How many villages are listed for Purba Medinipur district?
Purba Medinipur district has 2,998 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 25 blocks in West Bengal.
Indian Village Directory
The Purba Medinipur district village directory covers 2,998 Census 2011 village records across 25 blocks in West Bengal. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Purba Medinipur district has 2,932 inhabited villages, 66 uninhabited village entries, 4,503,161 people and 988,784 households, with 373,518 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Panskura has the most village records; Jalpai is the largest listed village by population; Dubda has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 2,932 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 2,638 villages, all-weather road is reported for 1,729 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.
The block-wise table compares 25 blocks in Purba Medinipur district using Census 2011 village records. Panskura has 230 villages, about 7.7% of the district list.
| Block | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhagawanpur - I | 02480 | 165 | 5.5% | 99% | 222,677 | 4.9% | 1,35 | 52,066 | 16,992.74 | 4.5% | 1,310.4 | Mahammadpur |
| Bhagawanpur - II | 02479 | 168 | 5.6% | 99% | 192,162 | 4.3% | 1,144 | 45,285 | 18,020.06 | 4.8% | 1,066.4 | Kismat Bajkul |
| Chandipur | 02481 | 112 | 3.7% | 99% | 176,704 | 3.9% | 1,578 | 37,832 | 13,268.63 | 3.6% | 1,331.7 | Brajalal Chak |
| Contai - I | 02488 | 225 | 7.5% | 98% | 170,894 | 3.8% | 76 | 37,073 | 15,527.40 | 4.2% | 1,100.6 | Majna |
| Contai - III | 02490 | 166 | 5.5% | 100% | 157,793 | 3.5% | 951 | 34,342 | 16,051.66 | 4.3% | 983 | Kanaidighi |
| Deshopran | 02489 | 168 | 5.6% | 99% | 170,938 | 3.8% | 1,017 | 37,078 | 16,895.03 | 4.5% | 1,011.8 | Durmut |
| Egra - I | 02491 | 133 | 4.4% | 92% | 167,163 | 3.7% | 1,257 | 35,273 | 19,789.98 | 5.3% | 844.7 | Kasbagola |
| Egra - II | 02492 | 117 | 3.9% | 98% | 178,763 | 4% | 1,528 | 39,034 | 18,470.97 | 4.9% | 967.8 | Dubda |
| Haldia | 02483 | 24 | 0.8% | 100% | 97,992 | 2.2% | 4,083 | 22,385 | 6,543.92 | 1.8% | 1,497.5 | Kunarpur |
| Khejuri - I | 02486 | 42 | 1.4% | 100% | 132,992 | 3% | 3,166 | 27,554 | 13,051.29 | 3.5% | 1,019 | Lakhi |
| Khejuri - II | 02487 | 99 | 3.3% | 98% | 139,463 | 3.1% | 1,409 | 27,260 | 13,745.93 | 3.7% | 1,014.6 | Dekhali |
| Kolaghat | 02471 | 109 | 3.6% | 97% | 239,646 | 5.3% | 2,199 | 51,403 | 13,385.98 | 3.6% | 1,790.3 | Derya Chak |
| Mahisadal | 02475 | 75 | 2.5% | 97% | 199,613 | 4.4% | 2,662 | 43,433 | 14,484.44 | 3.9% | 1,378.1 | Natshal |
| Moyna | 02476 | 85 | 2.8% | 100% | 220,330 | 4.9% | 2,592 | 51,938 | 15,339.38 | 4.1% | 1,436.4 | Narikeldaha |
| Nanda Kumar | 02474 | 101 | 3.4% | 99% | 262,998 | 5.8% | 2,604 | 59,240 | 16,570.25 | 4.4% | 1,587.2 | Jalpai |
| Nandigram - I | 02484 | 98 | 3.3% | 100% | 202,032 | 4.5% | 2,062 | 41,064 | 17,927.84 | 4.8% | 1,126.9 | Kalicharanpur |
| Nandigram - II | 02485 | 40 | 1.3% | 100% | 117,945 | 2.6% | 2,949 | 25,759 | 10,288.70 | 2.8% | 1,146.4 | Amda Bad |
| Panskura | 02470 | 230 | 7.7% | 98% | 283,303 | 6.3% | 1,232 | 62,854 | 22,714.25 | 6.1% | 1,247.2 | Jiakhali |
| Potashpur - I | 02477 | 139 | 4.6% | 98% | 166,977 | 3.7% | 1,201 | 39,095 | 17,143.84 | 4.6% | 974 | Palpara |
| Potashpur - II | 02478 | 151 | 5% | 95% | 175,056 | 3.9% | 1,159 | 40,105 | 19,174.30 | 5.1% | 913 | Khar |
| Ramnagar - I | 02493 | 149 | 5% | 92% | 161,986 | 3.6% | 1,087 | 33,450 | 13,724.37 | 3.7% | 1,180.3 | Badhia |
| Ramnagar - II | 02494 | 137 | 4.6% | 98% | 156,054 | 3.5% | 1,139 | 31,612 | 16,326.50 | 4.4% | 955.8 | Bara Bankuya |
| Sahid Matangini | 02473 | 86 | 2.9% | 94% | 183,987 | 4.1% | 2,139 | 41,579 | 9,351.24 | 2.5% | 1,967.5 | Kharui |
| Sutahata | 02482 | 80 | 2.7% | 98% | 118,629 | 2.6% | 1,483 | 25,805 | 7,622.40 | 2% | 1,556.3 | Hariballabhpur |
| Tamluk | 02472 | 99 | 3.3% | 100% | 207,064 | 4.6% | 2,092 | 46,265 | 11,107.40 | 3% | 1,864.2 | Srirampur |
Panskura, Contai - I and Bhagawanpur - II are the blocks with the most village records in Purba Medinipur district. Panskura ranks first with 230 villages, 283,303 people and 1,247.2 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and block comparison.
| Rank | Block | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panskura | 230 | 7.7% | 283,303 | 6.3% | 22,714.25 | 6.1% |
| 2 | Contai - I | 225 | 7.5% | 170,894 | 3.8% | 15,527.40 | 4.2% |
| 3 | Bhagawanpur - II | 168 | 5.6% | 192,162 | 4.3% | 18,020.06 | 4.8% |
| 4 | Deshopran | 168 | 5.6% | 170,938 | 3.8% | 16,895.03 | 4.5% |
| 5 | Contai - III | 166 | 5.5% | 157,793 | 3.5% | 16,051.66 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Bhagawanpur - I | 165 | 5.5% | 222,677 | 4.9% | 16,992.74 | 4.5% |
| 7 | Potashpur - II | 151 | 5% | 175,056 | 3.9% | 19,174.30 | 5.1% |
| 8 | Ramnagar - I | 149 | 5% | 161,986 | 3.6% | 13,724.37 | 3.7% |
| 9 | Potashpur - I | 139 | 4.6% | 166,977 | 3.7% | 17,143.84 | 4.6% |
| 10 | Ramnagar - II | 137 | 4.6% | 156,054 | 3.5% | 16,326.50 | 4.4% |
Jalpai is the highest-population village listed for Purba Medinipur district, with 19,447 people and 4,305 households. That is 0.4% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.5. The nearest town is Tamluk; 18.0 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalpai | 19,447 | 0.4% | 4,305 | 4.5 | 1,586.95 | 1,225.4 | Tamluk | 18.0 |
| 2 | Kismat Bajkul | 17,964 | 0.4% | 4,265 | 4.2 | 1,541.59 | 1,165.3 | Contai | 32.0 |
| 3 | Saorabere Jalpai (P) | 14,774 | 0.3% | 3,061 | 4.8 | 1,162 | 1,271.4 | Tamluk | 19.0 |
| 4 | Lakhi | 13,109 | 0.3% | 2,783 | 4.7 | 1,044.72 | 1,254.8 | Contai | 27.0 |
| 5 | Dubda | 12,885 | 0.3% | 3,472 | 3.7 | 1,872.41 | 688.2 | Egra | 11.0 |
| 6 | Bar Godagudar | 11,660 | 0.3% | 2,585 | 4.5 | 891.27 | 1,308.2 | Tamluk | 20.0 |
| 7 | Kamarda | 11,658 | 0.3% | 2,294 | 5.1 | 855.40 | 1,362.9 | Contai | 33.0 |
| 8 | Derya Chak | 11,358 | 0.3% | 2,447 | 4.6 | 310.80 | 3,654.4 | Kolaghat | 10.0 |
| 9 | Natshal | 11,331 | 0.3% | 2,379 | 4.8 | 675.42 | 1,677.6 | Mahishadal | 6.0 |
| 10 | Srirampur | 10,906 | 0.2% | 2,459 | 4.4 | 616.38 | 1,769.4 | Tamluk | 10.0 |
Dubda has the largest recorded village area in Purba Medinipur district at 1,872.41 hectares. It represents 0.5% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 688.2 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubda | 1,872.41 | 0.5% | 12,885 | 688.2 | 3,472 | 1.85 | Egra | 11.0 |
| 2 | Jalpai | 1,586.95 | 0.4% | 19,447 | 1,225.4 | 4,305 | 2.71 | Tamluk | 18.0 |
| 3 | Kismat Bajkul | 1,541.59 | 0.4% | 17,964 | 1,165.3 | 4,265 | 2.77 | Contai | 32.0 |
| 4 | Paniparul | 1,483.88 | 0.4% | 10,469 | 705.5 | 2,181 | 1.47 | Egra | 11.0 |
| 5 | Nakchira Char | 1,437.71 | 0.4% | 1,177 | 81.9 | 204 | 0.14 | Haldia | 10.0 |
| 6 | Saorabere Jalpai (P) | 1,162 | 0.3% | 14,774 | 1,271.4 | 3,061 | 2.63 | Tamluk | 19.0 |
| 7 | Lakhi | 1,044.72 | 0.3% | 13,109 | 1,254.8 | 2,783 | 2.66 | Contai | 27.0 |
| 8 | Dekhali | 1,025.48 | 0.3% | 9,619 | 938 | 1,861 | 1.81 | Contai | 35.0 |
| 9 | Dakshin Purushottampur | 993.10 | 0.3% | 2,394 | 241.1 | 476 | 0.48 | Contai | 19.0 |
| 10 | Chhatri | 975.52 | 0.3% | 7,186 | 736.6 | 1,492 | 1.53 | Egra | 11.0 |
Purba Medinipur district has 483 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 20 banks and 82 PIN codes. The list includes 364 ATMs, 116 CRMs and 1 CDM. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 205 entries (42%). PIN code 721401 has the highest listed banking access count, with 43 records (8.9%). The density is 16.1 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 364 | 75% |
| CRM | 116 | 24% |
| CDM | 1 | 0.2% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 0.2% |
| E-Lobby | 1 | 0.2% |
| E-Lobby | 1 | 0.2% |
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 205 | 42% |
| Punjab National Bank | 89 | 18% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 44 | 9.1% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 34 | 7% |
| Bank of India | 20 | 4.1% |
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 721401 | 43 | 8.9% |
| 721636 | 35 | 7.2% |
| 721602 | 33 | 6.8% |
| 721137 | 24 | 5% |
| 721428 | 23 | 4.8% |
| 721429 | 20 | 4.1% |
| 721645 | 15 | 3.1% |
| 721607 | 13 | 2.7% |
| 721441 | 12 | 2.5% |
| 721631 | 12 | 2.5% |
| 721628 | 12 | 2.5% |
| 721134 | 11 | 2.3% |
| 721152 | 11 | 2.3% |
| 721657 | 10 | 2.1% |
| 721139 | 9 | 1.9% |
| 721629 | 9 | 1.9% |
| 721659 | 8 | 1.7% |
| 721452 | 7 | 1.4% |
| 721632 | 7 | 1.4% |
| 721444 | 6 | 1.2% |
| Block | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhagawanpur - I | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Bhagawanpur - II | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Chandipur | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Contai - I | 22 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Contai - III | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Deshopran | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Egra - I | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| Egra - II | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Haldia | 25 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| Khejuri - I | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Khejuri - II | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kolaghat | 35 | 25 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| Mahisadal | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Moyna | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Nanda Kumar | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Nandigram - I | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Nandigram - II | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| No Block | 106 | 76 | 29 | 0 | 17 | 28 |
| Panskura | 20 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 7 |
| Panskura - I | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Purba Medinipur district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Canara Bank, Indian Bank and Punjab National Bank. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 721601, 721425 and 721632. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 721601 | Purba Medinipur | Bhagawanpur - I | Chhota Daulatpur | Main Road At: Chhoto Daulatpur Chhoto Daulatpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721601 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 721425 | Purba Medinipur | Bhagawanpur - II | Basudeb Berya | Dist.purba Udbaadal, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721425 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721632 | Purba Medinipur | Bhagawanpur - I | Kalaberia | Po Ku Namalakshya Bazar Po Kupurba Medinipwbin Namalakshya Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721632 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721601 | Purba Medinipur | Bhagawanpur - I | Kotbar | Bhagabanpur Kotbarh, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721601 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721626 | Purba Medinipur | Bhagawanpur - I | Mugberia | Kismat Ba Villbajkul Po Kismat Bapurba Medinipwbin Villbajkul Po, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721626 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721602 | Purba Medinipur | Bhagawanpur - I | Benudia (Ct) | 32, Newmarket, Durgachak Stall No:, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721602 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721458 | Purba Medinipur | Bhagawanpur - I | Bibhisanpur | Teh.contai Bibhisanpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721458 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721633 | Purba Medinipur | Bhagawanpur - I | Gopinathpur | Medinipur (Pur) Gopinathpur, Medinipur (Pur)-721633, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721633 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Purba Medinipur district's village records list 4,503,161 people in 988,784 households. The average household size is 4.6. The listed village population density is 1,205.6 people per sq km.
Administrative coverage connects Purba Medinipur district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 25 CD blocks, 0 Gram Panchayats and 18 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Belpukur, Cantai and Chaitanayapur.
CD blocks reported: Bhagawanpur - I, Bhagawanpur - II, Chandipur, Contai - I, Contai - III, Deshopran, Egra - I, Egra - II, Haldia, Khejuri - I, Khejuri - II, Kolaghat and more.
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Purba Medinipur district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 2,932 villages (98% of district records), mobile coverage in 2,638 villages (88% of district records), all-weather road in 1,729 villages (58% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and All-weather Road, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 2,932 | 2,932 | — | 97.80 |
| Mobile Coverage | 2,638 | 2,932 | — | 87.99 |
| All-Weather Road | 1,729 | 2,932 | — | 57.67 |
| PDS Shop | 1,308 | 2,932 | — | 43.63 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 2,932 | 2,932 | — | 97.80 |
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 153 | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Km | 691 | 24% |
| 10-25 Km | 1,410 | 48% |
| Over 25 Km | 664 | 23% |
Location and distance highlights show how Purba Medinipur villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 2,918 villages, with an average of 17.74 km and a median of 11 km. 153 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 664 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 2,918 | 17.74 | 222 | Bar Shankar | Egra |
This data coverage section explains what is available for Purba Medinipur district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 25 data fields and 73,698 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 5 | 14,990 | 11,992 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 8,833 | 5,882 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 8,928 | 8,789 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 23,355 | 10,416 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 5,864 | 4,367 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 2,932 | 1,308 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 8,796 | 8,796 |
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This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
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Purba Medinipur district has 2,998 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 25 blocks in West Bengal.
Panskura has the most village records in Purba Medinipur district, with 230 entries. This is 7.7% of the district list, with 283,303 people where population is reported.
Jalpai is the highest-population village shown for Purba Medinipur district, with 19,447 people and 4,305 households. It accounts for 0.4% of the listed district village population.
Dubda has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Purba Medinipur district, at 1,872.41 hectares. It represents 0.5% of the district's listed village area.
The population summary includes 4,503,161 people, 988,784 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.6 and population density is 1,205.6 people per sq km.
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 2,932 villages (98% of district records), mobile coverage in 2,638 villages (88% of district records), all-weather road in 1,729 villages (58% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Purba Medinipur district has 483 banking service records, about 16.1 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 205 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.
PIN code 721401 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Purba Medinipur district, with 43 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
Start from the block-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
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The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.