Indian Village Directory

Raikanda Village

Raikanda is an inhabited village in Gopiballavpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 340716, the Census 2011 record lists 556 people in 115 households and the reported area is 60.8 hectares. The local references include Gopiballavpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 46 km.

In short:

Raikanda is a village in Gopiballavpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 340716 and 556 people in 115 households.

Village Code340716
Population556
Households115
Area60.8 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Detailed village profile

Raikanda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 556 people, 60.8 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Raikanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
CD Block Gopiballavpur - I
  • Raikanda falls under Gopiballavpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 340716.
  • The record lists 556 people living in 115 households.
  • The reported village area is 60.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • 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
Raikanda
Census Village Code
340716
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gopiballavpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02457
CD Block
Gopiballavpur - I
Households
115
Population
556
Male Population
282
Female Population
274
Sex Ratio
971.63
Area
60.8 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
46 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721506
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 914.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.83 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 69.42% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 6.65% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 10.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Raikanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 340716 and Gopiballavpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02457
Village Census Code
340716
CD Block Code
0304
CD Block Name
Gopiballavpur - I

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Raikanda, about 46 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gopiballavpur
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
46 km
Total Geographical Area
60.8 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 556 people in 115 households, with 282 male residents and 274 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 69.42% and ST share is 6.65% for Raikanda. Population density works out to about 914.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
115
Total Population
556
Male Population
282
Female Population
274
Sex Ratio
971.63
Average Household Size
4.83
SC Population
386
SC Male Population
193
SC Female Population
193
SC Population Share
69.42
ST Population
37
ST Male Population
20
ST Female Population
17
ST Population Share
6.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Raikanda list 3 government primary schools and 1 government secondary 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
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
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
13 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Raikanda 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Raikanda is reported as 12 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
12 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 Raikanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Jute, net sown area is 37.2 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares (10.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
37.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
33.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.0

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 Raikanda

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
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 71%
CRM 2 29%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 43%
ICICI Bank Limited 2 29%
State Bank of India 1 14%
Axis Bank Limited 1 14%

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
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 721506 Jhargram Jhargram Jhargram (M) Office Gopiballavpur West Bengal 721506 ICICI Bank Atm, Gopiballavpur 1 Block Developemnt, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
Axis Bank Limited CRM 721506 Jhargram Gopiballavpur-I Gopiballavpur Jhargram, PIN Code 721506 Ground Floor, Khatian No 2701, Jl No 154, Dag No 2336, Hatibari Road, District, Jhargram, Wes…
Punjab National Bank ATM 721506 Jhargram Gopiballavpur-I Gopiballavpur Medinipur (Pas) Gopiballavpur, Medinipur (Pas)-721506, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
State Bank of India ATM 721506 Jhargram Gopiballavpur-I Akhubera Gopiballavpur Gopiballavpur Bus Stand, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
Punjab National Bank ATM 721506 Jhargram Jhargram Auspal Stand Gopiballavpur Bus Standpaschim Medinwbin Gopiballavpur Bus, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 721506 Jhargram Gopiballavpur-I Gopiballavpur Jhargram, West Bengal - 721506 ICICI Bank Ltd, Gopiballavpur, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506

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 Raikanda village located?

Raikanda is in Gopiballavpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Raikanda village in?

Raikanda village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Raikanda village in?

Raikanda village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Raikanda under?

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

What is the Census village code of Raikanda?

The Census village code of Raikanda is 340716.

What is the population of Raikanda village?

The village record lists 556 people and 115 households for Raikanda.

How many households are in Raikanda village?

The village record lists 115 households for Raikanda.

What is the male and female population of Raikanda?

The record lists 282 male residents and 274 female residents for Raikanda.

What is the sex ratio of Raikanda village?

The sex ratio of Raikanda is 971.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Raikanda village?

The reported geographical area of Raikanda is 60.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Raikanda village?

The approximate population density of Raikanda is 914.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Raikanda?

The nearest town listed for Raikanda is Jhargram, about 46 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Raikanda?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government secondary school for Raikanda.

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

For Raikanda, reported agricultural commodities include Jute, net sown area is 37.2 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Raikanda. These records include 4 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 Raikanda.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.