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Dakshin Padma Village

Dakshin Padma is an inhabited village in Egra - II Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346818, the Census 2011 record lists 1,060 people in 207 households and the reported area is 132.31 hectares. The local references include Egra - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 11 km.

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Quick answer: Dakshin Padma is a village in Egra - II Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346818 and 1,060 people in 207 households.
Village Code346818
Population1,060
Households207
Area132.31 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Key Village Facts

Village
Dakshin Padma
Census Village Code
346818
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Egra - II
Sub-district Census Code
02492
CD Block
Egra - II
Households
207
Population
1,060
Male Population
566
Female Population
494
Sex Ratio
872.79
Area
132.31 hectares
Area
1.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721422
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dakshin Padma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,060 people, 132.31 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Dakshin Padma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockEgra - II
  • Dakshin Padma falls under Egra - II Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 346818.
  • The record lists 1,060 people living in 207 households.
  • The reported village area is 132.31 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

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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 Density801.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.12 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.09%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakshin Padma in the official administrative record. Census village code 346818 and Egra - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02492
Village Census Code
346818
CD Block Code
0339
CD Block Name
Egra - II

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Dakshin Padma, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balighai
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
132.31 hectares
Area
1.32 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,060 people in 207 households, with 566 male residents and 494 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 0.09% and ST share is 0% for Dakshin Padma. Population density works out to about 801.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
207
Total Population
1,060
Male Population
566
Female Population
494
Sex Ratio
872.79
Average Household Size
5.12
SC Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dakshin Padma list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dakshin Padma include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
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
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dakshin Padma include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dakshin Padma 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
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 Dakshin Padma is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 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 Dakshin Padma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 110.87 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares (31.6% 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
21.44
Net Area Sown In Hectares
110.87
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
75.87 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
35.0

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dakshin Padma

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.

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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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 100%

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 721422 Purba Medinipur Egra - II Bathuari P. S- Egra, Dist-Purba Midnapore VILL- Bathuary, P. O- Bathuary, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721422

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 Dakshin Padma village located?

Dakshin Padma is in Egra - II Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Dakshin Padma village in?

Dakshin Padma village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Dakshin Padma village in?

Dakshin Padma village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Dakshin Padma under?

Dakshin Padma comes under Egra - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dakshin Padma?

The Census village code of Dakshin Padma is 346818.

What is the population of Dakshin Padma village?

The village record lists 1,060 people and 207 households for Dakshin Padma.

How many households are in Dakshin Padma village?

The village record lists 207 households for Dakshin Padma.

What is the male and female population of Dakshin Padma?

The record lists 566 male residents and 494 female residents for Dakshin Padma.

What is the sex ratio of Dakshin Padma village?

The sex ratio of Dakshin Padma is 872.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dakshin Padma village?

The reported geographical area of Dakshin Padma is 132.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Dakshin Padma village?

The approximate population density of Dakshin Padma is 801.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dakshin Padma?

The nearest town listed for Dakshin Padma is Contai, about 11 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Dakshin Padma?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Dakshin Padma.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dakshin Padma?

For Dakshin Padma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 110.87 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dakshin Padma?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dakshin Padma. These records include 1 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 Dakshin Padma.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.