Indian Village Directory

Kahankia Village

Kahankia is an inhabited village in Gaighata Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 322760, the Census 2011 record lists 2,391 people in 589 households and the reported area is 249.97 hectares. The local references include Gaighata CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bangaon at about 14 km.

In short:

Kahankia is a village in Gaighata Block, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 322760 and 2,391 people in 589 households.

Village Code322760
Population2,391
Households589
Area249.97 hectares
Nearest TownBangaon

Detailed village profile

Kahankia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,391 people, 249.97 hectares of reported area and Bangaon as the nearest town reference for Kahankia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Gaighata
CD Block Gaighata
  • Kahankia falls under Gaighata Block in North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 322760.
  • The record lists 2,391 people living in 589 households.
  • The reported village area is 249.97 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bangaon.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kahankia
Census Village Code
322760
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
North Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
337
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaighata
Sub-district Census Code
02318
CD Block
Gaighata
Households
589
Population
2,391
Male Population
1,236
Female Population
1,155
Sex Ratio
934.47
Area
249.97 hectares
Area
2.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Bangaon
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743245
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 956.51 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.06 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.77% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.08% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 28.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kahankia in the official administrative record. Census village code 322760 and Gaighata CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
337
Sub-district Census Code
02318
Village Census Code
322760
CD Block Code
0165
CD Block Name
Gaighata

Location and Distance

Bangaon is the nearest town listed for Kahankia, about 14 km away. Barasat is listed as the district headquarters at about 49.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaighata
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.9 km
District Headquarter
Barasat
Distance from District Headquarter
49.4 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bangaon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town
Bangaon
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
249.97 hectares
Area
2.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,391 people in 589 households, with 1,236 male residents and 1,155 female residents. The average household size is 4.06, and SC share is 15.77% and ST share is 0.08% for Kahankia. Population density works out to about 956.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
589
Total Population
2,391
Male Population
1,236
Female Population
1,155
Sex Ratio
934.47
Average Household Size
4.06
SC Population
377
SC Male Population
193
SC Female Population
184
SC Population Share
15.77
ST Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kahankia list 2 government primary schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kahankia include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
43.71 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kahankia 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kahankia is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 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
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kahankia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 151.97 hectares and irrigated land is 43.71 hectares (28.8% 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
38.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
151.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
108.26 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
43.71

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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kahankia

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.

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
10
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 7 70%
CRM 3 30%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 6 60%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 20%
Punjab National Bank 1 10%
Axis Bank Limited 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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 743245 North 24 Parganas No Block Habra (M) Chandpara, North 24 Parganas Hdfc Bank Atm, Ground Floor, Gaighata Panchayat Samiti, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 74…
Axis Bank Limited CRM 743245 North 24 Parganas Gaighata Chandpara (Ct) North 24 Parganas Ground Floor, Jessore Road, Opp to the Office of Cdpo, Gaighata, Chandpar, North 24 Parganas, West Be…
State Bank of India ATM 743245 North 24 Parganas Bongaon Kalupur Chandpara Chandpara Bazar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743245
Punjab National Bank ATM 743245 North 24 Parganas Gaighata Chandpara (Ct) 24 Pgs (N) Chandpara, 24parganas(n)-743245, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743245
State Bank of India ATM 743245 North 24 Parganas Gaighata Chandpara (Ct) Po - Chandpara Dt:24 Parganas (N) West Bengal Dist : 24 Parganasnorth State: West Bengal at and Post Chandpara PIN-731241…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 743245 North 24 Parganas Gaighata Chandpara (Ct) Chandpara Bazar, Chandpara, North24 Parganas Hdfc Bank Ltd. Ground Floor, Sonatikari, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 7…
State Bank of India CRM 743245 North 24 Parganas Gaighata Chandpara (Ct) Po - Chandpara Dt:24 Parganas (N) West Bengal Dist : 24 Parganasnorth State: West Bengal at and Post Chandpara PIN-731241…

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 Kahankia village located?

Kahankia is in Gaighata Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kahankia village in?

Kahankia village is in North Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Kahankia village in?

Kahankia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kahankia under?

Kahankia comes under Gaighata Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kahankia?

The Census village code of Kahankia is 322760.

What is the population of Kahankia village?

The village record lists 2,391 people and 589 households for Kahankia.

How many households are in Kahankia village?

The village record lists 589 households for Kahankia.

What is the male and female population of Kahankia?

The record lists 1,236 male residents and 1,155 female residents for Kahankia.

What is the sex ratio of Kahankia village?

The sex ratio of Kahankia is 934.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kahankia village?

The reported geographical area of Kahankia is 249.97 hectares.

What is the population density of Kahankia village?

The approximate population density of Kahankia is 956.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kahankia?

The nearest town listed for Kahankia is Bangaon, about 14 km away.

How far is Kahankia from the district headquarters?

Kahankia is about 49.4 km from Barasat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kahankia from the sub-district headquarters?

Kahankia is about 14.9 km from Gaighata, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kahankia?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kahankia.

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

For Kahankia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 151.97 hectares and irrigated land is 43.71 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kahankia. These records include 4 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 Kahankia.

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.