Indian Village Directory

Gajal Patta Village

Gajal Patta is an inhabited village in Dantan - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343872, the Census 2011 record lists 129 people in 31 households and the reported area is 23.94 hectares. The local references include Dantan - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 80 km.

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Quick answer: Gajal Patta is a village in Dantan - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343872 and 129 people in 31 households.
Village Code343872
Population129
Households31
Area23.94 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Gajal Patta
Census Village Code
343872
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dantan - I
Sub-district Census Code
02467
CD Block
Dantan - I
Households
31
Population
129
Male Population
66
Female Population
63
Sex Ratio
954.55
Area
23.94 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721426
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gajal Patta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 129 people, 23.94 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Gajal Patta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockDantan - I
  • Gajal Patta falls under Dantan - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343872.
  • The record lists 129 people living in 31 households.
  • The reported village area is 23.94 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
  • 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 Density538.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.16 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share93.8%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.78%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share42.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gajal Patta in the official administrative record. Census village code 343872 and Dantan - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02467
Village Census Code
343872
CD Block Code
0314
CD Block Name
Dantan - I

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Gajal Patta, about 80 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dantan
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
80 km
Total Geographical Area
23.94 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 129 people in 31 households, with 66 male residents and 63 female residents. The average household size is 4.16, and SC share is 93.8% and ST share is 0.78% for Gajal Patta. Population density works out to about 538.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
31
Total Population
129
Male Population
66
Female Population
63
Sex Ratio
954.55
Average Household Size
4.16
SC Population
121
SC Male Population
61
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
93.8
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gajal Patta 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gajal Patta include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gajal Patta include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gajal Patta include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gajal Patta is reported as 20 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
20 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 Gajal Patta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Bascket Macking, net sown area is 19.94 hectares and irrigated land is 8.5 hectares (42.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Bascket Macking
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
19.939999999999998
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.44 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.5

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gajal Patta

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
6
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 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Punjab National Bank 2 33%
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited 1 17%

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 721426 Paschim Medinipur Dantan - I Chaulia (Ct) Midnapur (Paschim) VILL and P. O. Dantan, Dist.midnapur (Pas)-721426, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721426
State Bank of India CRM 721426 Paschim Medinipur Dantan - I Chaulia (Ct) Paschim Medinipore Dantan-721426, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721426
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 721426 Paschim Medinipur Dantan - I Bhabanipur Near Dantan Girls School, Dist. Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal First Floor, Bhabanipur (Natun Bazar), Po and Ps Dantan…
State Bank of India ATM 721426 Paschim Medinipur Dantan - I Chaulia (Ct) Paschim Medinipore Dantan-721426, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721426
State Bank of India ATM 721426 Paschim Medinipur Dantan - I Angua Near Bhatar College Chauliya, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721426

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 Gajal Patta village located?

Gajal Patta is in Dantan - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gajal Patta village in?

Gajal Patta village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Gajal Patta village in?

Gajal Patta village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gajal Patta under?

Gajal Patta comes under Dantan - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gajal Patta?

The Census village code of Gajal Patta is 343872.

What is the population of Gajal Patta village?

The village record lists 129 people and 31 households for Gajal Patta.

How many households are in Gajal Patta village?

The village record lists 31 households for Gajal Patta.

What is the male and female population of Gajal Patta?

The record lists 66 male residents and 63 female residents for Gajal Patta.

What is the sex ratio of Gajal Patta village?

The sex ratio of Gajal Patta is 954.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gajal Patta village?

The reported geographical area of Gajal Patta is 23.94 hectares.

What is the population density of Gajal Patta village?

The approximate population density of Gajal Patta is 538.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gajal Patta?

The nearest town listed for Gajal Patta is Kharagpur, about 80 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Gajal Patta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gajal Patta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gajal Patta?

For Gajal Patta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Bascket Macking, net sown area is 19.94 hectares and irrigated land is 8.5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gajal Patta?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gajal Patta. 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 Gajal Patta.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.