Where is Gaighata village located?
Gaighata is in Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gaighata Village
Gaighata is an inhabited village in Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341469, the Census 2011 record lists 360 people in 95 households and the reported area is 51.16 hectares. The local references include Kharagpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 11 km.
Gaighata is a village in Kharagpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341469 and 360 people in 95 households.
Village Code341469
Population360
Households95
Area51.16 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Detailed village profile
Gaighata at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 360 people, 51.16 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Gaighata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gaighata falls under Kharagpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 341469.
- The record lists 360 people living in 95 households.
- The reported village area is 51.16 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Gaighata
- Census Village Code
- 341469
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kharagpur - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02460
- CD Block
- Kharagpur - I
- Households
- 95
- Population
- 360
- Male Population
- 187
- Female Population
- 173
- Sex Ratio
- 925.13
- Area
- 51.16 hectares
- Area
- 0.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721513
- 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
703.67 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.79 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
23.06%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
53.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gaighata in the official administrative record. Census village code 341469 and Kharagpur - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02460
- Village Census Code
- 341469
- CD Block Code
- 0307
- CD Block Name
- Kharagpur - I
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Gaighata, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kharagpur
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 11 km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 51.16 hectares
- Area
- 0.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 360 people in 95 households, with 187 male residents and 173 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 23.06% and ST share is 0% for Gaighata. Population density works out to about 703.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 95
- Total Population
- 360
- Male Population
- 187
- Female Population
- 173
- Sex Ratio
- 925.13
- Average Household Size
- 3.79
- SC Population
- 83
- SC Male Population
- 43
- SC Female Population
- 40
- SC Population Share
- 23.06
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gaighata 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 Gaighata 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
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.87 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gaighata include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gaighata include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gaighata is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gaighata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 47.17 hectares and irrigated land is 25.09 hectares (53.2% 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
- 3.12
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 47.17
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 22.08 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 25.09
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 25.09 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gaighata
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, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 721513 | Paschim Medinipur | Kharagpur - I | Khemasoli | Khemasuli, Teh.kharagpur 721304, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721513 |
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
Which district is Gaighata village in?
Gaighata village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Gaighata village in?
Gaighata village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Gaighata under?
Gaighata comes under Kharagpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gaighata?
The Census village code of Gaighata is 341469.
What is the population of Gaighata village?
The village record lists 360 people and 95 households for Gaighata.
How many households are in Gaighata village?
The village record lists 95 households for Gaighata.
What is the male and female population of Gaighata?
The record lists 187 male residents and 173 female residents for Gaighata.
What is the sex ratio of Gaighata village?
The sex ratio of Gaighata is 925.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gaighata village?
The reported geographical area of Gaighata is 51.16 hectares.
What is the population density of Gaighata village?
The approximate population density of Gaighata is 703.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gaighata?
The nearest town listed for Gaighata is Kharagpur, about 11 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Gaighata?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gaighata.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gaighata?
For Gaighata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 47.17 hectares and irrigated land is 25.09 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gaighata?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gaighata. 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 Gaighata.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gaighata.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Gaighata.