Indian Village Directory

Gaighata Village

Gaighata is an inhabited village in Narayangarh Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343153, the Census 2011 record lists 148 people in 34 households and the reported area is 44.11 hectares. The local references include Narayangarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 34 km.

In short:

Gaighata is a village in Narayangarh Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343153 and 148 people in 34 households.

Village Code343153
Population148
Households34
Area44.11 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Detailed village profile

Gaighata at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 148 people, 44.11 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Gaighata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Narayangarh
CD Block Narayangarh
  • Gaighata falls under Narayangarh Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343153.
  • The record lists 148 people living in 34 households.
  • The reported village area is 44.11 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

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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
Gaighata
Census Village Code
343153
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narayangarh
Sub-district Census Code
02465
CD Block
Narayangarh
Households
34
Population
148
Male Population
76
Female Population
72
Sex Ratio
947.37
Area
44.11 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721437
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 335.52 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.35 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 95.95% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 38.5% 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 343153 and Narayangarh CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02465
Village Census Code
343153
CD Block Code
0312
CD Block Name
Narayangarh

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Gaighata, about 34 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Belda
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
44.11 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 148 people in 34 households, with 76 male residents and 72 female residents. The average household size is 4.35, and SC share is 95.95% and ST share is 0% for Gaighata. Population density works out to about 335.52 people per sq km.

Total Households
34
Total Population
148
Male Population
76
Female Population
72
Sex Ratio
947.37
Average Household Size
4.35
SC Population
142
SC Male Population
74
SC Female Population
68
SC Population Share
95.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Gaighata, including counts where the source provides them.

Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre 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.

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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.11 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
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Gaighata.

Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gaighata is reported as 13 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gaighata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Paddy Husking, net sown area is 39 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares (38.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Paddy Husking
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15 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 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
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 60%
State Bank of India 2 40%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 721437 Paschim Medinipur Narayangarh Kunarpur Medinipur (Pas) Kunarpur, Medinipur (Pas)-721437, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437
State Bank of India CRM 721437 Paschim Medinipur Narayangarh Kontai Jinagerya Kotaigarh Gramraj, P. O. Kotaigarh, 721437, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437
Punjab National Bank ATM 721437 Paschim Medinipur Narayangarh Bahurupa Narayangarh Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437
Punjab National Bank ATM 721437 Paschim Medinipur Narayangarh Pakurseni Pakursoni Village-Chaturibhara, Pakursoni, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437
State Bank of India ATM 721437 Paschim Medinipur Narayangarh Arjjuni Near Bus Stand Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721437

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 Gaighata village located?

Gaighata is in Narayangarh Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

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 Narayangarh 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 343153.

What is the population of Gaighata village?

The village record lists 148 people and 34 households for Gaighata.

How many households are in Gaighata village?

The village record lists 34 households for Gaighata.

What is the male and female population of Gaighata?

The record lists 76 male residents and 72 female residents for Gaighata.

What is the sex ratio of Gaighata village?

The sex ratio of Gaighata is 947.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gaighata village?

The reported geographical area of Gaighata is 44.11 hectares.

What is the population density of Gaighata village?

The approximate population density of Gaighata is 335.52 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 34 km away.

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

For Gaighata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Paddy Husking, net sown area is 39 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gaighata. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for 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.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Gaighata.

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.