7.69% and ST share is 76.92% for Shalchura. Population density works out to about 127.19 people per sq km.

Total Households
38
Total Population
195
Male Population
94
Female Population
101
Sex Ratio
1,074.47
Average Household Size
5.13
SC Population
15
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
9
SC Population Share
7.69
ST Population
150
ST Male Population
73
ST Female Population
77
ST Population Share
76.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shalchura 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 Shalchura include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
111 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shalchura.

Animal Cart
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shalchura include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shalchura is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shalchura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 39.91 hectares and irrigated land is 0.25 hectares (0.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.4000000000000057
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.91
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.66 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.25
Canals Area In Hectares
0.25 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
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 Shalchura

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 67%
CRM 3 25%
Electronic Kiosk 1 8.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 4 33%
Union Bank of India 2 17%
Bank of Baroda 1 8.3%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 8.3%
State Bank of India 1 8.3%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 723133 Puruliya Purulia - II Raghunathpur (M) Raniganj Road Patra Apartment, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723133
Axis Bank Limited CRM 723133 Puruliya Purulia - II Raghunathpur (M) Barakar Road 237/1 Ward No ; 13 Raghunathpur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723133
State Bank of India ATM 723133 Puruliya Raghunathpur - II Raghabpur Purulia Raghunath Pur Bazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723133
Union Bank of India ATM 723133 Puruliya Raghunathpur - I Gagra Main Road Jharu Khamar More Village Kumrugora, Gagra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723133
Canara Bank ATM 723133 Puruliya Purulia - II Raghunathpur (M) 0 Thermal Power Station, Dumdumi, Raghunathpur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723133
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 723133 Puruliya Purulia - II Raghunathpur (M) Dist. Purulia, West Bengal - 723133 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Munshefdanga, Raghunathpur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723133
Uco Bank ATM 723133 Puruliya Purulia - II Raghunathpur (M) Raghunathpur Munsefdanga, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723133
Canara Bank ATM 723133 Puruliya Purulia - II Raghunathpur (M) Near Technical Building Inside Plant Canteen Building, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723133

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 Shalchura village located?

Shalchura is in Neturia Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shalchura village in?

Shalchura village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Shalchura village in?

Shalchura village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shalchura under?

Shalchura comes under Neturia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shalchura?

The Census village code of Shalchura is 330398.

What is the population of Shalchura village?

The village record lists 195 people and 38 households for Shalchura.

How many households are in Shalchura village?

The village record lists 38 households for Shalchura.

What is the male and female population of Shalchura?

The record lists 94 male residents and 101 female residents for Shalchura.

What is the sex ratio of Shalchura village?

The sex ratio of Shalchura is 1,074.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shalchura village?

The reported geographical area of Shalchura is 153.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Shalchura village?

The approximate population density of Shalchura is 127.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shalchura?

The nearest town listed for Shalchura is Panchet, about 5 km away.

How far is Shalchura from the district headquarters?

Shalchura is about 67 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shalchura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shalchura is about 11.6 km from Neturia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shalchura?

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

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

For Shalchura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 39.91 hectares and irrigated land is 0.25 hectares.

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

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shalchura. These records include 8 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 Shalchura.

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.