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Kuchung Village

Kuchung is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331123, the Census 2011 record lists 764 people in 158 households and the reported area is 253.96 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 26 km.

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Quick answer: Kuchung is a village in Puncha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331123 and 764 people in 158 households.
Village Code331123
Population764
Households158
Area253.96 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Key Village Facts

Village
Kuchung
Census Village Code
331123
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
158
Population
764
Male Population
387
Female Population
377
Sex Ratio
974.16
Area
253.96 hectares
Area
2.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723101
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kuchung at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 764 people, 253.96 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Kuchung, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockPuncha
CD BlockPuncha
  • Kuchung falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331123.
  • The record lists 764 people living in 158 households.
  • The reported village area is 253.96 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density300.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.84 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.37%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share21.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kuchung in the official administrative record. Census village code 331123 and Puncha CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02388
Village Census Code
331123
CD Block Code
0235
CD Block Name
Puncha

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Kuchung, about 26 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 33.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Puncha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
39.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
33.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
253.96 hectares
Area
2.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 764 people in 158 households, with 387 male residents and 377 female residents. The average household size is 4.84, and SC share is 9.69% and ST share is 5.37% for Kuchung. Population density works out to about 300.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
158
Total Population
764
Male Population
387
Female Population
377
Sex Ratio
974.16
Average Household Size
4.84
SC Population
74
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
38
SC Population Share
9.69
ST Population
41
ST Male Population
22
ST Female Population
19
ST Population Share
5.37
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Hand Pump
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
85.69 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kuchung 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
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kuchung include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kuchung 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 Kuchung show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetable, net sown area is 123.31 hectares and irrigated land is 26.3 hectares (21.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
20.96 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
123.31
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
97.01 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.3
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
15.3 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 Kuchung

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
45
Banks in Matched Records
14
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 33 73%
CRM 12 27%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 17 38%
Punjab National Bank 10 22%
Bank of Baroda 3 6.7%
ICICI Bank Limited 3 6.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 4.4%

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
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 723101 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) Nh 32, Ranchi Road, Near Mayur Hotel 1st Floor, Raj Complex, Nh 32, Ranchi Road Nh 32, Ranchi Road, Near Mayur Hotel, P…
Punjab National Bank ATM 723101 Puruliya Arsha Kantadi Purulia Kantadi, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Bank of Baroda ATM 723101 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) B. T. Sarkar Road, Purulia-723101 B. Sarkar Road, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Bank of India ATM 723101 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) Dist. Purulia Hattala, Court Road, Near Msa Ground, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Central Bank of India ATM 723101 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) Purulia Ganganada Mukherje Rd, P. B. No.42, Puruliya, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 723101 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) 0 Ward No. 01, Holding No.21, Plot No. 3856, North Lake Road, Raghabpur More, Purulia, Wb, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Punjab National Bank ATM 723101 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) Purulia N. G. St, Main Rd, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Punjab National Bank ATM 723101 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) Chana Chur Gali, Purulia Purulia Science Museum, North Lake Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101

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 Kuchung village located?

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

Which district is Kuchung village in?

Kuchung village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Kuchung village in?

Kuchung village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kuchung under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kuchung?

The Census village code of Kuchung is 331123.

What is the population of Kuchung village?

The village record lists 764 people and 158 households for Kuchung.

How many households are in Kuchung village?

The village record lists 158 households for Kuchung.

What is the male and female population of Kuchung?

The record lists 387 male residents and 377 female residents for Kuchung.

What is the sex ratio of Kuchung village?

The sex ratio of Kuchung is 974.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kuchung village?

The reported geographical area of Kuchung is 253.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Kuchung village?

The approximate population density of Kuchung is 300.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kuchung?

The nearest town listed for Kuchung is Puruliya, about 26 km away.

How far is Kuchung from the district headquarters?

Kuchung is about 33.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kuchung from the sub-district headquarters?

Kuchung is about 39.6 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kuchung?

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

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

For Kuchung, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetable, net sown area is 123.31 hectares and irrigated land is 26.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 45 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kuchung. These records include 14 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 Kuchung.

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.