Indian Village Directory

Kanara Village

Kanara is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331064, the Census 2011 record lists 1,836 people in 377 households and the reported area is 403.93 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 46 km.

In short:

Kanara is a village in Puncha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331064 and 1,836 people in 377 households.

Village Code331064
Population1,836
Households377
Area403.93 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Detailed village profile

Kanara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,836 people, 403.93 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Kanara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Puncha
CD Block Puncha
  • Kanara falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331064.
  • The record lists 1,836 people living in 377 households.
  • The reported village area is 403.93 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
Kanara
Census Village Code
331064
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
377
Population
1,836
Male Population
936
Female Population
900
Sex Ratio
961.54
Area
403.93 hectares
Area
4.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
46 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723151
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 454.53 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.87 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.99% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 21.08% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 14.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanara in the official administrative record. Census village code 331064 and Puncha CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02388
Village Census Code
331064
CD Block Code
0235
CD Block Name
Puncha

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Kanara, about 46 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 53.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Puncha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
53.7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
46 km
Total Geographical Area
403.93 hectares
Area
4.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,836 people in 377 households, with 936 male residents and 900 female residents. The average household size is 4.87, and SC share is 16.99% and ST share is 21.08% for Kanara. Population density works out to about 454.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
377
Total Population
1,836
Male Population
936
Female Population
900
Sex Ratio
961.54
Average Household Size
4.87
SC Population
312
SC Male Population
148
SC Female Population
164
SC Population Share
16.99
ST Population
387
ST Male Population
185
ST Female Population
202
ST Population Share
21.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kanara list 2 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanara 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 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.91 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kanara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kanara 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kanara is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 15 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kanara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Musterd, net sown area is 220 hectares and irrigated land is 31 hectares (14.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Basket Wevaring
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Gamcha
Agricultural Commodities Third
Musterd
Forest Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
157.02
Net Area Sown In Hectares
220.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
189 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
31.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
30 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 Kanara

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 PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

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

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Kanara village located?

Kanara is in Puncha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kanara village in?

Kanara village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Kanara village in?

Kanara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kanara under?

Kanara comes under Puncha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kanara?

The Census village code of Kanara is 331064.

What is the population of Kanara village?

The village record lists 1,836 people and 377 households for Kanara.

How many households are in Kanara village?

The village record lists 377 households for Kanara.

What is the male and female population of Kanara?

The record lists 936 male residents and 900 female residents for Kanara.

What is the sex ratio of Kanara village?

The sex ratio of Kanara is 961.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kanara village?

The reported geographical area of Kanara is 403.93 hectares.

What is the population density of Kanara village?

The approximate population density of Kanara is 454.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kanara?

The nearest town listed for Kanara is Puruliya, about 46 km away.

How far is Kanara from the district headquarters?

Kanara is about 53.7 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kanara from the sub-district headquarters?

Kanara is about 10 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kanara?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kanara.

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

For Kanara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Musterd, net sown area is 220 hectares and irrigated land is 31 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanara. 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 Kanara.

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.