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Gargaria Village

Gargaria is an inhabited village in Dantan - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343838, the Census 2011 record lists 1,142 people in 257 households and the reported area is 164.87 hectares. The local references include Dantan - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 55 km.

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Quick answer: Gargaria is a village in Dantan - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343838 and 1,142 people in 257 households.
Village Code343838
Population1,142
Households257
Area164.87 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Gargaria
Census Village Code
343838
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
257
Population
1,142
Male Population
591
Female Population
551
Sex Ratio
932.32
Area
164.87 hectares
Area
1.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721426
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gargaria at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,142 people, 164.87 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Gargaria, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockDantan - I
  • Gargaria falls under Dantan - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343838.
  • The record lists 1,142 people living in 257 households.
  • The reported village area is 164.87 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 Density692.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.44 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share57.53%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.29%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gargaria in the official administrative record. Census village code 343838 and Dantan - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02467
Village Census Code
343838
CD Block Code
0314
CD Block Name
Dantan - I

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Gargaria, about 55 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
55 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
164.87 hectares
Area
1.65 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,142 people in 257 households, with 591 male residents and 551 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 57.53% and ST share is 4.29% for Gargaria. Population density works out to about 692.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
257
Total Population
1,142
Male Population
591
Female Population
551
Sex Ratio
932.32
Average Household Size
4.44
SC Population
657
SC Male Population
350
SC Female Population
307
SC Population Share
57.53
ST Population
49
ST Male Population
22
ST Female Population
27
ST Population Share
4.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gargaria 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 Gargaria 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7.98 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gargaria include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gargaria is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 16 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gargaria show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustered and Wheat, net sown area is 152.98 hectares and irrigated land is 18.98 hectares (12.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mustered
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.89
Net Area Sown In Hectares
152.98
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
134 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.98
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
11 hectares

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 Gargaria

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 Gargaria village located?

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

Which district is Gargaria village in?

Gargaria village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Gargaria village in?

Gargaria village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gargaria under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gargaria?

The Census village code of Gargaria is 343838.

What is the population of Gargaria village?

The village record lists 1,142 people and 257 households for Gargaria.

How many households are in Gargaria village?

The village record lists 257 households for Gargaria.

What is the male and female population of Gargaria?

The record lists 591 male residents and 551 female residents for Gargaria.

What is the sex ratio of Gargaria village?

The sex ratio of Gargaria is 932.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gargaria village?

The reported geographical area of Gargaria is 164.87 hectares.

What is the population density of Gargaria village?

The approximate population density of Gargaria is 692.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gargaria?

The nearest town listed for Gargaria is Kharagpur, about 55 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Gargaria?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gargaria.

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

For Gargaria, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustered and Wheat, net sown area is 152.98 hectares and irrigated land is 18.98 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Gargaria.

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.