Where is Gaighata village located?
Gaighata is in Salbani Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
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Gaighata Village
Gaighata is an inhabited village in Salbani Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 338838, the Census 2011 record lists 159 people in 32 households and the reported area is 74.39 hectares. The local references include Salbani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Midnapur at about 35 km.
Gaighata is a village in Salbani Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 338838 and 159 people in 32 households.
Village Code338838
Population159
Households32
Area74.39 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapur
Detailed village profile
Gaighata at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 159 people, 74.39 hectares of reported area and Midnapur as the nearest town reference for Gaighata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gaighata falls under Salbani Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 338838.
- The record lists 159 people living in 32 households.
- The reported village area is 74.39 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Midnapur.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
- 338838
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Salbani
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02452
- CD Block
- Salbani
- Households
- 32
- Population
- 159
- Male Population
- 75
- Female Population
- 84
- Sex Ratio
- 1,120
- Area
- 74.39 hectares
- Area
- 0.74 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Midnapur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 35 km
- 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
213.74 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.97 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
1.26%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
40.25%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
96.6%
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 338838 and Salbani CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02452
- Village Census Code
- 338838
- CD Block Code
- 0299
- CD Block Name
- Salbani
Location and Distance
Midnapur is the nearest town listed for Gaighata, about 35 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Salbani
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Midnapur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 35 km
- Nearest Town
- Midnapur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 35 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 74.39 hectares
- Area
- 0.74 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 159 people in 32 households, with 75 male residents and 84 female residents. The average household size is 4.97, and SC share is 1.26% and ST share is 40.25% for Gaighata. Population density works out to about 213.74 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 32
- Total Population
- 159
- Male Population
- 75
- Female Population
- 84
- Sex Ratio
- 1,120
- Average Household Size
- 4.97
- SC Population
- 2
- SC Male Population
- 1
- SC Female Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 1.26
- ST Population
- 64
- ST Male Population
- 31
- ST Female Population
- 33
- ST Population Share
- 40.25
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Gaighata.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10.18 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gaighata include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gaighata include self-help groups, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gaighata is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gaighata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Mustard, net sown area is 21.78 hectares and irrigated land is 21.03 hectares (96.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Potato
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustard
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 52.61 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 21.78
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 0.75 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 21.03
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 10.85 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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
- 16
- Banks in Matched Records
- 6
- Matched PINs
- 7
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 14 | 88% |
| CRM | 2 | 12% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 7 | 44% |
| Punjab National Bank | 4 | 25% |
| Bank of India | 2 | 12% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 6.2% |
| Uco Bank | 1 | 6.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 721147 | Paschim Medinipur | Salbani | Jamdedya | Shalboni, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal Jsw Cement Ltd, VILL- Jambedia, P.O.- Sayedpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 721516 | Paschim Medinipur | Salbani | Pirakata | Dist. Paschim Midnapore, State West Bangal Asish Dey, Near-Pirakata Bus Stand, Pirakata Post Office, Vill. and P.O. Pir… |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721141 | Paschim Medinipur | Salbani | Salboni | Salboni, Po: Salboni, Paschim Midnapore Bdo Office, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721141 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721132 | Paschim Medinipur | Salbani | Salbani | Salboni Brbnml Salboni Market, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721132 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721150 | Paschim Medinipur | Salbani | Salboni | Ps Salboni, Paschim Medinipur Gosapiasal, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721150 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721147 | Paschim Medinipur | Salbani | Salboni | Medinipur (Pas) Salboni, Medinipur (Pas)-712147, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721147 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721150 | Paschim Medinipur | Salbani | Pirakata | Paschim Medinipur Pirakata, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721150 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721132 | Paschim Medinipur | Salbani | Salboni | Po : Brbnml, Note Press Roject Shalboni, Dist:paschim Medinipur West Bengal Rbi New Note Press Project Campus, Salboni… |
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 Salbani 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 338838.
What is the population of Gaighata village?
The village record lists 159 people and 32 households for Gaighata.
How many households are in Gaighata village?
The village record lists 32 households for Gaighata.
What is the male and female population of Gaighata?
The record lists 75 male residents and 84 female residents for Gaighata.
What is the sex ratio of Gaighata village?
The sex ratio of Gaighata is 1,120 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gaighata village?
The reported geographical area of Gaighata is 74.39 hectares.
What is the population density of Gaighata village?
The approximate population density of Gaighata is 213.74 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 Midnapur, about 35 km away.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gaighata?
For Gaighata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Mustard, net sown area is 21.78 hectares and irrigated land is 21.03 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gaighata?
The page shows 16 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gaighata. These records include 6 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?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Gaighata.
Is road connectivity reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Gaighata.