Indian Village Directory

Gumkia Village

Gumkia is an inhabited village in Bhagawanpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345499, the Census 2011 record lists 879 people in 206 households and the reported area is 71.85 hectares. The local references include Bhagawanpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 41 km.

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Quick answer: Gumkia is a village in Bhagawanpur - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 345499 and 879 people in 206 households.
Village Code345499
Population879
Households206
Area71.85 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Key Village Facts

Village
Gumkia
Census Village Code
345499
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
206
Population
879
Male Population
461
Female Population
418
Sex Ratio
906.72
Area
71.85 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
41 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721601
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gumkia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 879 people, 71.85 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Gumkia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockBhagawanpur - I
  • Gumkia falls under Bhagawanpur - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 345499.
  • The record lists 879 people living in 206 households.
  • The reported village area is 71.85 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,223.38 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gumkia in the official administrative record. Census village code 345499 and Bhagawanpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02480
Village Census Code
345499
CD Block Code
0327
CD Block Name
Bhagawanpur - I

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Gumkia, about 41 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
41 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
41 km
Total Geographical Area
71.85 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 879 people in 206 households, with 461 male residents and 418 female residents. The average household size is 4.27, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gumkia. Population density works out to about 1,223.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
206
Total Population
879
Male Population
461
Female Population
418
Sex Ratio
906.72
Average Household Size
4.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gumkia list 1 government 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
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gumkia include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
23.47 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gumkia include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gumkia is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gumkia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.66 hectares and irrigated land is 23.47 hectares (41.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.19
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
33.19 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
23.47

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 Gumkia

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
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 Gumkia village located?

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

Which district is Gumkia village in?

Gumkia village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Gumkia village in?

Gumkia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gumkia under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gumkia?

The Census village code of Gumkia is 345499.

What is the population of Gumkia village?

The village record lists 879 people and 206 households for Gumkia.

How many households are in Gumkia village?

The village record lists 206 households for Gumkia.

What is the male and female population of Gumkia?

The record lists 461 male residents and 418 female residents for Gumkia.

What is the sex ratio of Gumkia village?

The sex ratio of Gumkia is 906.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gumkia village?

The reported geographical area of Gumkia is 71.85 hectares.

What is the population density of Gumkia village?

The approximate population density of Gumkia is 1,223.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gumkia?

The nearest town listed for Gumkia is Contai, about 41 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Gumkia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gumkia.

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

For Gumkia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.66 hectares and irrigated land is 23.47 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gumkia. 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 Gumkia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Gumkia.

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.