Indian Village Directory

Kanchiya Village

Kanchiya is an inhabited village in Ghatal Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 337682, the Census 2011 record lists 449 people in 103 households and the reported area is 164.3 hectares. The local references include Ghatal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharar at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Kanchiya is a village in Ghatal Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 337682 and 449 people in 103 households.
Village Code337682
Population449
Households103
Area164.3 hectares
Nearest TownKharar

Key Village Facts

Village
Kanchiya
Census Village Code
337682
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghatal
Sub-district Census Code
02448
CD Block
Ghatal
Households
103
Population
449
Male Population
229
Female Population
220
Sex Ratio
960.7
Area
164.3 hectares
Area
1.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharar
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721212
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kanchiya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 449 people, 164.3 hectares of reported area and Kharar as the nearest town reference for Kanchiya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

BlockGhatal
CD BlockGhatal
  • Kanchiya falls under Ghatal Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 337682.
  • The record lists 449 people living in 103 households.
  • The reported village area is 164.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kharar.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density273.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share78.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanchiya in the official administrative record. Census village code 337682 and Ghatal CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02448
Village Census Code
337682
CD Block Code
0295
CD Block Name
Ghatal

Location and Distance

Kharar is the nearest town listed for Kanchiya, about 5 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghatal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.2 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town
Kharar
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
164.3 hectares
Area
1.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 449 people in 103 households, with 229 male residents and 220 female residents. The average household size is 4.36, and SC share is 8.69% and ST share is 0% for Kanchiya. Population density works out to about 273.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
103
Total Population
449
Male Population
229
Female Population
220
Sex Ratio
960.7
Average Household Size
4.36
SC Population
39
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
8.69
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kanchiya 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 Kanchiya 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
43 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kanchiya 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kanchiya is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 21 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
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kanchiya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Musteredseed, net sown area is 87.3 hectares and irrigated land is 68.3 hectares (78.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Musteredseed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
34.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
87.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
68.3
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
24.3 hectares
Other Source Specify 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 Kanchiya

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
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 721212 Paschim Medinipur Ghatal Mansukha Ward No. 16, Ghatal, Dist. Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - 721212. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Raj Palace, Konnagar, Ho…
Punjab National Bank ATM 721212 Paschim Medinipur Ghatal Birsingha Teh.ghatal Birsingha More, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721212
State Bank of India ATM 721212 Paschim Medinipur Ghatal Arjjunhari Ghatal Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721212

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 Kanchiya village located?

Kanchiya is in Ghatal Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kanchiya village in?

Kanchiya village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Kanchiya village in?

Kanchiya village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kanchiya under?

Kanchiya comes under Ghatal Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kanchiya?

The Census village code of Kanchiya is 337682.

What is the population of Kanchiya village?

The village record lists 449 people and 103 households for Kanchiya.

How many households are in Kanchiya village?

The village record lists 103 households for Kanchiya.

What is the male and female population of Kanchiya?

The record lists 229 male residents and 220 female residents for Kanchiya.

What is the sex ratio of Kanchiya village?

The sex ratio of Kanchiya is 960.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kanchiya village?

The reported geographical area of Kanchiya is 164.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Kanchiya village?

The approximate population density of Kanchiya is 273.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kanchiya?

The nearest town listed for Kanchiya is Kharar, about 5 km away.

How far is Kanchiya from the sub-district headquarters?

Kanchiya is about 14.2 km from Ghatal, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kanchiya?

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

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

For Kanchiya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Musteredseed, net sown area is 87.3 hectares and irrigated land is 68.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanchiya. 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 Kanchiya.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.