Indian Village Directory
Samsara Village
Samsara is an inhabited village in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342696, the Census 2011 record lists 1,019 people in 254 households and the reported area is 77.92 hectares. The local references include Pingla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 62 km.
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Quick answer: Samsara is a village in Pingla Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 342696 and 1,019 people in 254 households.
Village Code342696
Population1,019
Households254
Area77.92 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Samsara
- Census Village Code
- 342696
- 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
- 254
- Population
- 1,019
- Male Population
- 517
- Female Population
- 502
- Sex Ratio
- 970.99
- Area
- 77.92 hectares
- Area
- 0.78 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 62 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721152
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Samsara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,019 people, 77.92 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Samsara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Samsara falls under Pingla Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 342696.
- The record lists 1,019 people living in 254 households.
- The reported village area is 77.92 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density1,307.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.02%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share93.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Samsara in the official administrative record. Census village code 342696 and Pingla CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02463
- Village Census Code
- 342696
- CD Block Code
- 0310
- CD Block Name
- Pingla
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Samsara, about 62 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
- 62 km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 62 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 77.92 hectares
- Area
- 0.78 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,019 people in 254 households, with 517 male residents and 502 female residents. The average household size is 4.01, and SC share is 4.02% and ST share is 0% for Samsara. Population density works out to about 1,307.75 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 254
- Total Population
- 1,019
- Male Population
- 517
- Female Population
- 502
- Sex Ratio
- 970.99
- Average Household Size
- 4.01
- SC Population
- 41
- SC Male Population
- 21
- SC Female Population
- 20
- SC Population Share
- 4.02
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Samsara 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
- Private Management Institute
- Available
- Private Management Institute Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samsara 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 56 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Samsara.
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Samsara include self-help groups 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Samsara is reported as 14 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
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Samsara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 60 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares (93.3% 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
- 17.92
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 60.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 56.0
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 Samsara
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
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721152 |
Paschim Medinipur |
Midnapore |
Anandanagar |
Paschim Midnapore Bhimtala Chawk, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721152 |
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 Samsara village located?
Samsara is in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Samsara village in?
Samsara village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Samsara village in?
Samsara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Samsara under?
Samsara comes under Pingla Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Samsara?
The Census village code of Samsara is 342696.
What is the population of Samsara village?
The village record lists 1,019 people and 254 households for Samsara.
How many households are in Samsara village?
The village record lists 254 households for Samsara.
What is the male and female population of Samsara?
The record lists 517 male residents and 502 female residents for Samsara.
What is the sex ratio of Samsara village?
The sex ratio of Samsara is 970.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Samsara village?
The reported geographical area of Samsara is 77.92 hectares.
What is the population density of Samsara village?
The approximate population density of Samsara is 1,307.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Samsara?
The nearest town listed for Samsara is Kharagpur, about 62 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Samsara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Samsara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Samsara?
For Samsara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 60 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Samsara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Samsara. 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 Samsara.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Samsara.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Samsara.
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.