Indian Village Directory
Kanchra Gerya Village
Kanchra Gerya is an inhabited village in Contai - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346065, the Census 2011 record lists 1,073 people in 211 households and the reported area is 72.07 hectares. The local references include Contai - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 10 km.
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Quick answer: Kanchra Gerya is a village in Contai - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346065 and 1,073 people in 211 households.
Village Code346065
Population1,073
Households211
Area72.07 hectares
Nearest TownContai
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kanchra Gerya
- Census Village Code
- 346065
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Purba Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Contai - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02488
- CD Block
- Contai - I
- Households
- 211
- Population
- 1,073
- Male Population
- 557
- Female Population
- 516
- Sex Ratio
- 926.39
- Area
- 72.07 hectares
- Area
- 0.72 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Contai
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721401
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kanchra Gerya at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,073 people, 72.07 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Kanchra Gerya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kanchra Gerya falls under Contai - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 346065.
- The record lists 1,073 people living in 211 households.
- The reported village area is 72.07 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 Density1,488.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share32.62%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.4%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share7.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanchra Gerya in the official administrative record. Census village code 346065 and Contai - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02488
- Village Census Code
- 346065
- CD Block Code
- 0335
- CD Block Name
- Contai - I
Location and Distance
Contai is the nearest town listed for Kanchra Gerya, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Contai
- District Headquarter
- Tamluk
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Contai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Contai
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 72.07 hectares
- Area
- 0.72 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,073 people in 211 households, with 557 male residents and 516 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 32.62% and ST share is 1.4% for Kanchra Gerya. Population density works out to about 1,488.83 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 211
- Total Population
- 1,073
- Male Population
- 557
- Female Population
- 516
- Sex Ratio
- 926.39
- Average Household Size
- 5.09
- SC Population
- 350
- SC Male Population
- 181
- SC Female Population
- 169
- SC Population Share
- 32.62
- ST Population
- 15
- ST Male Population
- 10
- ST Female Population
- 5
- ST Population Share
- 1.4
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kanchra Gerya 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanchra Gerya include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 4.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kanchra Gerya include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kanchra Gerya include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kanchra Gerya is reported as 14 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
- 14 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
- 10 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 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 Kanchra Gerya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Pulse, net sown area is 61.87 hectares and irrigated land is 4.4 hectares (7.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Sugarcane
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pulse
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 10.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 61.87
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 57.47 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 4.4
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kanchra Gerya
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
- 15
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
15 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
14 |
93% |
| Bank of India |
1 |
6.7% |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Bank of India |
ATM |
721401 |
Purba Medinipur |
Contai - I |
Kantai |
Dist. Purba Medinipur, State West Bengal Kanthi Central Bus Stand, Sbi Contai Bazar Branch, P.O. and P.S. Kanthi, Purba… |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721401 |
Purba Medinipur |
Contai - I |
Nayaput |
Janubasan, Contai Nayaput, 721401, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721401 |
Purba Medinipur |
Contai - I |
Hatiberya |
Near Contai Court Chowranghee More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721401 |
Purba Medinipur |
Contai - I |
Banamali Pur |
Indian Oil Pump Contai Bypass Road, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721401 |
Purba Medinipur |
Contai - I |
Kantai |
Near Contai Police Station Athilaguri Caltax More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721401 |
Purba Medinipur |
Contai - I |
Hatiberya |
Near Contai Municipality Chowringhee More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721401 |
Purba Medinipur |
Contai - I |
Dakshin Darua |
Khagraboni Near Sd Hospital, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721401 |
Purba Medinipur |
Contai - I |
Bankaberya |
Abakash Old Contai Bus Stand, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401 |
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 Kanchra Gerya village located?
Kanchra Gerya is in Contai - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Kanchra Gerya village in?
Kanchra Gerya village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Kanchra Gerya village in?
Kanchra Gerya village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kanchra Gerya under?
Kanchra Gerya comes under Contai - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kanchra Gerya?
The Census village code of Kanchra Gerya is 346065.
What is the population of Kanchra Gerya village?
The village record lists 1,073 people and 211 households for Kanchra Gerya.
How many households are in Kanchra Gerya village?
The village record lists 211 households for Kanchra Gerya.
What is the male and female population of Kanchra Gerya?
The record lists 557 male residents and 516 female residents for Kanchra Gerya.
What is the sex ratio of Kanchra Gerya village?
The sex ratio of Kanchra Gerya is 926.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kanchra Gerya village?
The reported geographical area of Kanchra Gerya is 72.07 hectares.
What is the population density of Kanchra Gerya village?
The approximate population density of Kanchra Gerya is 1,488.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kanchra Gerya?
The nearest town listed for Kanchra Gerya is Contai, about 10 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Kanchra Gerya?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kanchra Gerya.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanchra Gerya?
For Kanchra Gerya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Pulse, net sown area is 61.87 hectares and irrigated land is 4.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kanchra Gerya?
The page shows 15 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanchra Gerya. 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 Kanchra Gerya.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kanchra Gerya.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Kanchra Gerya.
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.