Contai - III Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal has 166 Census 2011 village records, including 166 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 157,793 people, 34,342 households and 16,051.66 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Contai - III Block has 166 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 166 inhabited villages. They are part of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal.
Villages166
Inhabited Villages166
Population157,793
Households34,342
Area (ha)16,051.66
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Contai - III Block is in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Village Records
166 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
166
Listed Population
157,793
Households
34,342
Recorded Village Area
16,051.66 hectares
Largest by Population
Kanaidighi (8,783 people)
Largest by Area
Kanaidighi (874.93 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Kanaidighi is the highest-population village listed in Contai - III Block, with 8,783 people and 1,925 households. It represents 5.6% of the listed block village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Kanaidighi has the largest recorded village area in Contai - III Block, at 874.93 hectares. This is 5.5% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Contai - III Block has 157,793 people in 34,342 households across 166 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village951
Average Household Size4.6
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km983
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population157,793
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Contai - III villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Contai - III.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Contai - III Block is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 166 villages (100%), mobile coverage in 154 villages (93%), all-weather road in 74 villages (45%), domestic power supply in 166 villages (100%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
166
166
0
100
Mobile Coverage
154
166
12
92.77
All-Weather Road
74
166
92
44.58
PDS Shop
39
166
127
23.49
Domestic Power Supply
166
166
0
100
Median Nearest Town Distance11 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km0
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
0
0%
5-10 Km
0
0%
10-25 Km
166
100%
Over 25 Km
0
0%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Contai - III villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 166 villages, with an average of 11.0 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 11.0 km for Kurkraul (P). Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
166
11
11
Kurkraul (P)
Contai
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Contai - III Block. The page summarises 25 data fields and 4,150 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.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
830
664
Location and Distance
3
498
332
Population and Social Groups
3
498
498
Education Facilities
8
1,328
562
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
332
228
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
166
39
Power Supply
3
498
498
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Contai - III
Contai - III Block has 8 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 3 banks and 3 PIN codes. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 5 entries (62%). PIN code 721444 has the highest listed count, with 5 records (62%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages4.8
ATM Share75%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share25%
Records / Bank2.7
ATM/CDM/CRM Records8
ATMs6
CRMs2
Banks3
PINs3
Device Type Summary
ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
6
75%
CRM
2
25%
Top Banks in This Area
Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
5
62%
Punjab National Bank
2
25%
Axis Bank Limited
1
12%
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN Code
Records
Share
721444
5
62%
721449
2
25%
721430
1
12%
PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
PIN code-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
PIN
Records
ATMs
CRMs
CDMs
Banks
721444
5
3
2
0
2
721449
2
2
0
0
1
721430
1
1
0
0
1
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Contai - III Block, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Axis Bank Limited
ATM
721444
Purba Medinipur
Contai - III
Nachinda
Wb 721444 VILL Po Nachinda Ps Marisda Dist East Midnapur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721444
State Bank of India
CRM
721444
Purba Medinipur
Contai - III
Nachinda
Nachinda State Bank Building Nachinda Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721444
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721449
Purba Medinipur
Contai - III
Marishda
Medinipur (Pur) Marisda, Medinipur (Pur)-721449, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721449
State Bank of India
ATM
721430
Purba Medinipur
Contai - III
Bagha Danri
Po Heria Udakhali, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721430
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721449
Purba Medinipur
Contai - III
Nilpura
Medinipore(purba) P. O. Banamali Chatta, Lauda, Medinipur (Pur)-721449, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721449
State Bank of India
ATM
721444
Purba Medinipur
Contai - III
Nachinda
Nachinda State Bank Building Nachinda Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721444
State Bank of India
ATM
721444
Purba Medinipur
Contai - III
Marishda
Marishda Mecheda Digha Road, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721444
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.
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Contai - III Block. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
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
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Contai - III Block has 166 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 166 inhabited villages. They are part of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal.
Which is the most populated village in Contai - III Block?
Kanaidighi is the most populated village listed for Contai - III Block, with 8,783 people and 1,925 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Contai - III Block?
Kanaidighi has the largest recorded village area in Contai - III Block, at 874.93 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Contai - III Block?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 166 villages, domestic power supply in 166 villages, mobile coverage in 154 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Contai - III Block?
Contai - III Block has 8 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 5 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.
What can I find in the Contai - III Block village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Contai - III also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
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.