Indian Village Directory

Purba Medinipur District 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.

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Quick answer: Purba Medinipur district has 2,998 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 25 blocks in West Bengal.
Local Admin Units25
Villages2,998
Population4,503,161
Households988,784
Area (ha)373,518.5

Blocks in Purba Medinipur

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-wise Village List
BlockCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest 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

Blocks with the most village records

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.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankBlockVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (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%

Largest Villages by Population

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.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown 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

Largest Villages by Area

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.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown 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

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Purba Medinipur District

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.

Records / 100 Villages16.1
ATM Share75%
CDM Share0.2%
CRM Share24%
Records / Bank24.1
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
483
ATMs
364
CRMs
116
CDMs
1
Electronic Kiosks
1
Banks
20
PINs
82

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
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%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
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%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
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-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Block-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
BlockRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
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

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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.

Population Summary

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.

Average Population / Village1,502
Average Household Size4.6
Inhabited Village %98%
Population Density / sq km1,205.6
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population4,503,161

Administrative Coverage

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 Reported25
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported18

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

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 Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap 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
Median Nearest Town Distance11 km
Villages within 5 km153
Villages over 25 km664

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
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

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 Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 2,918 17.74 222 Bar Shankar Egra

About the Available Data

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 Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / 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

Data Method and Verification

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.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Which block has the most village records in Purba Medinipur district?

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.

Which village has the highest population in Purba Medinipur district?

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.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Purba Medinipur district?

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.

What population details are available for Purba Medinipur district villages?

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.

What village facilities are reported for Purba Medinipur district?

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.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Purba Medinipur district?

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.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Purba Medinipur district?

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.

How do I find a Census village code in Purba Medinipur district?

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.

How can I verify land records for villages in Purba Medinipur district?

Use the official land-record portal for West Bengal, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, block, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Purba Medinipur district village data live or historical?

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.

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.