Indian Village Directory

Gaighata Village

Gaighata is an inhabited village in Salbani Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 338896, the Census 2011 record lists 402 people in 77 households and the reported area is 69.44 hectares. The local references include Salbani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Midnapur at about 14 km.

In short:

Gaighata is a village in Salbani Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 338896 and 402 people in 77 households.

Village Code338896
Population402
Households77
Area69.44 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapur

Detailed village profile

Gaighata at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 402 people, 69.44 hectares of reported area and Midnapur as the nearest town reference for Gaighata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Salbani
CD Block Salbani
  • Gaighata falls under Salbani Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 338896.
  • The record lists 402 people living in 77 households.
  • The reported village area is 69.44 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
338896
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
77
Population
402
Male Population
197
Female Population
205
Sex Ratio
1,040.61
Area
69.44 hectares
Area
0.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Nearest Town Distance
14 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 578.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.22 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 33.83% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 39.5% 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 338896 and Salbani CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02452
Village Census Code
338896
CD Block Code
0299
CD Block Name
Salbani

Location and Distance

Midnapur is the nearest town listed for Gaighata, about 14 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
14 km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
69.44 hectares
Area
0.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 402 people in 77 households, with 197 male residents and 205 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 33.83% for Gaighata. Population density works out to about 578.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
77
Total Population
402
Male Population
197
Female Population
205
Sex Ratio
1,040.61
Average Household Size
5.22
ST Population
136
ST Male Population
70
ST Female Population
66
ST Population Share
33.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gaighata include hand pump water, river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.12 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8 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 entries for Gaighata include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gaighata is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 17 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 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
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 Gaighata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Master Seed, net sown area is 50.58 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares (39.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Master Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.74
Net Area Sown In Hectares
50.58
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
30.58 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
12 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

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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
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 14 88%
CRM 2 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Gaighata village located?

Gaighata is in Salbani 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 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 338896.

What is the population of Gaighata village?

The village record lists 402 people and 77 households for Gaighata.

How many households are in Gaighata village?

The village record lists 77 households for Gaighata.

What is the male and female population of Gaighata?

The record lists 197 male residents and 205 female residents for Gaighata.

What is the sex ratio of Gaighata village?

The sex ratio of Gaighata is 1,040.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gaighata village?

The reported geographical area of Gaighata is 69.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Gaighata village?

The approximate population density of Gaighata is 578.92 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 14 km away.

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

For Gaighata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Master Seed, net sown area is 50.58 hectares and irrigated land is 20 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?

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.