Where is Chandra village located?
Chandra is in Puncha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chandra Village
Chandra is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331112, the Census 2011 record lists 3,884 people in 790 households and the reported area is 802.12 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 30 km.
Chandra is a village in Puncha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331112 and 3,884 people in 790 households.
Village Code331112
Population3,884
Households790
Area802.12 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya
Detailed village profile
Chandra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,884 people, 802.12 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Chandra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chandra falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331112.
- The record lists 3,884 people living in 790 households.
- The reported village area is 802.12 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
- 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
- Chandra
- Census Village Code
- 331112
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Puncha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02388
- CD Block
- Puncha
- Households
- 790
- Population
- 3,884
- Male Population
- 1,966
- Female Population
- 1,918
- Sex Ratio
- 975.58
- Area
- 802.12 hectares
- Area
- 8.02 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Puruliya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723128
- 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
484.22 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.92 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
12.92%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
7.23%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
39.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chandra in the official administrative record. Census village code 331112 and Puncha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02388
- Village Census Code
- 331112
- CD Block Code
- 0235
- CD Block Name
- Puncha
Location and Distance
Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Chandra, about 30 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Puncha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 33.1 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Puruliya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Puruliya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 802.12 hectares
- Area
- 8.02 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,884 people in 790 households, with 1,966 male residents and 1,918 female residents. The average household size is 4.92, and SC share is 12.92% and ST share is 7.23% for Chandra. Population density works out to about 484.22 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 790
- Total Population
- 3,884
- Male Population
- 1,966
- Female Population
- 1,918
- Sex Ratio
- 975.58
- Average Household Size
- 4.92
- SC Population
- 502
- SC Male Population
- 239
- SC Female Population
- 263
- SC Population Share
- 12.92
- ST Population
- 281
- ST Male Population
- 153
- ST Female Population
- 128
- ST Population Share
- 7.23
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chandra list 3 government primary schools. 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
- 3
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chandra. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chandra include hand pump 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 48 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chandra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chandra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chandra is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chandra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustered and Potato, net sown area is 623.67 hectares and irrigated land is 247.67 hectares (39.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Busket
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Mustered
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Potato
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 6.01 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 124.44
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 623.67
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 376 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 247.67
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 105 hectares
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 132.67 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chandra
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 100% |
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 | 723151 | Puruliya | Puncha | Puncha | Purulia Puncha, Sadar South Sub-Division, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723151 |
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 Chandra village in?
Chandra village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Chandra village in?
Chandra village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Chandra under?
Chandra comes under Puncha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chandra?
The Census village code of Chandra is 331112.
What is the population of Chandra village?
The village record lists 3,884 people and 790 households for Chandra.
How many households are in Chandra village?
The village record lists 790 households for Chandra.
What is the male and female population of Chandra?
The record lists 1,966 male residents and 1,918 female residents for Chandra.
What is the sex ratio of Chandra village?
The sex ratio of Chandra is 975.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chandra village?
The reported geographical area of Chandra is 802.12 hectares.
What is the population density of Chandra village?
The approximate population density of Chandra is 484.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chandra?
The nearest town listed for Chandra is Puruliya, about 30 km away.
How far is Chandra from the district headquarters?
Chandra is about 40 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chandra from the sub-district headquarters?
Chandra is about 33.1 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chandra?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Chandra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chandra?
For Chandra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustered and Potato, net sown area is 623.67 hectares and irrigated land is 247.67 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chandra?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chandra. These records include 1 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 Chandra.