Indian Village Directory

Baskotal Village

Baskotal is an inhabited village in Dinhata - II Block of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 308701, the Census 2011 record lists 1,832 people in 474 households and the reported area is 147.37 hectares. The local references include Dinhata - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dinhata at about 20 km.

In short:

Baskotal is a village in Dinhata - II Block, Koch Bihar district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 308701 and 1,832 people in 474 households.

Village Code308701
Population1,832
Households474
Area147.37 hectares
Nearest TownDinhata

Detailed village profile

Baskotal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,832 people, 147.37 hectares of reported area and Dinhata as the nearest town reference for Baskotal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Koch Bihar
Block Dinhata - II
CD Block Dinhata - II
  • Baskotal falls under Dinhata - II Block in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 308701.
  • The record lists 1,832 people living in 474 households.
  • The reported village area is 147.37 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dinhata.
  • 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
Baskotal
Census Village Code
308701
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Koch Bihar
District Census Code
329
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dinhata - II
Sub-district Census Code
02188
CD Block
Dinhata - II
Households
474
Population
1,832
Male Population
978
Female Population
854
Sex Ratio
873.21
Area
147.37 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Dinhata
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
736168
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 Density 1,243.13 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 49.62% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Baskotal in the official administrative record. Census village code 308701 and Dinhata - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
329
Sub-district Census Code
02188
Village Census Code
308701
CD Block Code
0035
CD Block Name
Dinhata - II

Location and Distance

Dinhata is the nearest town listed for Baskotal, about 20 km away. Cooch Behar is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sahebganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22.1 km
District Headquarter
Cooch Behar
Distance from District Headquarter
46 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dinhata
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Dinhata
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
147.37 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,832 people in 474 households, with 978 male residents and 854 female residents. The average household size is 3.86, and SC share is 49.62% and ST share is 0% for Baskotal. Population density works out to about 1,243.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
474
Total Population
1,832
Male Population
978
Female Population
854
Sex Ratio
873.21
Average Household Size
3.86
SC Population
909
SC Male Population
486
SC Female Population
423
SC Population Share
49.62
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Baskotal 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Baskotal include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Baskotal.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Baskotal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Baskotal is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Baskotal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 96.35 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
49.42
Net Area Sown In Hectares
96.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
96.35 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

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Baskotal

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
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 2 50%
Bank of Baroda 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 736134 Koch Bihar Dinhata - II Salmara Salmara Salmara, Ps Sahebganj, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736134
Central Bank of India ATM 736166 Koch Bihar Dinhata - II Khitaber Kuthi Pratham Khanda Cooch Behar Village and P.O. Chowdhurihat, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736166
State Bank of India ATM 736176 Koch Bihar Dinhata - II Sahebganj Dinhata Panchayet Samity Dinhata-II B.D.O. Office, Cooch Behar, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736176
Central Bank of India ATM 736176 Koch Bihar Dinhata - II Sahebganj Sahebganj Dinhata Choudhurihat Road, Sahebganj, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736176

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 Baskotal village located?

Baskotal is in Dinhata - II Block of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Baskotal village in?

Baskotal village is in Koch Bihar district.

Which state is Baskotal village in?

Baskotal village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Baskotal under?

Baskotal comes under Dinhata - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Baskotal?

The Census village code of Baskotal is 308701.

What is the population of Baskotal village?

The village record lists 1,832 people and 474 households for Baskotal.

How many households are in Baskotal village?

The village record lists 474 households for Baskotal.

What is the male and female population of Baskotal?

The record lists 978 male residents and 854 female residents for Baskotal.

What is the sex ratio of Baskotal village?

The sex ratio of Baskotal is 873.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Baskotal village?

The reported geographical area of Baskotal is 147.37 hectares.

What is the population density of Baskotal village?

The approximate population density of Baskotal is 1,243.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Baskotal?

The nearest town listed for Baskotal is Dinhata, about 20 km away.

How far is Baskotal from the district headquarters?

Baskotal is about 46 km from Cooch Behar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Baskotal from the sub-district headquarters?

Baskotal is about 22.1 km from Sahebganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Baskotal?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Baskotal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Baskotal?

For Baskotal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 96.35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Baskotal?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Baskotal. These records include 3 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 Baskotal.

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.