Indian Village Directory

Machhgerya Village

Machhgerya is an inhabited village in Daspur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 337889, the Census 2011 record lists 993 people in 211 households and the reported area is 70.82 hectares. The local references include Daspur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ghatal at about 10 km.

In short:

Machhgerya is a village in Daspur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 337889 and 993 people in 211 households.

Village Code337889
Population993
Households211
Area70.82 hectares
Nearest TownGhatal

Detailed village profile

Machhgerya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 993 people, 70.82 hectares of reported area and Ghatal as the nearest town reference for Machhgerya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Daspur - I
CD Block Daspur - I
  • Machhgerya falls under Daspur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 337889.
  • The record lists 993 people living in 211 households.
  • The reported village area is 70.82 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ghatal.
  • 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
Machhgerya
Census Village Code
337889
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Daspur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02449
CD Block
Daspur - I
Households
211
Population
993
Male Population
512
Female Population
481
Sex Ratio
939.45
Area
70.82 hectares
Area
0.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Ghatal
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721211
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 1,402.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.71 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.6% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 3.63% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 90.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Machhgerya in the official administrative record. Census village code 337889 and Daspur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02449
Village Census Code
337889
CD Block Code
0296
CD Block Name
Daspur - I

Location and Distance

Ghatal is the nearest town listed for Machhgerya, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Daspur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.6 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Ghatal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Ghatal
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
70.82 hectares
Area
0.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 993 people in 211 households, with 512 male residents and 481 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 0.6% and ST share is 3.63% for Machhgerya. Population density works out to about 1,402.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
211
Total Population
993
Male Population
512
Female Population
481
Sex Ratio
939.45
Average Household Size
4.71
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
0.6
ST Population
36
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
17
ST Population Share
3.63
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Machhgerya list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Machhgerya 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.81 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
51.49 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Machhgerya include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Machhgerya is reported as 17 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Machhgerya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Potato, net sown area is 63.56 hectares and irrigated land is 57.49 hectares (90.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Handloom
Handicrafts Commodities First
Jori
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Tama
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Furniture
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.45
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
57.49
Canals Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Machhgerya

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
8
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 8 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 6 75%
Punjab National Bank 2 25%

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 721211 Paschim Medinipur Daspur - I Daspur Midnapur (Pas) VILL and P. O. Dasspur, Dist.midnapur (Pas)-721211, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721211
State Bank of India ATM 721211 Paschim Medinipur Daspur - I Daspur Dashpur Road State Bank Building Dashpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721211
Punjab National Bank ATM 721211 Paschim Medinipur Daspur - I Sarberya Teh.ghatal Via Sekendary, Sarberia, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721211
State Bank of India ATM 721211 Paschim Medinipur Daspur - I Anandagar Daspur Narajole, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721211
State Bank of India ATM 721211 Paschim Medinipur Daspur - I Anantapur Ghatal Daspur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721211

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 Machhgerya village located?

Machhgerya is in Daspur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Machhgerya village in?

Machhgerya village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Machhgerya village in?

Machhgerya village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Machhgerya under?

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

What is the Census village code of Machhgerya?

The Census village code of Machhgerya is 337889.

What is the population of Machhgerya village?

The village record lists 993 people and 211 households for Machhgerya.

How many households are in Machhgerya village?

The village record lists 211 households for Machhgerya.

What is the male and female population of Machhgerya?

The record lists 512 male residents and 481 female residents for Machhgerya.

What is the sex ratio of Machhgerya village?

The sex ratio of Machhgerya is 939.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Machhgerya village?

The reported geographical area of Machhgerya is 70.82 hectares.

What is the population density of Machhgerya village?

The approximate population density of Machhgerya is 1,402.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Machhgerya?

The nearest town listed for Machhgerya is Ghatal, about 10 km away.

How far is Machhgerya from the sub-district headquarters?

Machhgerya is about 10.6 km from Daspur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Machhgerya?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Machhgerya.

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

For Machhgerya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Potato, net sown area is 63.56 hectares and irrigated land is 57.49 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Machhgerya. These records include 2 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 Machhgerya.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.