Where is Palgachhi village located?
Palgachhi is in Kaliachak - III Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.
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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.
Village Code313718
Population8,303
Households1,778
Area357.44 hectares
Nearest TownMalda
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
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.
- 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
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 Density2,322.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.13%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.35%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.7%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
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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.
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 26 | 51% |
| CRM | 22 | 43% |
| CDM | 1 | 2% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 2 | 3.9% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.