Indian Village Directory

Babia Village

Babia is an inhabited village in Bhagawanpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345425, the Census 2011 record lists 1,304 people in 281 households and the reported area is 82.75 hectares. The local references include Bhagawanpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 49 km.

In short:

Babia is a village in Bhagawanpur - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 345425 and 1,304 people in 281 households.

Village Code345425
Population1,304
Households281
Area82.75 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Detailed village profile

Babia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,304 people, 82.75 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Babia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
CD Block Bhagawanpur - I
  • Babia falls under Bhagawanpur - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 345425.
  • The record lists 1,304 people living in 281 households.
  • The reported village area is 82.75 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Babia
Census Village Code
345425
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhagawanpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02480
CD Block
Bhagawanpur - I
Households
281
Population
1,304
Male Population
671
Female Population
633
Sex Ratio
943.37
Area
82.75 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
49 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721601
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 1,575.83 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 35.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Babia in the official administrative record. Census village code 345425 and Bhagawanpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02480
Village Census Code
345425
CD Block Code
0327
CD Block Name
Bhagawanpur - I

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Babia, about 49 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kajlagarh
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
49 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
49 km
Total Geographical Area
82.75 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,304 people in 281 households, with 671 male residents and 633 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 19.1% and ST share is 0% for Babia. Population density works out to about 1,575.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
281
Total Population
1,304
Male Population
671
Female Population
633
Sex Ratio
943.37
Average Household Size
4.64
SC Population
249
SC Male Population
122
SC Female Population
127
SC Population Share
19.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Babia list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Babia include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
23.46 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Babia include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Babia is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 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 Babia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegatable and Fish, net sown area is 65.7 hectares and irrigated land is 23.46 hectares (35.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Mat Making
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegatable
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Bambooproduc
Agricultural Commodities Third
Fish
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Biri Making
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.05
Net Area Sown In Hectares
65.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
42.24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
23.46

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Babia

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Canara Bank 1 25%

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
Canara Bank ATM 721601 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Chhota Daulatpur Main Road At: Chhoto Daulatpur Chhoto Daulatpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721601
State Bank of India ATM 721601 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Kotbar Bhagabanpur Kotbarh, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721601
State Bank of India ATM 721601 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Bhagabanpur Bhagwanpur Near Sbi Bhagwanpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721601
State Bank of India ATM 721601 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - I Bhagabanpur Bhagabanpur State Bank of India Bhagabanpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721601

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 Babia village located?

Babia is in Bhagawanpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Babia village in?

Babia village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Babia village in?

Babia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Babia under?

Babia comes under Bhagawanpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Babia?

The Census village code of Babia is 345425.

What is the population of Babia village?

The village record lists 1,304 people and 281 households for Babia.

How many households are in Babia village?

The village record lists 281 households for Babia.

What is the male and female population of Babia?

The record lists 671 male residents and 633 female residents for Babia.

What is the sex ratio of Babia village?

The sex ratio of Babia is 943.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Babia village?

The reported geographical area of Babia is 82.75 hectares.

What is the population density of Babia village?

The approximate population density of Babia is 1,575.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Babia?

The nearest town listed for Babia is Contai, about 49 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Babia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Babia.

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

For Babia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegatable and Fish, net sown area is 65.7 hectares and irrigated land is 23.46 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Babia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Babia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.