Indian Village Directory

Palgachhi Village

Palgachhi is an inhabited village in Kaliachak - III Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 313718, the Census 2011 record lists 8,303 people in 1,778 households and the reported area is 357.44 hectares. The local references include Kaliachak - III CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malda at about 30 km.

In short:

Palgachhi is a village in Kaliachak - III Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 313718 and 8,303 people in 1,778 households.

Village Code313718
Population8,303
Households1,778
Area357.44 hectares
Nearest TownMalda

Detailed village profile

Palgachhi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,303 people, 357.44 hectares of reported area and Malda as the nearest town reference for Palgachhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Maldah
CD Block Kaliachak - III
  • Palgachhi falls under Kaliachak - III Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 313718.
  • The record lists 8,303 people living in 1,778 households.
  • The reported village area is 357.44 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Malda.
  • 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
Palgachhi
Census Village Code
313718
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kaliachak - III
Sub-district Census Code
02222
CD Block
Kaliachak - III
Households
1,778
Population
8,303
Male Population
4,203
Female Population
4,100
Sex Ratio
975.49
Area
357.44 hectares
Area
3.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Malda
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732127
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 2,322.91 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 31.13% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 7.35% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 86.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palgachhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 313718 and Kaliachak - III CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02222
Village Census Code
313718
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Kaliachak - III

Location and Distance

Malda is the nearest town listed for Palgachhi, about 30 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 28.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dariapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3.3 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
28.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Malda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
Malda
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
357.44 hectares
Area
3.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,303 people in 1,778 households, with 4,203 male residents and 4,100 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 31.13% and ST share is 7.35% for Palgachhi. Population density works out to about 2,322.91 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,778
Total Population
8,303
Male Population
4,203
Female Population
4,100
Sex Ratio
975.49
Average Household Size
4.67
SC Population
2,585
SC Male Population
1,307
SC Female Population
1,278
SC Population Share
31.13
ST Population
610
ST Male Population
318
ST Female Population
292
ST Population Share
7.35
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palgachhi list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government 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
3
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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palgachhi. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palgachhi 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
17.87 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
109.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palgachhi 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palgachhi is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 19 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
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palgachhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 268 hectares and irrigated land is 232.3 hectares (86.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
71.57
Net Area Sown In Hectares
268.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
232.3
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
123.2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
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 Palgachhi

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
51
Banks in Matched Records
15
Matched PINs
9

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 26 51%
CRM 22 43%
CDM 1 2%
Electronic Kiosk 2 3.9%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 24 47%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 6 12%
ICICI Bank Limited 4 7.8%
Axis Bank Limited 3 5.9%
Bank of Baroda 2 3.9%

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 732103 Maldah Kaliachak - III Old Malda (M) Mokdumpur First Floor, 54 Bimal Das Road, Maldah, West Bengal, 732103
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 732142 Maldah Kaliachak - III Old Malda (M) Malda, - West Bengal No:6461, Mangalbari, Old Malda Road, Mangalbari P O, Maldah, West Bengal, 732142
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 732101 Maldah Kaliachak - III Old Malda (M) Near Sukanto More (Nh-34), Malda Bhirabnath Abasan, Manaskamana Road, Maldah, West Bengal, 732101
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 732141 Maldah Kaliachak - III Old Malda (M) ICICI Bank Atm, Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Narayanpur, Malda, West Bengal, 732141 Ic…
Bank of Baroda ATM 732128 Maldah Kaliachak - III Old Malda (M) Ground Floor Ground Floor, Maldah, West Bengal, 732128
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 732102 Maldah Kaliachak - III Old Malda (M) Jhaljhalia, P.S.-English Bazar, Malda Opp.-Mouchak Restaurant, Near Sbi Atm, Station Road, Maldah, West Bengal, 732102
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 732206 Maldah Kaliachak - III Old Malda (M) 0 Sujapur, Near Sbi Atm, P.O.- Sujapur, P.S.-Kaliachak, Dist- Malda, Maldah, West Bengal, 732206
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 732103 Maldah Kaliachak - III Old Malda (M) P.S. English Bazar, Dist. Malda, West Bengal - 732103 Hdfc Bank Ltd, 62/9, B.G. Road, Ground Floor, P.O. Mokdumpur, Mal…

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 Palgachhi village located?

Palgachhi is in Kaliachak - III Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Palgachhi village in?

Palgachhi village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Palgachhi village in?

Palgachhi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Palgachhi under?

Palgachhi comes under Kaliachak - III Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palgachhi?

The Census village code of Palgachhi is 313718.

What is the population of Palgachhi village?

The village record lists 8,303 people and 1,778 households for Palgachhi.

How many households are in Palgachhi village?

The village record lists 1,778 households for Palgachhi.

What is the male and female population of Palgachhi?

The record lists 4,203 male residents and 4,100 female residents for Palgachhi.

What is the sex ratio of Palgachhi village?

The sex ratio of Palgachhi is 975.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palgachhi village?

The reported geographical area of Palgachhi is 357.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Palgachhi village?

The approximate population density of Palgachhi is 2,322.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palgachhi?

The nearest town listed for Palgachhi is Malda, about 30 km away.

How far is Palgachhi from the district headquarters?

Palgachhi is about 28.8 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palgachhi from the sub-district headquarters?

Palgachhi is about 3.3 km from Dariapur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palgachhi?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Palgachhi.

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

For Palgachhi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 268 hectares and irrigated land is 232.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 51 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palgachhi. These records include 15 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 Palgachhi.

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.