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Palagachha Village

Palagachha is an inhabited village in Chakdah Block of Nadia district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 322179, the Census 2011 record lists 2,120 people in 464 households and the reported area is 104.89 hectares. The local references include Chakdah CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chakdaha at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Palagachha is a village in Chakdah Block, Nadia district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 322179 and 2,120 people in 464 households.
Village Code322179
Population2,120
Households464
Area104.89 hectares
Nearest TownChakdaha

Key Village Facts

Village
Palagachha
Census Village Code
322179
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Nadia
District Census Code
336
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chakdah
Sub-district Census Code
02314
CD Block
Chakdah
Households
464
Population
2,120
Male Population
1,077
Female Population
1,043
Sex Ratio
968.43
Area
104.89 hectares
Area
1.05 sq km
Nearest Town
Chakdaha
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
741222
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palagachha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,120 people, 104.89 hectares of reported area and Chakdaha as the nearest town reference for Palagachha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictNadia
BlockChakdah
CD BlockChakdah
  • Palagachha falls under Chakdah Block in Nadia district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 322179.
  • The record lists 2,120 people living in 464 households.
  • The reported village area is 104.89 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chakdaha.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density2,021.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.57 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.53%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share44.95%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palagachha in the official administrative record. Census village code 322179 and Chakdah CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
336
Sub-district Census Code
02314
Village Census Code
322179
CD Block Code
0161
CD Block Name
Chakdah

Location and Distance

Chakdaha is the nearest town listed for Palagachha, about 5 km away. Krishnanagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 37.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chakdah
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.6 km
District Headquarter
Krishnanagar
Distance from District Headquarter
37.7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chakdaha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town
Chakdaha
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
104.89 hectares
Area
1.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,120 people in 464 households, with 1,077 male residents and 1,043 female residents. The average household size is 4.57, and SC share is 14.53% and ST share is 44.95% for Palagachha. Population density works out to about 2,021.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
464
Total Population
2,120
Male Population
1,077
Female Population
1,043
Sex Ratio
968.43
Average Household Size
4.57
SC Population
308
SC Male Population
159
SC Female Population
149
SC Population Share
14.53
ST Population
953
ST Male Population
478
ST Female Population
475
ST Population Share
44.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palagachha 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palagachha 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
72 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palagachha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palagachha 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palagachha is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 17 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palagachha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetable, net sown area is 80 hectares and irrigated land is 72 hectares (90% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.89
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
72.0

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palagachha

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 10 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 90%
Bank of India 1 10%

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 India ATM 741222 Nadia Chakdah Kamalpur Dist. - Nadia Wb Kamalpur ( Chakdaha Bongaon Road), P. O + P.S. Chakdaha, Nadia, West Bengal, 741222
State Bank of India ATM 741222 Nadia Chakdah Lalpur (P) (Ct) Chakdah Lalpur, Nadia, West Bengal, 741222
State Bank of India ATM 741222 Nadia Chakdah Chuadanga Nadia Srirampur Chakdah, Nadia, West Bengal, 741222
State Bank of India ATM 741222 Nadia Chakdah Simurali (Ct) Nadia Sukhsagar Road, Nadia, West Bengal, 741222
State Bank of India ATM 741222 Nadia Chakdah Darappur (Ct) Shop No 1 Darappur, Nadia, West Bengal, 741222
State Bank of India ATM 741222 Nadia Chakdah Chuadanga Chakdah Chowmatha Pumlia, Nadia, West Bengal, 741222
State Bank of India ATM 741222 Nadia Chakdah Chuadanga Chakdah Kamalpur, Nadia, West Bengal, 741222
State Bank of India ATM 741222 Nadia Chakdah Chuadanga Rajarhat Srirampur, Nadia, West Bengal, 741222

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 Palagachha village located?

Palagachha is in Chakdah Block of Nadia district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Palagachha village in?

Palagachha village is in Nadia district.

Which state is Palagachha village in?

Palagachha village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Palagachha under?

Palagachha comes under Chakdah Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palagachha?

The Census village code of Palagachha is 322179.

What is the population of Palagachha village?

The village record lists 2,120 people and 464 households for Palagachha.

How many households are in Palagachha village?

The village record lists 464 households for Palagachha.

What is the male and female population of Palagachha?

The record lists 1,077 male residents and 1,043 female residents for Palagachha.

What is the sex ratio of Palagachha village?

The sex ratio of Palagachha is 968.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palagachha village?

The reported geographical area of Palagachha is 104.89 hectares.

What is the population density of Palagachha village?

The approximate population density of Palagachha is 2,021.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palagachha?

The nearest town listed for Palagachha is Chakdaha, about 5 km away.

How far is Palagachha from the sub-district headquarters?

Palagachha is about 9.6 km from Chakdah, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palagachha?

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

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

For Palagachha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetable, net sown area is 80 hectares and irrigated land is 72 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palagachha. These records include 2 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 Palagachha.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Palagachha.

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.