Indian Village Directory

Kandi Block Village List

Kandi Block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal has 93 Census 2011 village records, including 84 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 220,145 people, 48,963 households and 22,747.57 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.

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Quick answer: Kandi Block has 93 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 84 inhabited villages. They are part of Murshidabad district in West Bengal.
Villages93
Inhabited Villages84
Population220,145
Households48,963
Area (ha)22,747.57
CD Blocks1

Key Facts

Location
Kandi Block is in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
Village Records
93 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
84
Listed Population
220,145
Households
48,963
Recorded Village Area
22,747.57 hectares
Largest by Population
Mahalandi (16,354 people)
Largest by Area
Hijal (3,680.22 hectares)

Largest Villages by Population

Mahalandi is the highest-population village listed in Kandi Block, with 16,354 people and 3,396 households. It represents 7.4% of the listed block village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationLocal Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Mahalandi 16,354 7.4% 3,396 4.8 1,628.31 1,004.4 Berhampur 10.0
2 Gokarna 16,198 7.4% 3,720 4.4 1,393.80 1,162.1 Kandi 10.0
3 Hijal 11,480 5.2% 2,713 4.2 3,680.22 311.9 Kandi 10.0
4 Jasohari 9,003 4.1% 1,859 4.8 468.69 1,920.9 Kandi 10.0
5 Kumar Sanda 8,320 3.8% 1,909 4.4 886.58 938.4 Kandi 10.0
6 Nabagram 6,905 3.1% 1,489 4.6 482.76 1,430.3 Kandi 20.0
7 Udaychandpur 6,832 3.1% 1,463 4.7 246.30 2,773.9 Berhampur 7.0
8 Gatia 5,413 2.5% 1,172 4.6 416.43 1,299.9 Kandi 10.0
9 Gobarhati 5,023 2.3% 1,130 4.4 659.15 762 Kandi 20.0
10 Sashpara 4,649 2.1% 1,045 4.4 92.23 5,040.7 Kandi 5.0

Largest Villages by Area

Hijal has the largest recorded village area in Kandi Block, at 3,680.22 hectares. This is 16% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)Local Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Hijal 3,680.22 16% 11,480 311.9 2,713 0.74 Kandi 10.0
2 Mahalandi 1,628.31 7.2% 16,354 1,004.4 3,396 2.09 Berhampur 10.0
3 Gokarna 1,393.80 6.1% 16,198 1,162.1 3,720 2.67 Kandi 10.0
4 Kumar Sanda 886.58 3.9% 8,320 938.4 1,909 2.15 Kandi 10.0
5 Gobarhati 659.15 2.9% 5,023 762 1,130 1.71 Kandi 20.0
6 Nabagram 482.76 2.1% 6,905 1,430.3 1,489 3.08 Kandi 20.0
7 Jasohari 468.69 2.1% 9,003 1,920.9 1,859 3.97 Kandi 10.0
8 Marura 460.72 2% 2,208 479.2 478 1.04 Kandi 22.0
9 Jiadara 447.46 2% 3,124 698.2 682 1.52 Berhampur 10.0
10 Gatia 416.43 1.8% 5,413 1,299.9 1,172 2.81 Kandi 10.0

Villages in Kandi Block

The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Kandi Block. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.

Alphabetical index: A B C D G H I J K L M N P R S T U

A Villages

A villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Alampur 315233 473 98 117.63 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Andulia 315300 2,376 521 247.47 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Anukha 315283 1,256 266 188.75 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Arazi Chandpara 315250 0 — 89.67 Kandi — — — — — — —
Arazi Gokarna 315224 0 — 83.64 Kandi — — — — — — —
Asua 315234 1,105 249 181.71 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available

B Villages

B villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Bahadurpur 315214 1,269 257 144.15 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Bahara 315291 2,775 633 228.75 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Bajedohalia 315293 1,156 246 17.95 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Bamandasbati 315276 209 49 16.31 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Bati 315272 575 136 68.06 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Baze Gopalnagar 315255 939 243 51.05 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Belun 315216 869 204 283.18 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Benipur 315253 3,004 717 164.13 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Bhabanandapur 315303 1,402 258 88.75 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Bhandira 315292 1,965 503 134.72 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Bhatpara 315238 1,475 333 214.87 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Available Available
Bhtpara Palasi 315239 1,637 349 68.38 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Not Available Available
Bijay Nagar 315222 1,770 365 67.25 Kandi — Kandi — Available Not Available Not Available Available
Bil Begampur 315240 0 — 45.82 Kandi — — — — — — —
Bil Madgarya 315213 0 — 127.85 Kandi — — — — — — —
Bilamalbandha 315223 0 — 97.91 Kandi — — — — — — —
Boltali 315273 1,874 442 69.69 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Brahmanpara 315290 1,760 385 169.42 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Bundai 315259 2,014 389 78.80 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available

C Villages

C villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Chandanagar 315264 1,745 427 106.99 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Chandra Prasadpur 315258 2,449 514 110.36 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Chator 315257 373 82 65.67 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Chiakhali 315228 0 — 17.75 Kandi — — — — — — —

D Villages

D villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Dakshin Lakshminarayanpur 315226 1,152 216 98.09 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Dohalia 315294 3,345 817 149.23 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Durgapur 315243 2,390 501 106.05 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Not Available Available
Durgapur 315298 1,160 284 103.89 Kandi — Kandi — Not Available Available Not Available Available
Durlabhpur 315218 1,828 337 159.06 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available

G Villages

G villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Gandhorbbapur 315270 2,214 499 167.99 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Gatia 315215 5,413 1,172 416.43 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Gobarhati 315251 5,023 1,130 659.15 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Gobindapur 315263 2,283 620 183.83 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Gokarna 315230 16,198 3,720 1,393.80 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Gopalnagar 315254 1,512 395 184.22 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Gopalpur 315268 1,020 253 98.36 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available

H Villages

H villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Harinagar 315262 1,263 269 80.01 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Hijal 315252 11,480 2,713 3,680.22 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Hizole Thakurani Chak 315301 0 — 323.56 Kandi — — — — — — —

I Villages

I villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Indrahata 315256 1,924 505 96.61 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available

J Villages

J villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Jamna 315232 2,113 453 182.80 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Jasohari 315277 9,003 1,859 468.69 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Jayrampur 315302 0 — 95.36 Kandi — — — — — — —
Jiadara 315245 3,124 682 447.46 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Not Available Available
Jitpur 315266 447 109 66.75 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available

K Villages

K villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Kalyanpur 315274 1,753 390 27 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Kaya 315288 744 147 78.24 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Kayemba 315289 239 61 68.46 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Khordda Narayanpur 315212 829 167 65.75 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Khosh Baspur 315229 4,342 944 313.32 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Kumar Sanda 315219 8,320 1,909 886.58 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available

L Villages

L villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Laharpara 315282 1,509 350 158.71 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Lakshmikantapur 315299 1,602 356 260.06 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available

M Villages

M villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Madarhati 315221 1,764 427 208.87 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Mahadevbati 315285 985 210 104.45 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Mahadia 315297 3,463 803 232.72 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Mahalandi 315231 16,354 3,396 1,628.31 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Available Available
Manoharpur 315269 1,104 265 162.39 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Marura 315248 2,208 478 460.72 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Molla 315287 729 152 105.99 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Motara 315247 3,648 837 269.53 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Munigram 315279 3,728 783 289.89 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available

N Villages

N villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Nabagram 315246 6,905 1,489 482.76 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Nisadbag Jhaubari 315244 753 168 87.64 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Available Available
Noapara 315220 2,692 548 403.45 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available

P Villages

P villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Parbbatipur 315227 3,052 628 99.34 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Patenda 315249 4,322 864 405.02 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Patna 315235 973 224 325.94 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Purandarpur 315260 4,511 1,109 406.71 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available

R Villages

R villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Raghupur 315281 252 63 42.12 Kandi — Kandi — Not Available Available Not Available Available
Rajarampur 315267 774 187 50.04 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Rambhadrabati 315278 0 — 16.31 Kandi — — — — — — —
Ranagram 315225 1,814 445 273.96 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Ranipur 315304 3,383 704 181.07 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Rasora (P) 315295 738 209 252.10 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Ratuni 315284 467 105 66.15 Kandi — Kundi — Available Available Available Available
Rayabati 315271 736 183 110.60 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Rudrabati 315280 1,548 323 67.96 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available

S Villages

S villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Sadpur (P) 315275 2,664 636 243.15 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Santoshpur 315265 759 187 117.14 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Sashpara 315296 4,649 1,045 92.23 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Not Available Available
Singedda 315286 646 146 55.68 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Sole Para 315217 3,152 611 87.01 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available
Srikantapur 315261 3,779 881 229.98 Kandi — Kandi — Available Available Available Available

T Villages

T villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Tentulia 315236 1,703 332 192.09 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Available Available

U Villages

U villages in Kandi Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Udaychandpur 315242 6,832 1,463 246.30 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Available Available
Ugura 315237 1,460 348 266.28 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Available Available
Uttar Lakshmi Narayanpur 315241 898 190 117.31 Kandi — Berhampur — Available Available Not Available Available

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Kandi

Kandi Block has 9 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 6 banks and 6 PIN codes. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 3 entries (33%). PIN code 742136 has the highest listed count, with 4 records (44%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Records / 100 Villages9.7
ATM Share78%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share22%
Records / Bank1.5
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
9
ATMs
7
CRMs
2
Banks
6
PINs
6

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 78%
CRM 2 22%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 33%
Bank of India 2 22%
Axis Bank Limited 1 11%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 11%
Uco Bank 1 11%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
742136 4 44%
742184 1 11%
742140 1 11%
742171 1 11%
742181 1 11%
742137 1 11%

PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
PINRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
742136 4 2 2 0 2 —
742137 1 1 0 0 1 —
742140 1 1 0 0 1 —
742171 1 1 0 0 1 —
742181 1 1 0 0 1 —
742184 1 1 0 0 1 —

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Kandi Block, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 742184 Murshidabad Kandi Nabagram Dist- Murshidabad, PIN-742184 Vill+po+ps- Nabogram, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742184
Bank of India CRM 742136 Murshidabad Kandi Mahalandi At and Post Jibanti, Kandi D. Block, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742136
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 742171 Murshidabad Kandi Purandarpur New Gram Panchayat Bldg, Vill. and P. O. Purandarpur, Teh.kandi, 742171, Murshidabad, West Bengal
Uco Bank ATM 742181 Murshidabad Kandi Nabagram Berhampur-Kandi Road Nabagram Nabagram, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742181
State Bank of India ATM 742136 Murshidabad Kandi Mahalandi P. O. Mahalandi, Murshidabad Dist:murshidabad, West Bengal Dist : Murshidabad State: West Bengal Bazardanga, Murshidabad…
Bank of India ATM 742140 Murshidabad Kandi Jamna Dist-Murshidabad VILL- Jemo, Po-Jemo Raj Bati, Ps-Kandi, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742140
State Bank of India ATM 742136 Murshidabad Kandi Gokarna Near Hospital Fish Market Gokarna, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742136
State Bank of India CRM 742136 Murshidabad Kandi Mahalandi P. O. Mahalandi, Murshidabad Dist:murshidabad, West Bengal Dist : Murshidabad State: West Bengal Bazardanga, Murshidabad…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Kandi Block has 220,145 people in 48,963 households across 93 Census 2011 village records.

Average Population / Village2,367
Average Household Size4.5
Inhabited Village %90%
Population Density / sq km967.8
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population220,145

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage links Kandi villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.

CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported3

CD blocks reported: Kandi.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage for Kandi Block is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 84 villages (90%), mobile coverage in 83 villages (89%), all-weather road in 52 villages (56%), domestic power supply in 84 villages (90%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 84 84 9 90.32
Mobile Coverage 83 84 10 89.25
All-Weather Road 52 84 41 55.91
PDS Shop 34 84 59 36.56
Domestic Power Supply 84 84 9 90.32
Median Nearest Town Distance10 km
Villages within 5 km26
Villages over 25 km0

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 26 31%
5-10 Km 52 62%
10-25 Km 6 7.1%
Over 25 Km 0 0%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance fields show how Kandi villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 84 villages, with an average of 8.7 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 22.0 km for Marura. Use these figures for orientation only.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 84 8.70 22 Marura Kandi

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains the fields available for Kandi Block. The page summarises 25 data fields and 2,172 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 5 465 372
Location and Distance 3 261 174
Population and Social Groups 3 270 252
Education Facilities 8 672 294
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 168 135
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 84 34
Power Supply 3 252 252

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
Use India Post for current address confirmation
Banking Context
Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status

Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are in Kandi Block?

Kandi Block has 93 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 84 inhabited villages. They are part of Murshidabad district in West Bengal.

Which is the most populated village in Kandi Block?

Mahalandi is the most populated village listed for Kandi Block, with 16,354 people and 3,396 households.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Kandi Block?

Hijal has the largest recorded village area in Kandi Block, at 3,680.22 hectares.

What village facilities are reported in Kandi Block?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 84 villages, domestic power supply in 84 villages, mobile coverage in 83 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Kandi Block?

Kandi Block has 9 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 3 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.

What can I find in the Kandi Block village table?

The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.

Is Kandi also a sub-district in Census data?

Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.

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.