Where is Nikhral village located?
Nikhral is in Chanchal - I Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Nikhral Village
Nikhral is an inhabited village in Chanchal - I Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312148, the Census 2011 record lists 2,448 people in 614 households and the reported area is 77.17 hectares. The local references include Chanchal - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is English Bazar at about 78 km.
Village Code312148
Population2,448
Households614
Area77.17 hectares
Nearest TownEnglish Bazar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nikhral
- Census Village Code
- 312148
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Maldah
- District Census Code
- 332
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chanchal - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02210
- CD Block
- Chanchal - I
- Households
- 614
- Population
- 2,448
- Male Population
- 1,277
- Female Population
- 1,171
- Sex Ratio
- 916.99
- Area
- 77.17 hectares
- Area
- 0.77 sq km
- Nearest Town
- English Bazar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 78 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 732126
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Nikhral at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,448 people, 77.17 hectares of reported area and English Bazar as the nearest town reference for Nikhral, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Nikhral falls under Chanchal - I Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 312148.
- The record lists 2,448 people living in 614 households.
- The reported village area is 77.17 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is English Bazar.
- 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.
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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 Density3,172.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.99 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.99%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share88.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nikhral in the official administrative record. Census village code 312148 and Chanchal - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 332
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02210
- Village Census Code
- 312148
- CD Block Code
- 0057
- CD Block Name
- Chanchal - I
Location and Distance
English Bazar is the nearest town listed for Nikhral, about 78 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 67.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chanchal
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16.9 km
- District Headquarter
- English Bazar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 67.9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- English Bazar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 78 km
- Nearest Town
- English Bazar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 78 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 77.17 hectares
- Area
- 0.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,448 people in 614 households, with 1,277 male residents and 1,171 female residents. The average household size is 3.99, and SC share is 8.99% and ST share is 0% for Nikhral. Population density works out to about 3,172.22 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 614
- Total Population
- 2,448
- Male Population
- 1,277
- Female Population
- 1,171
- Sex Ratio
- 916.99
- Average Household Size
- 3.99
- SC Population
- 220
- SC Male Population
- 120
- SC Female Population
- 100
- SC Population Share
- 8.99
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nikhral list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 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
- 1
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- 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 Nikhral. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 10
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nikhral include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 8.5 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 41.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nikhral include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Nikhral 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- 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 Nikhral is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nikhral show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, net sown area is 58.68 hectares and irrigated land is 51.68 hectares (88.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 9.99
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 58.68
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 51.68
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 10.18 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Nikhral
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
- 18
- Banks in Matched Records
- 7
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 13 | 72% |
| CRM | 5 | 28% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 11 | 61% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 11% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 5.6% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 5.6% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 5.6% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 732125 | Maldah | Chanchal - I | Chanchal (Ct) | Harishchandrapur Gp, Po Ps Harishchandrapur Pin:- 732125, Dist Malda West Bengal. Plot No 2719/3776, Barduary Harishcha… |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 732123 | Maldah | Chanchal - I | Chanchal (Ct) | Main Road Chanchal Chanchal, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 732123 | Maldah | Chanchal - I | Chanchal (Ct) | Dist. Malda, West Bengal - 732123. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. and 1st Floor, College Road, Tara Tala, Chanchal, Maldah, West Ben… |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 732123 | Maldah | Chanchal - I | Chanchal (Ct) | Chanchal, Malda, 732123 Chanchal Bus Stand, Taraltala, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732123 | Maldah | Chanchal - I | Chanchal (Ct) | Malda Chanchal, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732123 | Maldah | Chanchal - I | Chanchal (Ct) | Chanchal Chanchal Sukanta More, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732123 | Maldah | Chanchal - I | Chanchal (Ct) | Chanchal Baisakhi Market, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732123 | Maldah | Chanchal - I | Kaligram | Chanchal Kaligram, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123 |
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
Which district is Nikhral village in?
Nikhral village is in Maldah district.
Which state is Nikhral village in?
Nikhral village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Nikhral under?
Nikhral comes under Chanchal - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nikhral?
The Census village code of Nikhral is 312148.
What is the population of Nikhral village?
The village record lists 2,448 people and 614 households for Nikhral.
How many households are in Nikhral village?
The village record lists 614 households for Nikhral.
What is the male and female population of Nikhral?
The record lists 1,277 male residents and 1,171 female residents for Nikhral.
What is the sex ratio of Nikhral village?
The sex ratio of Nikhral is 916.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nikhral village?
The reported geographical area of Nikhral is 77.17 hectares.
What is the population density of Nikhral village?
The approximate population density of Nikhral is 3,172.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nikhral?
The nearest town listed for Nikhral is English Bazar, about 78 km away.
How far is Nikhral from the district headquarters?
Nikhral is about 67.9 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nikhral from the sub-district headquarters?
Nikhral is about 16.9 km from Chanchal, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nikhral?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Nikhral.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nikhral?
For Nikhral, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, net sown area is 58.68 hectares and irrigated land is 51.68 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nikhral?
The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nikhral. These records include 7 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 Nikhral.