Indian Village Directory

Bhikarchar Village

Bhikarchar is an inhabited village in Santipur Block of Nadia district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 321972, the Census 2011 record lists 20 people in 5 households and the reported area is 23.49 hectares. The local references include Santipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranaghat at about 6 km.

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Quick answer: Bhikarchar is a village in Santipur Block, Nadia district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 321972 and 20 people in 5 households.
Village Code321972
Population20
Households5
Area23.49 hectares
Nearest TownRanaghat

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhikarchar
Census Village Code
321972
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Nadia
District Census Code
336
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Santipur
Sub-district Census Code
02311
CD Block
Santipur
Households
5
Population
20
Male Population
8
Female Population
12
Sex Ratio
1,500
Area
23.49 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranaghat
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
741404
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhikarchar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 20 people, 23.49 hectares of reported area and Ranaghat as the nearest town reference for Bhikarchar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictNadia
CD BlockSantipur
  • Bhikarchar falls under Santipur Block in Nadia district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 321972.
  • The record lists 20 people living in 5 households.
  • The reported village area is 23.49 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranaghat.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density85.14 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhikarchar in the official administrative record. Census village code 321972 and Santipur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
336
Sub-district Census Code
02311
Village Census Code
321972
CD Block Code
0158
CD Block Name
Santipur

Location and Distance

Ranaghat is the nearest town listed for Bhikarchar, about 6 km away. Krishnanagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 28.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Phulia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3.8 km
District Headquarter
Krishnanagar
Distance from District Headquarter
28.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranaghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town
Ranaghat
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
23.49 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 20 people in 5 households, with 8 male residents and 12 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bhikarchar. Population density works out to about 85.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
5
Total Population
20
Male Population
8
Female Population
12
Sex Ratio
1,500
Average Household Size
4.0
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhikarchar include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.09 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9.42 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhikarchar 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
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 Bhikarchar is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 20 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhikarchar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 14.28 hectares and irrigated land is 9.42 hectares (66% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.12
Net Area Sown In Hectares
14.280000000000001
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.86 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.42

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 Bhikarchar

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Axis Bank Limited 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 741404 Nadia Santipur Ghoralia (Ct) PIN 741404 VILL P O Ghoralia P S Shantipur Dist Nadia, Nadia, West Bengal, 741404
Punjab National Bank ATM 741404 Nadia Santipur Nrisinghapur (Ct) Nadia Sutragarh, Nadia, West Bengal, 741404
State Bank of India ATM 741404 Nadia Santipur Phulia (Ct) Belemath Fulia Near Rly Stn, Nadia, West Bengal, 741404
State Bank of India ATM 741404 Nadia Santipur Gobindapur Santipur Gobindapur Bazar, Nadia, West Bengal, 741404

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 Bhikarchar village located?

Bhikarchar is in Santipur Block of Nadia district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bhikarchar village in?

Bhikarchar village is in Nadia district.

Which state is Bhikarchar village in?

Bhikarchar village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bhikarchar under?

Bhikarchar comes under Santipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhikarchar?

The Census village code of Bhikarchar is 321972.

What is the population of Bhikarchar village?

The village record lists 20 people and 5 households for Bhikarchar.

How many households are in Bhikarchar village?

The village record lists 5 households for Bhikarchar.

What is the male and female population of Bhikarchar?

The record lists 8 male residents and 12 female residents for Bhikarchar.

What is the sex ratio of Bhikarchar village?

The sex ratio of Bhikarchar is 1,500 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhikarchar village?

The reported geographical area of Bhikarchar is 23.49 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhikarchar village?

The approximate population density of Bhikarchar is 85.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhikarchar?

The nearest town listed for Bhikarchar is Ranaghat, about 6 km away.

How far is Bhikarchar from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhikarchar is about 3.8 km from Phulia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Bhikarchar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 14.28 hectares and irrigated land is 9.42 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhikarchar. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhikarchar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Bhikarchar.

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.