Saurang is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331134, the Census 2011 record lists 1,501 people in 274 households and the reported area is 681.23 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 30 km.
In short:
Saurang is a village in Puncha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331134 and 1,501 people in 274 households.
Village Code331134
Population1,501
Households274
Area681.23 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya
Detailed village profile
Saurang at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,501 people, 681.23 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Saurang, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Saurang falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331134.
The record lists 1,501 people living in 274 households.
The reported village area is 681.23 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
Saurang
Census Village Code
331134
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
274
Population
1,501
Male Population
765
Female Population
736
Sex Ratio
962.09
Area
681.23 hectares
Area
6.81 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 Density220.34 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.48 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.2%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.12%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share16.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Saurang in the official administrative record. Census village code 331134 and Puncha CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02388
Village Census Code
331134
CD Block Code
0235
CD Block Name
Puncha
Location and Distance
Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Saurang, about 30 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 32.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Puncha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38.4 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
32.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
681.23 hectares
Area
6.81 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,501 people in 274 households, with 765 male residents and 736 female residents. The average household size is 5.48, and SC share is 7.2% and ST share is 23.12% for Saurang. Population density works out to about 220.34 people per sq km.
Total Households
274
Total Population
1,501
Male Population
765
Female Population
736
Sex Ratio
962.09
Average Household Size
5.48
SC Population
108
SC Male Population
57
SC Female Population
51
SC Population Share
7.2
ST Population
347
ST Male Population
177
ST Female Population
170
ST Population Share
23.12
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Saurang 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 records mark ASHA worker as available for Saurang. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Saurang include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
26.03 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Saurang include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Saurang 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Saurang is reported as 20 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
20 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 Saurang show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustard and Potato, net sown area is 389.6 hectares and irrigated land is 64.8 hectares (16.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mustard
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
52.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
213.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
389.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
324.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
64.8
Waterfall Area In Hectares
64.8 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
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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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 summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM 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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
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
Where is Saurang village located?
Saurang is in Puncha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Saurang village in?
Saurang village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Saurang village in?
Saurang village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Saurang under?
Saurang comes under Puncha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Saurang?
The Census village code of Saurang is 331134.
What is the population of Saurang village?
The village record lists 1,501 people and 274 households for Saurang.
How many households are in Saurang village?
The village record lists 274 households for Saurang.
What is the male and female population of Saurang?
The record lists 765 male residents and 736 female residents for Saurang.
What is the sex ratio of Saurang village?
The sex ratio of Saurang is 962.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Saurang village?
The reported geographical area of Saurang is 681.23 hectares.
What is the population density of Saurang village?
The approximate population density of Saurang is 220.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Saurang?
The nearest town listed for Saurang is Puruliya, about 30 km away.
How far is Saurang from the district headquarters?
Saurang is about 32.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Saurang from the sub-district headquarters?
Saurang is about 38.4 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Saurang?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Saurang.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Saurang?
For Saurang, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustard and Potato, net sown area is 389.6 hectares and irrigated land is 64.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Saurang?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Saurang. 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 Saurang.
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.