Village code 327290

Challa Village, Barjora Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Challa is a village in Barjora Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Bankura district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Challa village map in West Bengal
Challa village map image for Barjora Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Challa is a village in Barjora Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Bankura district, West Bengal. For Challa, the population is 1,111, PIN code is 722203 and Census village code is 327290. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Challa village
Village code327290
PIN code722203
Population1,111
Households265
Area134.91 ha / 1.35 sq. km / 333 acres
Population density824 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1013 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBankura (3 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtBankura
Census 2011 districtBankura

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 722203. This helps users verify the postal area for Challa, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Challa village
PIN code722203
Post offices linked with this PINBeliatore SO, Barbendya BO, Barkura BO, Bhattapara BO, Brindabanpur BO, and Chhandar BO
Best matching post officeBeliatore SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtBankura
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionBankura Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Challa comes under Challa gram panchayat and Barjora C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Barjora Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Barjora at 13.20 km. The Census district headquarters, Bankura, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Challa
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtBankura
Census 2011 districtBankura
State code19
District code339
Block / Census sub-district code2363
C.D. Block code210
Block panchayat code210

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Challa village and its household count.

Total population

1,111 residents in 265 households

Male population

552

Female population

559

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 698; Scheduled Tribes: 1

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Challa
Primary health sub-centre1
Mobile health clinic1
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Challa
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageNot available in village
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Challa
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power6 hours per day
Winter domestic power10 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Challa
Net area sown91.05 hectares
Irrigated area25.16 hectares
Unirrigated area65.89 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area16.19 hectares
Non-agricultural area43.86 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Challa
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Beliatore, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Beliatore, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Beliatore, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Challa

Bankura (3 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Barjora is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Challa
Nearest major townBankura (3 km)
Block headquartersBarjora (13.20 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Challa. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Challa
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength2
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength2
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff in Position1
Mobile Health Clinic1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer1
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage UncoveredAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Navigable Waterways River CanalAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Challa village located?

Challa is located in Barjora Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Bankura.

Which Block is Challa in?

Challa is in Barjora Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Challa in?

District: Bankura.

What is the village code of Challa?

The Census village code of Challa is 327290.

What is the PIN code of Challa?

The PIN code reported for Challa is 722203.

What is the population of Challa?

Challa has 1,111 residents in 265 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Challa?

The nearest statutory town to Challa is Bankura (3 km).

Which crops are grown in Challa?

The main crops reported for Challa are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Challa?

Land-use details for Challa include net area sown: 91.05 hectares, irrigated area: 25.16 hectares, and unirrigated area: 65.89 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Challa?

Government primary school status for Challa is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Challa?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Challa?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Challa?

The total geographical area of Challa is 134.91 hectares.

How many households are in Challa?

Challa has 265 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Challa?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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