Indian Village Directory

Laghata Village

Laghata is an inhabited village in Binpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 336081, the Census 2011 record lists 969 people in 206 households and the reported area is 145.06 hectares. The local references include Binpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 28 km.

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Quick answer: Laghata is a village in Binpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 336081 and 969 people in 206 households.
Village Code336081
Population969
Households206
Area145.06 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Key Village Facts

Village
Laghata
Census Village Code
336081
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Binpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02442
CD Block
Binpur - I
Households
206
Population
969
Male Population
494
Female Population
475
Sex Ratio
961.54
Area
145.06 hectares
Area
1.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721121
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Laghata at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 969 people, 145.06 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Laghata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockBinpur - I
  • Laghata falls under Binpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 336081.
  • The record lists 969 people living in 206 households.
  • The reported village area is 145.06 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • 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 Density668 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.32%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Laghata in the official administrative record. Census village code 336081 and Binpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02442
Village Census Code
336081
CD Block Code
0289
CD Block Name
Binpur - I

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Laghata, about 28 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Binpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16.7 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
145.06 hectares
Area
1.45 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 969 people in 206 households, with 494 male residents and 475 female residents. The average household size is 4.7, and SC share is 49.85% and ST share is 23.32% for Laghata. Population density works out to about 668 people per sq km.

Total Households
206
Total Population
969
Male Population
494
Female Population
475
Sex Ratio
961.54
Average Household Size
4.7
SC Population
483
SC Male Population
251
SC Female Population
232
SC Population Share
49.85
ST Population
226
ST Male Population
113
ST Female Population
113
ST Population Share
23.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Laghata list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Laghata include hand pump water, river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.56 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
85 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Laghata include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Laghata include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Laghata is reported as 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Laghata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetables, net sown area is 122 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares (77.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
21.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
122.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
95.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Laghata

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 60%
Canara Bank 1 20%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%

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
Canara Bank ATM 721121 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - II Jagardanga Jagardanga Gram Panchayat Office, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721121
Axis Bank Limited CRM 721121 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garbeta (Ct) Garbeta Hoomgarh Pitch Road, Ground Floor, Mouza: Radhanagar Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721121
State Bank of India ATM 721121 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garbeta (Ct) Po : Amlagora Dist:midnapore, West Bengal Dist : Paschim Midnapore State: West Bengal Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West…
State Bank of India ATM 721121 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garbeta (Ct) Village: Gangani State Bank of India Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721121

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 Laghata village located?

Laghata is in Binpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Laghata village in?

Laghata village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Laghata village in?

Laghata village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Laghata under?

Laghata comes under Binpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Laghata?

The Census village code of Laghata is 336081.

What is the population of Laghata village?

The village record lists 969 people and 206 households for Laghata.

How many households are in Laghata village?

The village record lists 206 households for Laghata.

What is the male and female population of Laghata?

The record lists 494 male residents and 475 female residents for Laghata.

What is the sex ratio of Laghata village?

The sex ratio of Laghata is 961.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Laghata village?

The reported geographical area of Laghata is 145.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Laghata village?

The approximate population density of Laghata is 668 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Laghata?

The nearest town listed for Laghata is Jhargram, about 28 km away.

How far is Laghata from the sub-district headquarters?

Laghata is about 16.7 km from Binpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Laghata?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Laghata.

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

For Laghata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetables, net sown area is 122 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Laghata. These records include 3 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 Laghata.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Laghata.

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.