Indian Village Directory

Meherani Village

Meherani is an inhabited village in Bagda Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 322464, the Census 2011 record lists 3,446 people in 752 households and the reported area is 228.65 hectares. The local references include Bagda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bongaon at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Meherani is a village in Bagda Block, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 322464 and 3,446 people in 752 households.
Village Code322464
Population3,446
Households752
Area228.65 hectares
Nearest TownBongaon

Key Village Facts

Village
Meherani
Census Village Code
322464
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
North Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
337
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bagda
Sub-district Census Code
02316
CD Block
Bagda
Households
752
Population
3,446
Male Population
1,737
Female Population
1,709
Sex Ratio
983.88
Area
228.65 hectares
Area
2.29 sq km
Nearest Town
Bongaon
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743232
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Meherani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,446 people, 228.65 hectares of reported area and Bongaon as the nearest town reference for Meherani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

BlockBagda
CD BlockBagda
  • Meherani falls under Bagda Block in North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 322464.
  • The record lists 3,446 people living in 752 households.
  • The reported village area is 228.65 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bongaon.
  • 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 Density1,507.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share57.46%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.77%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share42.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Meherani in the official administrative record. Census village code 322464 and Bagda CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
337
Sub-district Census Code
02316
Village Census Code
322464
CD Block Code
0163
CD Block Name
Bagda

Location and Distance

Bongaon is the nearest town listed for Meherani, about 10 km away. Barasat is listed as the district headquarters at about 77.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bagda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5.9 km
District Headquarter
Barasat
Distance from District Headquarter
77.7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bongaon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Bongaon
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
228.65 hectares
Area
2.29 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,446 people in 752 households, with 1,737 male residents and 1,709 female residents. The average household size is 4.58, and SC share is 57.46% and ST share is 1.77% for Meherani. Population density works out to about 1,507.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
752
Total Population
3,446
Male Population
1,737
Female Population
1,709
Sex Ratio
983.88
Average Household Size
4.58
SC Population
1,980
SC Male Population
1,008
SC Female Population
972
SC Population Share
57.46
ST Population
61
ST Male Population
35
ST Female Population
26
ST Population Share
1.77
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Meherani list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Meherani include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
82.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Meherani 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 Meherani 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Meherani is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Meherani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetable, net sown area is 195.38 hectares and irrigated land is 82.35 hectares (42.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Embroidery
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Jute Rip
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Pottery
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.370000000000033
Net Area Sown In Hectares
195.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
113.03 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
82.35

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meherani

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

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 743232 North 24 Parganas Amdanga Bhaluka Kurulia Ps Bag VILL Po Kurulia Ps Bagnorth 24 Pargwbin VILL Po, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743232
Punjab National Bank ATM 743232 North 24 Parganas Barrackpur - I Nimta Po Helenc Helench Bazar Po Helencnorth 24 Pargwbin Helench Bazar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743232

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 Meherani village located?

Meherani is in Bagda Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Meherani village in?

Meherani village is in North Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Meherani village in?

Meherani village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Meherani under?

Meherani comes under Bagda Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Meherani?

The Census village code of Meherani is 322464.

What is the population of Meherani village?

The village record lists 3,446 people and 752 households for Meherani.

How many households are in Meherani village?

The village record lists 752 households for Meherani.

What is the male and female population of Meherani?

The record lists 1,737 male residents and 1,709 female residents for Meherani.

What is the sex ratio of Meherani village?

The sex ratio of Meherani is 983.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Meherani village?

The reported geographical area of Meherani is 228.65 hectares.

What is the population density of Meherani village?

The approximate population density of Meherani is 1,507.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Meherani?

The nearest town listed for Meherani is Bongaon, about 10 km away.

How far is Meherani from the district headquarters?

Meherani is about 77.7 km from Barasat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Meherani from the sub-district headquarters?

Meherani is about 5.9 km from Bagda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Meherani?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Meherani.

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

For Meherani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetable, net sown area is 195.38 hectares and irrigated land is 82.35 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meherani. These records include 1 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 Meherani.

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.