Indian Village Directory

Bahana Village

Bahana is an inhabited village in Keshiary Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343688, the Census 2011 record lists 150 people in 36 households and the reported area is 25.88 hectares. The local references include Keshiary CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 46 km.

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Quick answer: Bahana is a village in Keshiary Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343688 and 150 people in 36 households.
Village Code343688
Population150
Households36
Area25.88 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Bahana
Census Village Code
343688
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Keshiary
Sub-district Census Code
02466
CD Block
Keshiary
Households
36
Population
150
Male Population
76
Female Population
74
Sex Ratio
973.68
Area
25.88 hectares
Area
0.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
46 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721424
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bahana at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 150 people, 25.88 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Bahana, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockKeshiary
  • Bahana falls under Keshiary Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343688.
  • The record lists 150 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 25.88 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

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 Density579.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share26.67%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bahana in the official administrative record. Census village code 343688 and Keshiary CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02466
Village Census Code
343688
CD Block Code
0313
CD Block Name
Keshiary

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Keshiary
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
46 km
Total Geographical Area
25.88 hectares
Area
0.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 150 people in 36 households, with 76 male residents and 74 female residents. The average household size is 4.17, and SC share is 4% and ST share is 26.67% for Bahana. Population density works out to about 579.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
150
Male Population
76
Female Population
74
Sex Ratio
973.68
Average Household Size
4.17
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
4
ST Population
40
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
21
ST Population Share
26.67
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bahana 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 Bahana 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
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
0.81 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bahana include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bahana is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 15 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bahana show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 20.64 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.43
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.64
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.64 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 Bahana

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 100%

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 721424 Paschim Medinipur Keshiary Agarpara Belda Kesiery More, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721424
State Bank of India CRM 721424 Paschim Medinipur Keshiary Agarpara Belda Belda Bus Stand, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721424

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 Bahana village located?

Bahana is in Keshiary Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bahana village in?

Bahana village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Bahana village in?

Bahana village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bahana under?

Bahana comes under Keshiary Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bahana?

The Census village code of Bahana is 343688.

What is the population of Bahana village?

The village record lists 150 people and 36 households for Bahana.

How many households are in Bahana village?

The village record lists 36 households for Bahana.

What is the male and female population of Bahana?

The record lists 76 male residents and 74 female residents for Bahana.

What is the sex ratio of Bahana village?

The sex ratio of Bahana is 973.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bahana village?

The reported geographical area of Bahana is 25.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Bahana village?

The approximate population density of Bahana is 579.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bahana?

The nearest town listed for Bahana is Kharagpur, about 46 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Bahana?

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

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

For Bahana, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 20.64 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.