How many villages are listed for West Bengal?
West Bengal has 40,218 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 18 districts and 341 blocks.
Indian Village Directory
West Bengal (WB) Village Directory
The West Bengal (WB) village directory brings together 40,218 Census 2011 village records from 18 districts and 341 blocks. It helps you find villages by district, block, Census village code, population, households, area and nearest-town details. Across these records, West Bengal has 37,478 inhabited villages, 2,740 uninhabited village entries, 62,183,113 people, 13,813,165 households and 7,821,425 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Paschim Medinipur has the highest number of village records; South Twenty Four Parganas has the largest listed village population; nearest-town names are reported for 795 local references. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 37,478 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 32,023 villages, all-weather road is reported for 21,011 villages. The village figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India; postal context is available for 8,787 post offices and 1,131 PIN codes; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) access records.
West Bengal has 40,218 Census 2011 village records in this directory, organised across 18 districts and 341 blocks. The page also compares population, households, area, facilities, postal references and bank service context where available.
Districts18
Local Admin Units341
Villages40,218
Population62,183,113
Households13,813,165
Key Facts
- Village Records
- 40,218 Census 2011 village records
- Districts Covered
- 18
- Blocks
- 341
- Inhabited Villages
- 37,478
- Listed Population
- 62,183,113
- Households
- 13,813,165
- Recorded Village Area
- 7,821,425 hectares
- Most Village Records
- Paschim Medinipur (8,695 villages)
- Largest Listed Population
- South Twenty Four Parganas (6,074,188 people)
District-wise Village List
West Bengal's district table compares 18 districts by village count, Census code, population, households and recorded area. Paschim Medinipur has the most village records with 8,695 entries. South Twenty Four Parganas has the largest listed village population at 6,074,188 people.
| District | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankura | 339 | 3,823 | 9.5% | 94% | 3,296,901 | 5.3% | 862 | 701,159 | 678,952.90 | 8.7% | 485.6 | Aguri Band Punisol | Official Site |
| Barddhaman | 335 | 2,502 | 6.2% | 97% | 4,639,264 | 7.5% | 1,854 | 1,071,561 | 610,049.17 | 7.8% | 760.5 | Rayan | |
| Birbhum | 334 | 2,458 | 6.1% | 91% | 3,052,956 | 4.9% | 1,242 | 715,476 | 442,558.03 | 5.7% | 689.8 | Margram | Official Site |
| Dakshin Dinajpur | 331 | 1,631 | 4.1% | 97% | 1,439,981 | 2.3% | 883 | 339,231 | 220,907.24 | 2.8% | 651.8 | Patiram | Official Site |
| Darjiling | 327 | 688 | 1.7% | 90% | 1,118,860 | 1.8% | 1,626 | 236,694 | 313,271.73 | 4% | 357.2 | Mangpu Cinchona Plantation | |
| Haora | 341 | 650 | 1.6% | 99% | 1,775,885 | 2.9% | 2,732 | 391,434 | 95,843.98 | 1.2% | 1,852.9 | Gobindapur | |
| Hugli | 338 | 1,866 | 4.6% | 99% | 3,390,646 | 5.5% | 1,817 | 781,480 | 282,273.95 | 3.6% | 1,201.2 | Bara Kamalapur | |
| Jalpaiguri | 328 | 733 | 1.8% | 98% | 2,812,495 | 4.5% | 3,837 | 625,015 | 570,215.28 | 7.3% | 493.2 | Patkata | Official Site |
| Koch Bihar | 329 | 1,194 | 3% | 95% | 2,529,652 | 4.1% | 2,119 | 596,027 | 332,743.17 | 4.3% | 760.2 | Sitalkuchi | |
| Maldah | 332 | 1,772 | 4.4% | 91% | 3,447,185 | 5.5% | 1,945 | 734,207 | 358,967.51 | 4.6% | 960.3 | Sultanganj (P) | |
| Murshidabad | 333 | 2,167 | 5.4% | 87% | 5,703,115 | 9.2% | 2,632 | 1,286,200 | 508,952.35 | 6.5% | 1,120.6 | Katlamari | Official Site |
| Nadia | 336 | 1,308 | 3.3% | 93% | 3,728,727 | 6% | 2,851 | 883,310 | 361,784.75 | 4.6% | 1,030.6 | Debagram | Official Site |
| North Twenty Four Parganas | 337 | 1,528 | 3.8% | 99% | 4,277,619 | 6.9% | 2,799 | 993,234 | 335,096.79 | 4.3% | 1,276.5 | Banglani | |
| Paschim Medinipur | 344 | 8,695 | 22% | 87% | 5,190,771 | 8.3% | 597 | 1,142,875 | 910,544.18 | 12% | 570.1 | Chanipat | Official Site |
| Purba Medinipur | 345 | 2,998 | 7.5% | 98% | 4,503,161 | 7.2% | 1,502 | 988,784 | 373,518.50 | 4.8% | 1,205.6 | Jalpai | Official Site |
| Puruliya | 340 | 2,667 | 6.6% | 92% | 2,556,801 | 4.1% | 959 | 495,836 | 607,639 | 7.8% | 420.8 | Tulin | |
| South Twenty Four Parganas | 343 | 2,044 | 5.1% | 98% | 6,074,188 | 9.8% | 2,972 | 1,298,259 | 511,918.10 | 6.5% | 1,186.6 | Ganespur | |
| Uttar Dinajpur | 330 | 1,494 | 3.7% | 99% | 2,644,906 | 4.3% | 1,77 | 532,383 | 306,188.19 | 3.9% | 863.8 | Mahua | Official Site |
Districts with the most village records
The ranking shows where village records are most concentrated in West Bengal. Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Purba Medinipur appear near the top by village count, so they are useful starting points for district-wise village search and local comparison.
| Rank | District | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paschim Medinipur | 8,695 | 22% | 5,190,771 | 8.3% | 910,544.18 | 12% |
| 2 | Bankura | 3,823 | 9.5% | 3,296,901 | 5.3% | 678,952.90 | 8.7% |
| 3 | Purba Medinipur | 2,998 | 7.5% | 4,503,161 | 7.2% | 373,518.50 | 4.8% |
| 4 | Puruliya | 2,667 | 6.6% | 2,556,801 | 4.1% | 607,639 | 7.8% |
| 5 | Barddhaman | 2,502 | 6.2% | 4,639,264 | 7.5% | 610,049.17 | 7.8% |
| 6 | Birbhum | 2,458 | 6.1% | 3,052,956 | 4.9% | 442,558.03 | 5.7% |
| 7 | Murshidabad | 2,167 | 5.4% | 5,703,115 | 9.2% | 508,952.35 | 6.5% |
| 8 | South Twenty Four Parganas | 2,044 | 5.1% | 6,074,188 | 9.8% | 511,918.10 | 6.5% |
| 9 | Hugli | 1,866 | 4.6% | 3,390,646 | 5.5% | 282,273.95 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Maldah | 1,772 | 4.4% | 3,447,185 | 5.5% | 358,967.51 | 4.6% |
Largest Villages by Population
This table lists the most populated villages in West Bengal based on Census 2011 village records. Patkata is the largest listed village by population here, with 43,360 people and 9,717 households.
| Rank | Village | Population | State Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patkata | 43,360 | 0.1% | 9,717 | 4.5 | 7,192.40 | 602.9 | Jalpaiguri | 12.0 |
| 2 | Birpara Tea Garden | 42,080 | 0.1% | 8,943 | 4.7 | 2,607.38 | 1,613.9 | Sayerkata | 13.0 |
| 3 | Berubari | 41,593 | 0.1% | 9,643 | 4.3 | 6,424.09 | 647.5 | Haldibari | 12.0 |
| 4 | Sitalkuchi | 37,052 | 0.1% | 8,607 | 4.3 | 4,525.49 | 818.7 | Matha Bhanga | 22.0 |
| 5 | Sukani | 35,276 | 0.1% | 7,735 | 4.6 | 5,580.58 | 632.1 | Jalpaiguri | 10.0 |
| 6 | Balarampur | 34,113 | 0.1% | 8,262 | 4.1 | 5,052.29 | 675.2 | Tufanganj | 12.0 |
| 7 | Katlamari | 33,290 | 0.1% | 7,555 | 4.4 | 1,610.05 | 2,067.6 | Berhampore | 50.0 |
| 8 | Ganespur | 32,932 | 0.1% | 7,237 | 4.6 | 1,600.53 | 2,057.6 | Diamond Harbour | 47.0 |
| 9 | Debagram | 32,695 | 0.1% | 7,817 | 4.2 | 1,943.72 | 1,682.1 | Krisnagar | 40.0 |
| 10 | Bara Haldibari (P) | 32,340 | 0.1% | 7,488 | 4.3 | 4,080.27 | 792.6 | Haldibari | 5.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
This table compares villages with the largest recorded geographical area in West Bengal. Junglee Mohal has the largest listed area here at 25,305.8 hectares.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | State Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junglee Mohal | 25,305.80 | 0.3% | 21,408 | 84.6 | 4,575 | 0.18 | Sliguri | 10.0 |
| 2 | Singalila Forest | 17,777.86 | 0.2% | 1,632 | 9.2 | 329 | 0.02 | Darjeeling | 130.0 |
| 3 | Henry's Island | 15,973.51 | 0.2% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | Kakdwip | 35.0 |
| 4 | Mangpu Cinchona Plantation | 12,173.47 | 0.2% | 13,768 | 113.1 | 3,094 | 0.25 | Darjeeling | 35.0 |
| 5 | Upper Tendu Forest (M) | 12,120 | 0.2% | 1,384 | 11.4 | 305 | 0.03 | Malbazar | 22.0 |
| 6 | Buxa Forest (Raja Bhatkhawa) | 11,968.42 | 0.2% | 9,242 | 77.2 | 2,072 | 0.17 | Alipurduar | 20.0 |
| 7 | Buxa Hill Forest | 11,662.98 | 0.1% | 2,889 | 24.8 | 608 | 0.05 | Alipurduar | 46.0 |
| 8 | Raydak Forest | 10,128.10 | 0.1% | 865 | 8.5 | 186 | 0.02 | Alipurduar | 33.0 |
| 9 | Dakshin Barajhar Forest | 9,893.79 | 0.1% | 1,208 | 12.2 | 261 | 0.03 | Falakata | 24.0 |
| 10 | Uttar Barajhar Forest | 8,753.40 | 0.1% | 1,783 | 20.4 | 405 | 0.05 | Alipurduar | 50.0 |
Post Offices and PIN Codes in West Bengal
This section gives a state-level postal summary from the available post office dataset.
The postal summary adds PIN code and India Post context for West Bengal. It includes 8,787 post offices, 1,131 PIN codes, 8,115 delivery offices and 7,063 branch offices. Use this for address reference, then verify important postal details with India Post.
Post Offices / 100 Villages21.8
PIN Codes / 100 Villages2.8
Delivery Office %92%
Branch Office %80%
Coordinate Coverage %100%
Post Offices8,787
Unique PIN Codes1,131
Delivery Offices8,115
Non-delivery Offices672
Head Offices46
Sub Offices1,678
Branch Offices7,063
District-wise Postal Summary
| Postal District | Post Offices | Unique PIN Codes | Delivery Offices | Branch Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Paraganas North | 694 | 144 | 575 | 459 |
| 24 Paraganas South | 774 | 67 | 760 | 697 |
| Alipurduar | 159 | 24 | 157 | 133 |
| Bankura | 494 | 47 | 483 | 439 |
| Birbhum | 467 | 45 | 448 | 406 |
| Coochbehar | 304 | 30 | 295 | 270 |
| Darjeeling | 173 | 45 | 163 | 121 |
| Dinajpur Dakshin | 163 | 16 | 155 | 142 |
| Dinajpur Uttar | 209 | 17 | 199 | 185 |
| Hooghly | 494 | 85 | 454 | 378 |
| Howrah | 348 | 55 | 302 | 252 |
| Jalpaiguri | 210 | 38 | 186 | 155 |
| Jhargram | 186 | 17 | 183 | 169 |
| Kalimpong | 48 | 11 | 45 | 37 |
| Kolkata | 218 | 74 | 73 | 1 |
| Maldah | 339 | 32 | 329 | 301 |
| Medinipur East | 630 | 88 | 617 | 533 |
| Medinipur West | 604 | 62 | 587 | 536 |
| Murshidabad | 594 | 71 | 565 | 508 |
| Nadia | 460 | 76 | 405 | 347 |
| Paschim Bardhaman | 215 | 66 | 168 | 114 |
| Purba Bardhaman | 560 | 66 | 527 | 473 |
| Purulia | 444 | 32 | 439 | 407 |
Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 743349 | 40 |
| 743373 | 40 |
| 743503 | 35 |
| 743329 | 34 |
| 711303 | 34 |
| 723121 | 34 |
| 731234 | 32 |
| 723131 | 31 |
| 736159 | 30 |
| 711401 | 30 |
Office Type Summary
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 46 |
| Sub Office | 1,678 |
| Branch Office | 7,063 |
ATM, CDM and CRM Access in West Bengal
The banking section summarises Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records for West Bengal. It includes 11,760 ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records, 42 banks and 1,118 PIN codes. These records are useful for local banking access checks, but they do not prove that a facility is inside a village. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages29.2
ATM Share73%
CDM Share0.4%
CRM Share25%
Records / Bank280
ATM/CDM/CRM Records11,760
ATMs8,552
CRMs2,995
CDMs47
Electronic Kiosks93
Banks42
PINs1,118
Device Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8,552 | 73% |
| CRM | 2,995 | 25% |
| CDM | 47 | 0.4% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 93 | 0.8% |
| E-Lobby | 70 | 0.6% |
| Other | 1 | 0% |
| E-Lobby | 70 | 0.6% |
| Conferencing | 1 | 0% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 1 | 0% |
Top Banks in This Area
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4,355 | 37% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1,267 | 11% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1,158 | 9.8% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 764 | 6.5% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 702 | 6% |
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 700001 | 165 | 1.4% |
| 734001 | 105 | 0.9% |
| 700019 | 103 | 0.9% |
| 700091 | 102 | 0.9% |
| 711101 | 96 | 0.8% |
| 713101 | 95 | 0.8% |
| 722101 | 83 | 0.7% |
| 732101 | 76 | 0.6% |
| 700084 | 76 | 0.6% |
| 700006 | 75 | 0.6% |
District-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
| District | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alipurduar | 108 | 86 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 20 |
| Bankura | 283 | 227 | 55 | 0 | 17 | 47 |
| Birbhum | 292 | 224 | 66 | 0 | 20 | 40 |
| Dakshin Dinajpur | 122 | 93 | 29 | 0 | 17 | 21 |
| Darjiling | 426 | 312 | 108 | 1 | 26 | 44 |
| Haora | 591 | 436 | 151 | 0 | 30 | 59 |
| Hugli | 726 | 557 | 167 | 0 | 23 | 93 |
| Jalpaiguri | 251 | 197 | 52 | 0 | 23 | 47 |
| Jhargram | 80 | 65 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 22 |
| Kalimpong | 36 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 8 |
| Koch Bihar | 142 | 109 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 26 |
| Kolkata | 2,685 | 1,678 | 886 | 28 | 42 | 149 |
| Maldah | 277 | 219 | 55 | 1 | 23 | 34 |
| Murshidabad | 476 | 351 | 108 | 1 | 16 | 75 |
| Nadia | 597 | 470 | 119 | 1 | 23 | 68 |
| North 24 Parganas | 1,600 | 1,144 | 434 | 7 | 33 | 169 |
| Paschim Bardhaman | 548 | 389 | 149 | 4 | 33 | 71 |
| Paschim Medinipur | 427 | 347 | 78 | 1 | 24 | 68 |
| Purba Bardhaman | 466 | 360 | 103 | 1 | 25 | 75 |
| Purba Medinipur | 483 | 364 | 116 | 1 | 20 | 82 |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access dataset. They are shown for local reference and should be verified with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 735204 | Alipurduar | Alipurduar - I | Birpara (Ct) | Dist-Alipurdar, Wb VILL Hosp Gate No 2, Po-Birpara, Ps-Banarhat, Alipurduar, West Bengal, 735204 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 722205 | Bankura | Bankura - I | Badra | West Bengal Khoshbag Indas Dist Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722205 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 734021 | Darjiling | Darjeeling Pulbazar | Bijanbari | Bijanbari Bijanbari Rashik Path, Bijanbari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734021 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 721516 | Jhargram | Binpur-I | Chamtyara | 0 Chamitara, P. O. Bamal-, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721516 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 735231 | Kalimpong | Gorubathan | Gorubathan Khasmahal | Gorubathan Gorubathan, P. O. Fagu, Kalimpong, West Bengal, 735231 |
| Au Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 700019 | Kolkata | No Block | Kolkata (M Corp.) | Kolkata 10, Hindustan Road, Doer Terrace, Gariahat Kolkata, West Bengal-700029, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 732138 | Maldah | Bamangola | Jagdala | VILL and Po.pakuahat, Malda, Wb, PIN- 732138 VILL and Po.pakuahat, Malda, Wb, PIN- 732138, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 731204 | Birbhum | Bolpur Sriniketan | Bolpur (P) | West Bengal Ground and Floor, G. S Sunshine Plaza, Sri Niketan Road, Near Jambuni Municipality Toll, Po+ps:- Bolpur, Pin… |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Population Summary
The population summary gives a quick demographic view of West Bengal's village records. It shows 62,183,113 people and 13,813,165 households, with male, female, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where they are reported.
Average Population / Village1,546
Average Household Size4.5
Inhabited Village %93%
Population Density / sq km795
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population62,183,113
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage shows how West Bengal's villages connect with local governance and nearby towns. The records include 340 CD blocks and 0 Gram Panchayats, with nearest-town names reported for 795 local references.
CD Blocks Reported340
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported795
CD blocks reported: Alipurduar - I, Alipurduar - II, Amdanga, Amta - I, Amta - II, Arambag, Arsha, Ausgram - I, Ausgram - II, Baduria, Bagda, Bagmundi and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage shows reported amenities from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) fields for West Bengal. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 37,478 villages (93% of all villages), mobile coverage in 32,023 villages (80% of all villages), all-weather road in 21,011 villages (52% of all villages). Treat this as a historical village amenities guide, not a live service guarantee.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 37,478 | 37,478 | 2,740 | 93.19 |
| Mobile Coverage | 32,023 | 37,478 | 8,195 | 79.62 |
| All-Weather Road | 21,011 | 37,478 | 19,207 | 52.24 |
| PDS Shop | 18,192 | 37,478 | 22,026 | 45.23 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 37,396 | 37,478 | 2,822 | 92.98 |
Median Nearest Town Distance15 km
Villages within 5 km2888
Villages over 25 km10675
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 2,888 | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Km | 11,169 | 30% |
| 10-25 Km | 12,566 | 34% |
| Over 25 Km | 10,675 | 29% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights help explain how West Bengal's villages relate to towns and administrative headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 37,298 villages, with an average of 21.23 km. Use these figures for general orientation, not for land survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 37,298 | 21.23 | 820 | Singdiha | Kharagpur |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for West Bengal. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 25 data fields and 957,654 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 5 | 201,090 | 160,872 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 114,802 | 77,085 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 117,914 | 112,343 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 298,980 | 126,941 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 74,956 | 53,034 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 37,478 | 18,192 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 112,434 | 112,188 |
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official state, district or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district has the most village records in West Bengal?
Paschim Medinipur has the most village records in West Bengal, with 8,695 entries. The district table also shows village share, population share, households, area and density.
Which district has the largest listed village population in West Bengal?
South Twenty Four Parganas has the largest listed village population in this West Bengal directory, with 6,074,188 people. Use this with the population-share column for a quick district comparison.
Which village has the highest population in West Bengal?
Patkata is the highest-population village shown for West Bengal, with 43,360 people and 9,717 households.
What population details are available for West Bengal villages?
The West Bengal population summary includes total population, households, male and female population, sex ratio, SC and ST figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.5 and population density is 795 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for West Bengal?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals for West Bengal include primary school in 37,478 villages (93% of all villages), domestic power supply in 37,396 villages (93% of all villages), mobile coverage in 32,023 villages (80% of all villages). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Does this page show post offices and PIN codes for West Bengal?
Yes. The postal summary includes 8,787 post offices and 1,131 PIN codes for West Bengal. That is about 21.8 post offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
What do the bank ATM, CDM and CRM records mean for West Bengal?
The banking section uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records for ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) locations. West Bengal has 11,760 banking access records in this summary, about 29.2 records per 100 village records. These records do not prove that a facility is inside a village.
How do I find a Census village code in West Bengal?
Start from the West Bengal district table, open the district and block page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
What does block mean on this page?
In Census data this level is recorded as a sub-district. In local use, states may call it block, tehsil, taluka, mandal or tahasil. This page follows the common wording used for West Bengal where possible.
How can I verify land records for villages in West Bengal?
Use Banglarbhumi for official land-record checks in West Bengal. Most land portals ask for district, block, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the West Bengal village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PIN codes or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.