Indian Village Directory

Palaidanga Village

Palaidanga is an inhabited village in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341261, the Census 2011 record lists 693 people in 159 households and the reported area is 119.6 hectares. The local references include Sankrail CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Palaidanga is a village in Sankrail Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341261 and 693 people in 159 households.
Village Code341261
Population693
Households159
Area119.6 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Key Village Facts

Village
Palaidanga
Census Village Code
341261
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sankrail
Sub-district Census Code
02459
CD Block
Sankrail
Households
159
Population
693
Male Population
347
Female Population
346
Sex Ratio
997.12
Area
119.6 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721507
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palaidanga at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 693 people, 119.6 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Palaidanga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockSankrail
  • Palaidanga falls under Sankrail Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 341261.
  • The record lists 693 people living in 159 households.
  • The reported village area is 119.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • 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 Density579.43 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share40.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18.61%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palaidanga in the official administrative record. Census village code 341261 and Sankrail CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02459
Village Census Code
341261
CD Block Code
0306
CD Block Name
Sankrail

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Palaidanga, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sankrail
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
119.6 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 693 people in 159 households, with 347 male residents and 346 female residents. The average household size is 4.36, and SC share is 40.69% and ST share is 18.61% for Palaidanga. Population density works out to about 579.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
159
Total Population
693
Male Population
347
Female Population
346
Sex Ratio
997.12
Average Household Size
4.36
SC Population
282
SC Male Population
146
SC Female Population
136
SC Population Share
40.69
ST Population
129
ST Male Population
68
ST Female Population
61
ST Population Share
18.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palaidanga 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 in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
109.93 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palaidanga include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palaidanga include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palaidanga is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 18 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palaidanga show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.67

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palaidanga

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 721507 Paschim Medinipur No Block Medinipur (M) Near Deer Park Jhargram Police Line, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721507

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 Palaidanga village located?

Palaidanga is in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Palaidanga village in?

Palaidanga village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Palaidanga village in?

Palaidanga village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Palaidanga under?

Palaidanga comes under Sankrail Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palaidanga?

The Census village code of Palaidanga is 341261.

What is the population of Palaidanga village?

The village record lists 693 people and 159 households for Palaidanga.

How many households are in Palaidanga village?

The village record lists 159 households for Palaidanga.

What is the male and female population of Palaidanga?

The record lists 347 male residents and 346 female residents for Palaidanga.

What is the sex ratio of Palaidanga village?

The sex ratio of Palaidanga is 997.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palaidanga village?

The reported geographical area of Palaidanga is 119.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Palaidanga village?

The approximate population density of Palaidanga is 579.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palaidanga?

The nearest town listed for Palaidanga is Jhargram, about 10 km away.

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

For Palaidanga, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palaidanga. These records include 1 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 Palaidanga.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Palaidanga.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Palaidanga.

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.