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Chaukunya Village

Chaukunya is an inhabited village in Para Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330027, the Census 2011 record lists 868 people in 162 households and the reported area is 174.55 hectares. The local references include Para CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Chaukunya is a village in Para Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 330027 and 868 people in 162 households.
Village Code330027
Population868
Households162
Area174.55 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia

Key Village Facts

Village
Chaukunya
Census Village Code
330027
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
162
Population
868
Male Population
450
Female Population
418
Sex Ratio
928.89
Area
174.55 hectares
Area
1.75 sq km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723126
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chaukunya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 868 people, 174.55 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Chaukunya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockPara
CD BlockPara
  • Chaukunya falls under Para Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 330027.
  • The record lists 868 people living in 162 households.
  • The reported village area is 174.55 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.

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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 Density497.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaukunya in the official administrative record. Census village code 330027 and Para CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02380
Village Census Code
330027
CD Block Code
0227
CD Block Name
Para

Location and Distance

Purulia is the nearest town listed for Chaukunya, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Para
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
174.55 hectares
Area
1.75 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 868 people in 162 households, with 450 male residents and 418 female residents. The average household size is 5.36, and SC share is 49.65% and ST share is 0% for Chaukunya. Population density works out to about 497.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
162
Total Population
868
Male Population
450
Female Population
418
Sex Ratio
928.89
Average Household Size
5.36
SC Population
431
SC Male Population
217
SC Female Population
214
SC Population Share
49.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
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
56 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chaukunya 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chaukunya is reported as 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chaukunya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Chatai and net sown area is 68 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Chatai
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
50.55
Net Area Sown In Hectares
68.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
68 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chaukunya

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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Chaukunya village located?

Chaukunya is in Para Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chaukunya village in?

Chaukunya village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Chaukunya village in?

Chaukunya village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chaukunya under?

Chaukunya comes under Para Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chaukunya?

The Census village code of Chaukunya is 330027.

What is the population of Chaukunya village?

The village record lists 868 people and 162 households for Chaukunya.

How many households are in Chaukunya village?

The village record lists 162 households for Chaukunya.

What is the male and female population of Chaukunya?

The record lists 450 male residents and 418 female residents for Chaukunya.

What is the sex ratio of Chaukunya village?

The sex ratio of Chaukunya is 928.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chaukunya village?

The reported geographical area of Chaukunya is 174.55 hectares.

What is the population density of Chaukunya village?

The approximate population density of Chaukunya is 497.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chaukunya?

The nearest town listed for Chaukunya is Purulia, about 10 km away.

How far is Chaukunya from the district headquarters?

Chaukunya is about 52 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chaukunya from the sub-district headquarters?

Chaukunya is about 18.5 km from Para, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chaukunya?

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

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

For Chaukunya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Chatai and net sown area is 68 hectares.

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

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

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.