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Krishnachak Village

Krishnachak is an inhabited village in Contai - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346126, the Census 2011 record lists 1,158 people in 216 households and the reported area is 75.68 hectares. The local references include Contai - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Krishnachak is a village in Contai - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346126 and 1,158 people in 216 households.
Village Code346126
Population1,158
Households216
Area75.68 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Key Village Facts

Village
Krishnachak
Census Village Code
346126
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
216
Population
1,158
Male Population
592
Female Population
566
Sex Ratio
956.08
Area
75.68 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721401
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Krishnachak at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,158 people, 75.68 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Krishnachak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockContai - I
  • Krishnachak falls under Contai - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 346126.
  • The record lists 1,158 people living in 216 households.
  • The reported village area is 75.68 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 Density1,530.13 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share21.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Krishnachak in the official administrative record. Census village code 346126 and Contai - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02488
Village Census Code
346126
CD Block Code
0335
CD Block Name
Contai - I

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Krishnachak, about 5 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
5 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
75.68 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,158 people in 216 households, with 592 male residents and 566 female residents. The average household size is 5.36, and SC share is 14.51% and ST share is 0% for Krishnachak. Population density works out to about 1,530.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
216
Total Population
1,158
Male Population
592
Female Population
566
Sex Ratio
956.08
Average Household Size
5.36
SC Population
168
SC Male Population
89
SC Female Population
79
SC Population Share
14.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Krishnachak list 2 government primary schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Krishnachak include hand pump water and river or canal 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
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
14.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Krishnachak 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
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Krishnachak 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Krishnachak is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 22 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Krishnachak show that reported agricultural commodities include Bettle Leaf, net sown area is 66.55 hectares and irrigated land is 14.1 hectares (21.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Bettle Leaf
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.13
Net Area Sown In Hectares
66.55
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
52.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
14.1

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Krishnachak

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
Within 5 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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 15 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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 Krishnachak village located?

Krishnachak is in Contai - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Krishnachak village in?

Krishnachak village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Krishnachak village in?

Krishnachak village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Krishnachak under?

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

What is the Census village code of Krishnachak?

The Census village code of Krishnachak is 346126.

What is the population of Krishnachak village?

The village record lists 1,158 people and 216 households for Krishnachak.

How many households are in Krishnachak village?

The village record lists 216 households for Krishnachak.

What is the male and female population of Krishnachak?

The record lists 592 male residents and 566 female residents for Krishnachak.

What is the sex ratio of Krishnachak village?

The sex ratio of Krishnachak is 956.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Krishnachak village?

The reported geographical area of Krishnachak is 75.68 hectares.

What is the population density of Krishnachak village?

The approximate population density of Krishnachak is 1,530.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Krishnachak?

The nearest town listed for Krishnachak is Contai, about 5 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Krishnachak?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Krishnachak.

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

For Krishnachak, reported agricultural commodities include Bettle Leaf, net sown area is 66.55 hectares and irrigated land is 14.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 15 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Krishnachak. 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 Krishnachak.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.