Indian Village Directory

Chhota Gahira Village

Chhota Gahira is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 340046, the Census 2011 record lists 493 people in 112 households and the reported area is 90.24 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 10 km.

In short:

Chhota Gahira is a village in Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 340046 and 493 people in 112 households.

Village Code340046
Population493
Households112
Area90.24 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Detailed village profile

Chhota Gahira at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 493 people, 90.24 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Chhota Gahira, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Jhargram
CD Block Jhargram
  • Chhota Gahira falls under Jhargram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 340046.
  • The record lists 493 people living in 112 households.
  • The reported village area is 90.24 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

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 Village Facts

Village
Chhota Gahira
Census Village Code
340046
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhargram
Sub-district Census Code
02454
CD Block
Jhargram
Households
112
Population
493
Male Population
230
Female Population
263
Sex Ratio
1,143.48
Area
90.24 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721507
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 546.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.41% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 6.9% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhota Gahira in the official administrative record. Census village code 340046 and Jhargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02454
Village Census Code
340046
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Jhargram

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhargram
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
90.24 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 493 people in 112 households, with 230 male residents and 263 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 0.41% and ST share is 6.9% for Chhota Gahira. Population density works out to about 546.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
112
Total Population
493
Male Population
230
Female Population
263
Sex Ratio
1,143.48
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
2
SC Population Share
0.41
ST Population
34
ST Male Population
12
ST Female Population
22
ST Population Share
6.9
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chhota Gahira 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 Chhota Gahira include hand pump water, river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
28.33 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chhota Gahira 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chhota Gahira is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chhota Gahira show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.66 hectares and irrigated land is 56.66 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.25
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.66
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
56.66
Canals Area In Hectares
56.66 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 Chhota Gahira

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 721507 Paschim Medinipur No Block Medinipur (M) Near Deer Park Jhargram Police Line, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721507

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 Chhota Gahira village located?

Chhota Gahira is in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chhota Gahira village in?

Chhota Gahira village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Chhota Gahira village in?

Chhota Gahira village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chhota Gahira under?

Chhota Gahira comes under Jhargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chhota Gahira?

The Census village code of Chhota Gahira is 340046.

What is the population of Chhota Gahira village?

The village record lists 493 people and 112 households for Chhota Gahira.

How many households are in Chhota Gahira village?

The village record lists 112 households for Chhota Gahira.

What is the male and female population of Chhota Gahira?

The record lists 230 male residents and 263 female residents for Chhota Gahira.

What is the sex ratio of Chhota Gahira village?

The sex ratio of Chhota Gahira is 1,143.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chhota Gahira village?

The reported geographical area of Chhota Gahira is 90.24 hectares.

What is the population density of Chhota Gahira village?

The approximate population density of Chhota Gahira is 546.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chhota Gahira?

The nearest town listed for Chhota Gahira is Jhargram, about 10 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Chhota Gahira?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chhota Gahira.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chhota Gahira?

For Chhota Gahira, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.66 hectares and irrigated land is 56.66 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chhota Gahira?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chhota Gahira. These records include 1 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 Chhota Gahira.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.