Daknikata (P) is an inhabited village in Matigara Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306559, the Census 2011 record lists 4,497 people in 994 households and the reported area is 269.52 hectares. The local references include Matigara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 10 km.
In short:
Daknikata (P) is a village in Matigara Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306559 and 4,497 people in 994 households.
Village Code306559
Population4,497
Households994
Area269.52 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri
Detailed village profile
Daknikata (P) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,497 people, 269.52 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Daknikata (P), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Daknikata (P) falls under Matigara Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 306559.
The record lists 4,497 people living in 994 households.
The reported village area is 269.52 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Siliguri.
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
Daknikata (P)
Census Village Code
306559
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Darjiling
District Census Code
327
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Matigara
Sub-district Census Code
02162
CD Block
Matigara
Households
994
Population
4,497
Male Population
2,296
Female Population
2,201
Sex Ratio
958.62
Area
269.52 hectares
Area
2.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Siliguri
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734010
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 Density1,668.52 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.52 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.94%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share39.63%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Daknikata (P) in the official administrative record. Census village code 306559 and Matigara CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02162
Village Census Code
306559
CD Block Code
0009
CD Block Name
Matigara
Location and Distance
Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Daknikata (P), about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kadamtala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.1 km
District Headquarter
Darjiling
Nearest Statutory Town
Siliguri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Siliguri
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
269.52 hectares
Area
2.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,497 people in 994 households, with 2,296 male residents and 2,201 female residents. The average household size is 4.52, and SC share is 12.94% and ST share is 39.63% for Daknikata (P). Population density works out to about 1,668.52 people per sq km.
Total Households
994
Total Population
4,497
Male Population
2,296
Female Population
2,201
Sex Ratio
958.62
Average Household Size
4.52
SC Population
582
SC Male Population
298
SC Female Population
284
SC Population Share
12.94
ST Population
1,782
ST Male Population
874
ST Female Population
908
ST Population Share
39.63
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Daknikata (P) list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
3
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Daknikata (P) include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Daknikata (P) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Daknikata (P) include self-help groups, 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Daknikata (P) is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Daknikata (P) show that reported agricultural commodities include Tea and Tea Processing, net sown area is 176.44 hectares and irrigated land is 30.28 hectares (17.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Tea
Manufacturers Commodities First
Tea Processing
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
93.08
Net Area Sown In Hectares
176.44
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
146.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.28
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30.28 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
71%
CRM
2
29%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
4
57%
Union Bank of India
1
14%
Bank of India
1
14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
1
14%
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
State Bank of India
ATM
734010
Darjiling
Matigara
Matigarahat
Khaprail More State Bank of India Matigarahat, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734010
Bank of India
CRM
734010
Darjiling
Matigara
Matigarahat
Beside Nh -31 Khaprail More Matigara, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734010
Union Bank of India
ATM
734010
Darjiling
Matigara
Tari (Ct)
Main Road, Tarivillage Corporationbankbuilding, Phansidewamore, Tari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734010
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
CRM
734010
Darjiling
Matigara
Matigarahat
Uttarayan, Matigarahat, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal - 734010. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Shop No. G0002, City Centre, Block G, Da…
State Bank of India
ATM
734010
Darjiling
Matigara
Khaprail
Matigara Sishudangi Matigara, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734010
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 Daknikata (P) village located?
Daknikata (P) is in Matigara Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Daknikata (P) village in?
Daknikata (P) village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Daknikata (P) village in?
Daknikata (P) village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Daknikata (P) under?
Daknikata (P) comes under Matigara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Daknikata (P)?
The Census village code of Daknikata (P) is 306559.
What is the population of Daknikata (P) village?
The village record lists 4,497 people and 994 households for Daknikata (P).
How many households are in Daknikata (P) village?
The village record lists 994 households for Daknikata (P).
What is the male and female population of Daknikata (P)?
The record lists 2,296 male residents and 2,201 female residents for Daknikata (P).
What is the sex ratio of Daknikata (P) village?
The sex ratio of Daknikata (P) is 958.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Daknikata (P) village?
The reported geographical area of Daknikata (P) is 269.52 hectares.
What is the population density of Daknikata (P) village?
The approximate population density of Daknikata (P) is 1,668.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Daknikata (P)?
The nearest town listed for Daknikata (P) is Siliguri, about 10 km away.
How far is Daknikata (P) from the sub-district headquarters?
Daknikata (P) is about 10.1 km from Kadamtala, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Daknikata (P)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Daknikata (P).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Daknikata (P)?
For Daknikata (P), reported agricultural commodities include Tea and Tea Processing, net sown area is 176.44 hectares and irrigated land is 30.28 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Daknikata (P)?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Daknikata (P). These records include 4 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 Daknikata (P).
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Daknikata (P).
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.