Indian Village Directory

Gaurda Village

Gaurda is an inhabited village in Dantan - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343942, the Census 2011 record lists 990 people in 222 households and the reported area is 205.18 hectares. The local references include Dantan - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 82 km.

In short:

Gaurda is a village in Dantan - II Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343942 and 990 people in 222 households.

Village Code343942
Population990
Households222
Area205.18 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Detailed village profile

Gaurda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 990 people, 205.18 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Gaurda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Dantan - II
CD Block Dantan - II
  • Gaurda falls under Dantan - II Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343942.
  • The record lists 990 people living in 222 households.
  • The reported village area is 205.18 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 Village Facts

Village
Gaurda
Census Village Code
343942
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dantan - II
Sub-district Census Code
02468
CD Block
Dantan - II
Households
222
Population
990
Male Population
500
Female Population
490
Sex Ratio
980
Area
205.18 hectares
Area
2.05 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
82 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721426
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 482.5 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.46 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.32% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.42% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 48.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gaurda in the official administrative record. Census village code 343942 and Dantan - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02468
Village Census Code
343942
CD Block Code
0315
CD Block Name
Dantan - II

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Gaurda, about 82 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
82 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
82 km
Total Geographical Area
205.18 hectares
Area
2.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 990 people in 222 households, with 500 male residents and 490 female residents. The average household size is 4.46, and SC share is 2.32% and ST share is 2.42% for Gaurda. Population density works out to about 482.5 people per sq km.

Total Households
222
Total Population
990
Male Population
500
Female Population
490
Sex Ratio
980
Average Household Size
4.46
SC Population
23
SC Male Population
13
SC Female Population
10
SC Population Share
2.32
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
11
ST Female Population
13
ST Population Share
2.42
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gaurda 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gaurda 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.73 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
86.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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 Gaurda 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gaurda is reported as 18 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
18 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 Gaurda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Til and Ground - Nut, net sown area is 178.08 hectares and irrigated land is 87.03 hectares (48.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Til
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ground - Nut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.37
Net Area Sown In Hectares
178.07999999999998
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
91.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
87.03
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.8 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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gaurda

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
6
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 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 Gaurda village located?

Gaurda is in Dantan - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gaurda village in?

Gaurda village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Gaurda village in?

Gaurda village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gaurda under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gaurda?

The Census village code of Gaurda is 343942.

What is the population of Gaurda village?

The village record lists 990 people and 222 households for Gaurda.

How many households are in Gaurda village?

The village record lists 222 households for Gaurda.

What is the male and female population of Gaurda?

The record lists 500 male residents and 490 female residents for Gaurda.

What is the sex ratio of Gaurda village?

The sex ratio of Gaurda is 980 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gaurda village?

The reported geographical area of Gaurda is 205.18 hectares.

What is the population density of Gaurda village?

The approximate population density of Gaurda is 482.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gaurda?

The nearest town listed for Gaurda is Kharagpur, about 82 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Gaurda?

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

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

For Gaurda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Til and Ground - Nut, net sown area is 178.08 hectares and irrigated land is 87.03 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.