Indian Village Directory

Dhandashira Village

Dhandashira is an inhabited village in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342679, the Census 2011 record lists 844 people in 230 households and the reported area is 95.04 hectares. The local references include Pingla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 56 km.

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Quick answer: Dhandashira is a village in Pingla Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 342679 and 844 people in 230 households.
Village Code342679
Population844
Households230
Area95.04 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhandashira
Census Village Code
342679
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pingla
Sub-district Census Code
02463
CD Block
Pingla
Households
230
Population
844
Male Population
428
Female Population
416
Sex Ratio
971.96
Area
95.04 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
56 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721166
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhandashira at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 844 people, 95.04 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Dhandashira, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

BlockPingla
CD BlockPingla
  • Dhandashira falls under Pingla Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 342679.
  • The record lists 844 people living in 230 households.
  • The reported village area is 95.04 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 Density888.05 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.09%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share70.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhandashira in the official administrative record. Census village code 342679 and Pingla CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02463
Village Census Code
342679
CD Block Code
0310
CD Block Name
Pingla

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Dhandashira, about 56 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pingla
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
56 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
56 km
Total Geographical Area
95.04 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 844 people in 230 households, with 428 male residents and 416 female residents. The average household size is 3.67, and SC share is 5.09% and ST share is 0% for Dhandashira. Population density works out to about 888.05 people per sq km.

Total Households
230
Total Population
844
Male Population
428
Female Population
416
Sex Ratio
971.96
Average Household Size
3.67
SC Population
43
SC Male Population
23
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
5.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhandashira 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dhandashira. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhandashira include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.62 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhandashira include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhandashira include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhandashira is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhandashira show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 79.22 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares (70.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard Seed
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Mustard Oil
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
79.22
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
56.0
Canals Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhandashira

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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
Bank of India ATM 721166 Paschim Medinipur Sabang Sabang Dist-Paschim Medinipur, Wb VILL and Po- Lutunia, Ps- Sabang, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721166
State Bank of India ATM 721166 Paschim Medinipur Sabang Dasha Gram Sabang Temathani, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721166

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 Dhandashira village located?

Dhandashira is in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Dhandashira village in?

Dhandashira village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Dhandashira village in?

Dhandashira village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Dhandashira under?

Dhandashira comes under Pingla Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhandashira?

The Census village code of Dhandashira is 342679.

What is the population of Dhandashira village?

The village record lists 844 people and 230 households for Dhandashira.

How many households are in Dhandashira village?

The village record lists 230 households for Dhandashira.

What is the male and female population of Dhandashira?

The record lists 428 male residents and 416 female residents for Dhandashira.

What is the sex ratio of Dhandashira village?

The sex ratio of Dhandashira is 971.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhandashira village?

The reported geographical area of Dhandashira is 95.04 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhandashira village?

The approximate population density of Dhandashira is 888.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhandashira?

The nearest town listed for Dhandashira is Kharagpur, about 56 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Dhandashira?

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

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

For Dhandashira, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 79.22 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhandashira. These records include 2 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 Dhandashira.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Dhandashira.

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.