Where is Penchara village located?
Penchara is in Puncha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Penchara Village
Penchara is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331109, the Census 2011 record lists 2,614 people in 467 households and the reported area is 492.44 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 24 km.
Village Code331109
Population2,614
Households467
Area492.44 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Penchara
- Census Village Code
- 331109
- 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
- 467
- Population
- 2,614
- Male Population
- 1,344
- Female Population
- 1,270
- Sex Ratio
- 944.94
- Area
- 492.44 hectares
- Area
- 4.92 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Puruliya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 24 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723101
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Penchara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,614 people, 492.44 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Penchara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Penchara falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331109.
- The record lists 2,614 people living in 467 households.
- The reported village area is 492.44 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.
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 Density530.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.41%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.09%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share37.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Penchara in the official administrative record. Census village code 331109 and Puncha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02388
- Village Census Code
- 331109
- CD Block Code
- 0235
- CD Block Name
- Puncha
Location and Distance
Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Penchara, about 24 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 23.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Puncha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 23.4 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Puruliya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 24 km
- Nearest Town
- Puruliya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 24 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 492.44 hectares
- Area
- 4.92 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,614 people in 467 households, with 1,344 male residents and 1,270 female residents. The average household size is 5.6, and SC share is 9.41% and ST share is 11.09% for Penchara. Population density works out to about 530.83 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 467
- Total Population
- 2,614
- Male Population
- 1,344
- Female Population
- 1,270
- Sex Ratio
- 944.94
- Average Household Size
- 5.6
- SC Population
- 246
- SC Male Population
- 118
- SC Female Population
- 128
- SC Population Share
- 9.41
- ST Population
- 290
- ST Male Population
- 148
- ST Female Population
- 142
- ST Population Share
- 11.09
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Penchara list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Penchara 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 70.73 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Penchara include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Penchara 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Penchara 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 Penchara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegitable, net sown area is 333.87 hectares and irrigated land is 124.24 hectares (37.2% 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
- Vegitable
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 35 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 52.840000000000074
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 333.87
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 209.63 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 124.24
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 120.24 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Penchara
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 33 | 73% |
| CRM | 12 | 27% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Penchara village in?
Penchara village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Penchara village in?
Penchara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Penchara under?
Penchara comes under Puncha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Penchara?
The Census village code of Penchara is 331109.
What is the population of Penchara village?
The village record lists 2,614 people and 467 households for Penchara.
How many households are in Penchara village?
The village record lists 467 households for Penchara.
What is the male and female population of Penchara?
The record lists 1,344 male residents and 1,270 female residents for Penchara.
What is the sex ratio of Penchara village?
The sex ratio of Penchara is 944.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Penchara village?
The reported geographical area of Penchara is 492.44 hectares.
What is the population density of Penchara village?
The approximate population density of Penchara is 530.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Penchara?
The nearest town listed for Penchara is Puruliya, about 24 km away.
How far is Penchara from the district headquarters?
Penchara is about 23.4 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Penchara from the sub-district headquarters?
Penchara is about 14.4 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Penchara?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Penchara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Penchara?
For Penchara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegitable, net sown area is 333.87 hectares and irrigated land is 124.24 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Penchara?
The page shows 45 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Penchara. 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 Penchara.