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Panighata Village
Panighata is an inhabited village in Mirik Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306415, the Census 2011 record lists 5,235 people in 1,058 households and the reported area is 925.12 hectares. The local references include Mirik CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 32 km.
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Quick answer: Panighata is a village in Mirik Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306415 and 5,235 people in 1,058 households.
Village Code306415
Population5,235
Households1,058
Area925.12 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Panighata
- Census Village Code
- 306415
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Darjiling
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mirik
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02160
- CD Block
- Mirik
- Households
- 1,058
- Population
- 5,235
- Male Population
- 2,595
- Female Population
- 2,640
- Sex Ratio
- 1,017.34
- Area
- 925.12 hectares
- Area
- 9.25 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734423
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Panighata at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,235 people, 925.12 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Panighata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Panighata falls under Mirik Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306415.
- The record lists 5,235 people living in 1,058 households.
- The reported village area is 925.12 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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- 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.
- The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.
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 Density565.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.17%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share40.21%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Panighata in the official administrative record. Census village code 306415 and Mirik CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02160
- Village Census Code
- 306415
- CD Block Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Mirik
Location and Distance
Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Panighata, about 32 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mirik
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10.7 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Siliguri
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 925.12 hectares
- Area
- 9.25 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,235 people in 1,058 households, with 2,595 male residents and 2,640 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 17.17% and ST share is 40.21% for Panighata. Population density works out to about 565.87 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,058
- Total Population
- 5,235
- Male Population
- 2,595
- Female Population
- 2,640
- Sex Ratio
- 1,017.34
- Average Household Size
- 4.95
- SC Population
- 899
- SC Male Population
- 424
- SC Female Population
- 475
- SC Population Share
- 17.17
- ST Population
- 2,105
- ST Male Population
- 1,055
- ST Female Population
- 1,050
- ST Population Share
- 40.21
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Panighata list 6 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
- 6
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 6
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Panighata. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Dispensary Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Panighata include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Panighata.
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Panighata 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Panighata is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Panighata show that reported agricultural commodities include Tea, net sown area is 871.62 hectares and irrigated land is 450 hectares (51.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Tea
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 53.5
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 871.62
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 421.62 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 450.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 450 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Panighata
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
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 |
| State Bank of India |
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 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
734423 |
South 24 Parganas |
Baruipur |
Belgachhi |
Belegachi Belegachi, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 734423 |
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 Panighata village located?
Panighata is in Mirik Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Panighata village in?
Panighata village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Panighata village in?
Panighata village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Panighata under?
Panighata comes under Mirik Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Panighata?
The Census village code of Panighata is 306415.
What is the population of Panighata village?
The village record lists 5,235 people and 1,058 households for Panighata.
How many households are in Panighata village?
The village record lists 1,058 households for Panighata.
What is the male and female population of Panighata?
The record lists 2,595 male residents and 2,640 female residents for Panighata.
What is the sex ratio of Panighata village?
The sex ratio of Panighata is 1,017.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Panighata village?
The reported geographical area of Panighata is 925.12 hectares.
What is the population density of Panighata village?
The approximate population density of Panighata is 565.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Panighata?
The nearest town listed for Panighata is Siliguri, about 32 km away.
How far is Panighata from the sub-district headquarters?
Panighata is about 10.7 km from Mirik, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Panighata?
The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Panighata.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Panighata?
For Panighata, reported agricultural commodities include Tea, net sown area is 871.62 hectares and irrigated land is 450 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Panighata?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Panighata. 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 Panighata.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Panighata.
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.