Where is Chalka village located?
Chalka is in Para Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chalka Village
Chalka is an inhabited village in Para Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330053, the Census 2011 record lists 215 people in 29 households and the reported area is 131.72 hectares. The local references include Para CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 3 km.
Village Code330053
Population215
Households29
Area131.72 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chalka
- Census Village Code
- 330053
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Para
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02380
- CD Block
- Para
- Households
- 29
- Population
- 215
- Male Population
- 115
- Female Population
- 100
- Sex Ratio
- 869.57
- Area
- 131.72 hectares
- Area
- 1.32 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 3 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723126
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chalka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 215 people, 131.72 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Chalka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chalka falls under Para Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 330053.
- The record lists 215 people living in 29 households.
- The reported village area is 131.72 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purulia.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density163.23 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.41 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.07%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chalka in the official administrative record. Census village code 330053 and Para CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02380
- Village Census Code
- 330053
- CD Block Code
- 0227
- CD Block Name
- Para
Location and Distance
Purulia is the nearest town listed for Chalka, about 3 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 56.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Para
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13.7 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 56.1 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 3 km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 3 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 131.72 hectares
- Area
- 1.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 215 people in 29 households, with 115 male residents and 100 female residents. The average household size is 7.41, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.07% for Chalka. Population density works out to about 163.23 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 29
- Total Population
- 215
- Male Population
- 115
- Female Population
- 100
- Sex Ratio
- 869.57
- Average Household Size
- 7.41
- ST Population
- 213
- ST Male Population
- 114
- ST Female Population
- 99
- ST Population Share
- 99.07
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chalka 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
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chalka 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
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 52 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chalka include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chalka include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chalka is reported as 18 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chalka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 64 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 15.72
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 64.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 64 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chalka
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 33% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723126 | Puruliya | Para | Dubra (Ct) | Purulia, West Bengal, Dubra, Sadar North Sub-Division, Para Police Station, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723126 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 723126 | Puruliya | Para | Anara | Barakar Road State Bank Building Shyampur-Anara, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723126 |
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
Which district is Chalka village in?
Chalka village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Chalka village in?
Chalka village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Chalka under?
Chalka comes under Para Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chalka?
The Census village code of Chalka is 330053.
What is the population of Chalka village?
The village record lists 215 people and 29 households for Chalka.
How many households are in Chalka village?
The village record lists 29 households for Chalka.
What is the male and female population of Chalka?
The record lists 115 male residents and 100 female residents for Chalka.
What is the sex ratio of Chalka village?
The sex ratio of Chalka is 869.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chalka village?
The reported geographical area of Chalka is 131.72 hectares.
What is the population density of Chalka village?
The approximate population density of Chalka is 163.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chalka?
The nearest town listed for Chalka is Purulia, about 3 km away.
How far is Chalka from the district headquarters?
Chalka is about 56.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chalka from the sub-district headquarters?
Chalka is about 13.7 km from Para, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chalka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chalka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chalka?
For Chalka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 64 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chalka?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chalka. These records include 2 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 Chalka.