Indian Village Directory

Hinchi Village

Hinchi is an inhabited village in Deshopran Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346266, the Census 2011 record lists 1,782 people in 389 households and the reported area is 45.81 hectares. The local references include Deshopran CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Hinchi is a village in Deshopran Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346266 and 1,782 people in 389 households.
Village Code346266
Population1,782
Households389
Area45.81 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Key Village Facts

Village
Hinchi
Census Village Code
346266
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Deshopran
Sub-district Census Code
02489
CD Block
Deshopran
Households
389
Population
1,782
Male Population
892
Female Population
890
Sex Ratio
997.76
Area
45.81 hectares
Area
0.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721427
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Hinchi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,782 people, 45.81 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Hinchi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockDeshopran
  • Hinchi falls under Deshopran Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 346266.
  • The record lists 1,782 people living in 389 households.
  • The reported village area is 45.81 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density3,889.98 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.88%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Hinchi in the official administrative record. Census village code 346266 and Deshopran CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02489
Village Census Code
346266
CD Block Code
0336
CD Block Name
Deshopran

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Hinchi, about 4 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Basantia
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
45.81 hectares
Area
0.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,782 people in 389 households, with 892 male residents and 890 female residents. The average household size is 4.58, and SC share is 4.88% and ST share is 0% for Hinchi. Population density works out to about 3,889.98 people per sq km.

Total Households
389
Total Population
1,782
Male Population
892
Female Population
890
Sex Ratio
997.76
Average Household Size
4.58
SC Population
87
SC Male Population
42
SC Female Population
45
SC Population Share
4.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Hinchi 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
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 Hinchi 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Hinchi include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Hinchi 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Hinchi is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Hinchi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 40 hectares and irrigated land is 5 hectares (12.5% 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
5.81
Net Area Sown In Hectares
40.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.0

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 Hinchi

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 50%
CRM 2 33%
CDM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 2 33%
Axis Bank Limited 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%
State Bank of India 1 17%
Indian Bank 1 17%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 743338 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Prakash Kultalia 1st Part Dist 24th Parganas South 743338 Wb VILL Po Jamtala Ps Kultali Nr Jamtala Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 743338
Canara Bank CRM 721152 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Pratappur 0 Panskura Police Station, Pratappur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721152
Punjab National Bank ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Khagrabani Po Darua, East Midnapur Pnb Darua, VILL Khagrabani, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
Indian Bank CRM 721442 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Dholmari Contai Via Basantia, Contai-Ii, Dholmari, Teh.contai, 721442, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721442
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Paschim Purushottampur Purba Mahammadpur, Ps: Contai State Bank of India Mukundapur Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
Canara Bank CDM 721152 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Pratappur 0 Panskura Police Station, Pratappur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721152

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 Hinchi village located?

Hinchi is in Deshopran Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Hinchi village in?

Hinchi village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Hinchi village in?

Hinchi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Hinchi under?

Hinchi comes under Deshopran Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Hinchi?

The Census village code of Hinchi is 346266.

What is the population of Hinchi village?

The village record lists 1,782 people and 389 households for Hinchi.

How many households are in Hinchi village?

The village record lists 389 households for Hinchi.

What is the male and female population of Hinchi?

The record lists 892 male residents and 890 female residents for Hinchi.

What is the sex ratio of Hinchi village?

The sex ratio of Hinchi is 997.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Hinchi village?

The reported geographical area of Hinchi is 45.81 hectares.

What is the population density of Hinchi village?

The approximate population density of Hinchi is 3,889.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Hinchi?

The nearest town listed for Hinchi is Contai, about 4 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Hinchi?

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

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

For Hinchi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 40 hectares and irrigated land is 5 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Hinchi. These records include 5 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 Hinchi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.