Indian Village Directory

Palasia Village

Palasia is an inhabited village in Dantan - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343759, the Census 2011 record lists 155 people in 41 households and the reported area is 58.79 hectares. The local references include Dantan - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Palasia is a village in Dantan - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343759 and 155 people in 41 households.
Village Code343759
Population155
Households41
Area58.79 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Palasia
Census Village Code
343759
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
41
Population
155
Male Population
80
Female Population
75
Sex Ratio
937.5
Area
58.79 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palasia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 155 people, 58.79 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Palasia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockDantan - I
  • Palasia falls under Dantan - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343759.
  • The record lists 155 people living in 41 households.
  • The reported village area is 58.79 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 Density263.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.78 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.71%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palasia in the official administrative record. Census village code 343759 and Dantan - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02467
Village Census Code
343759
CD Block Code
0314
CD Block Name
Dantan - I

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Palasia, about 40 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
40 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
58.79 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 155 people in 41 households, with 80 male residents and 75 female residents. The average household size is 3.78, and SC share is 0.65% and ST share is 98.71% for Palasia. Population density works out to about 263.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
41
Total Population
155
Male Population
80
Female Population
75
Sex Ratio
937.5
Average Household Size
3.78
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
0.65
ST Population
153
ST Male Population
78
ST Female Population
75
ST Population Share
98.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palasia 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 Palasia include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.02 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25.48 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palasia 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palasia show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, net sown area is 44.69 hectares and irrigated land is 35.87 hectares (80.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.08
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.82 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
35.870000000000005
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.12 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5.27 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 Palasia

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 88%
CRM 1 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 62%
Punjab National Bank 2 25%
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited 1 12%

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 721435 Paschim Medinipur Dantan - I Menakapur Tekmenkapur Menkapur, Teh.menkapur, 721435, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721435
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 Palasia village located?

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

Which district is Palasia village in?

Palasia village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Palasia village in?

Palasia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Palasia under?

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

What is the Census village code of Palasia?

The Census village code of Palasia is 343759.

What is the population of Palasia village?

The village record lists 155 people and 41 households for Palasia.

How many households are in Palasia village?

The village record lists 41 households for Palasia.

What is the male and female population of Palasia?

The record lists 80 male residents and 75 female residents for Palasia.

What is the sex ratio of Palasia village?

The sex ratio of Palasia is 937.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palasia village?

The reported geographical area of Palasia is 58.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Palasia village?

The approximate population density of Palasia is 263.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palasia?

The nearest town listed for Palasia is Kharagpur, about 40 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Palasia?

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

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

For Palasia, reported agricultural commodities include Potato, net sown area is 44.69 hectares and irrigated land is 35.87 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palasia. 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 Palasia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.