Where is Ponkamra village located?
Ponkamra is in Falta Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ponkamra Village
Ponkamra is an inhabited village in Falta Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 334261, the Census 2011 record lists 2,664 people in 607 households and the reported area is 52.1 hectares. The local references include Falta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Diamond Harbour at about 10 km.
Village Code334261
Population2,664
Households607
Area52.1 hectares
Nearest TownDiamond Harbour
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ponkamra
- Census Village Code
- 334261
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- South Twenty Four Parganas
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Falta
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02425
- CD Block
- Falta
- Households
- 607
- Population
- 2,664
- Male Population
- 1,402
- Female Population
- 1,262
- Sex Ratio
- 900.14
- Area
- 52.1 hectares
- Area
- 0.52 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Diamond Harbour
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 743503
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ponkamra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,664 people, 52.1 hectares of reported area and Diamond Harbour as the nearest town reference for Ponkamra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ponkamra falls under Falta Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 334261.
- The record lists 2,664 people living in 607 households.
- The reported village area is 52.1 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Diamond Harbour.
- 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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- 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 Density5,113.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ponkamra in the official administrative record. Census village code 334261 and Falta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02425
- Village Census Code
- 334261
- CD Block Code
- 0272
- CD Block Name
- Falta
Location and Distance
Diamond Harbour is the nearest town listed for Ponkamra, about 10 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 35.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Falta
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Alipore
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35.5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Diamond Harbour
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Diamond Harbour
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 52.1 hectares
- Area
- 0.52 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,664 people in 607 households, with 1,402 male residents and 1,262 female residents. The average household size is 4.39, and SC share is 0.38% and ST share is 0% for Ponkamra. Population density works out to about 5,113.24 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 607
- Total Population
- 2,664
- Male Population
- 1,402
- Female Population
- 1,262
- Sex Ratio
- 900.14
- Average Household Size
- 4.39
- SC Population
- 10
- SC Male Population
- 6
- SC Female Population
- 4
- SC Population Share
- 0.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ponkamra 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 Ponkamra. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ponkamra include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ponkamra include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ponkamra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ponkamra is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ponkamra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mung and Jori, net sown area is 46.75 hectares and irrigated land is 46.75 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Jori
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Mung
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.35
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 46.75
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 46.75
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 46.75 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 Ponkamra
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
- 35
- Banks in Matched Records
- 9
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 31 | 89% |
| CRM | 4 | 11% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 18 | 51% |
| Punjab National Bank | 6 | 17% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 8.6% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 3 | 8.6% |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1 | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 743503 | South 24 Parganas | Bishnupur - II | Amtala (Ct) | Nibaran Dutta Road Amtala, Village and Po Kanyanagar Amtala, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743503 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 743503 | South 24 Parganas | Bishnupur - I | Doultabad | 24 Pgs.(s) Moudi, Daulatabad, 24 Pgs.(s)-743503, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743503 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 743503 | South 24 Parganas | Bishnupur - II | Maukhali | Amtala Budge Budge Main Road Moukhali More Moukhali, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743503 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 743503 | South 24 Parganas | Bishnupur - II | Amtala (Ct) | West Bengal Village - Amtala, Bishnupur, (Beside Amtala Rural Hospital) Amtala, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743503 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 743503 | South 24 Parganas | Bishnupur - II | Ramkrishnapur (Ct) | C/O Bank of Baroda, Ramkrishnapur Ramkrishnapur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743503 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 743503 | South 24 Parganas | Bishnupur - II | Borahanpur | Borhanpur Borhanpur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743503 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 743503 | South 24 Parganas | Bishnupur - II | Mamudpur | 24 Pgs South Nibaran Dutta Rd, Kanyanagar, 24 Pgs(s)-743503, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743503 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 743503 | South 24 Parganas | Bishnupur - II | Chak Enayetnagar (Ct) | P.S.-Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal Pirtala, Baruipur Road, Vill: Mirpur, P. O-Chak Enayet Nagar, South 24 P… |
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 Ponkamra village in?
Ponkamra village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Ponkamra village in?
Ponkamra village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Ponkamra under?
Ponkamra comes under Falta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ponkamra?
The Census village code of Ponkamra is 334261.
What is the population of Ponkamra village?
The village record lists 2,664 people and 607 households for Ponkamra.
How many households are in Ponkamra village?
The village record lists 607 households for Ponkamra.
What is the male and female population of Ponkamra?
The record lists 1,402 male residents and 1,262 female residents for Ponkamra.
What is the sex ratio of Ponkamra village?
The sex ratio of Ponkamra is 900.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ponkamra village?
The reported geographical area of Ponkamra is 52.1 hectares.
What is the population density of Ponkamra village?
The approximate population density of Ponkamra is 5,113.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ponkamra?
The nearest town listed for Ponkamra is Diamond Harbour, about 10 km away.
How far is Ponkamra from the district headquarters?
Ponkamra is about 35.5 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ponkamra from the sub-district headquarters?
Ponkamra is about 9.5 km from Falta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ponkamra?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Ponkamra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ponkamra?
For Ponkamra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mung and Jori, net sown area is 46.75 hectares and irrigated land is 46.75 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ponkamra?
The page shows 35 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ponkamra. These records include 9 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 Ponkamra.