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Kala Gechhya Village

Kala Gechhya is an inhabited village in Kolaghat Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344409, the Census 2011 record lists 2,584 people in 548 households and the reported area is 146.35 hectares. The local references include Kolaghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kolaghat at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Kala Gechhya is a village in Kolaghat Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344409 and 2,584 people in 548 households.
Village Code344409
Population2,584
Households548
Area146.35 hectares
Nearest TownKolaghat

Key Village Facts

Village
Kala Gechhya
Census Village Code
344409
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kolaghat
Sub-district Census Code
02471
CD Block
Kolaghat
Households
548
Population
2,584
Male Population
1,365
Female Population
1,219
Sex Ratio
893.04
Area
146.35 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Kolaghat
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721634
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kala Gechhya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,584 people, 146.35 hectares of reported area and Kolaghat as the nearest town reference for Kala Gechhya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockKolaghat
  • Kala Gechhya falls under Kolaghat Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344409.
  • The record lists 2,584 people living in 548 households.
  • The reported village area is 146.35 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kolaghat.
  • 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 Density1,765.63 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.72 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.15%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kala Gechhya in the official administrative record. Census village code 344409 and Kolaghat CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02471
Village Census Code
344409
CD Block Code
0318
CD Block Name
Kolaghat

Location and Distance

Kolaghat is the nearest town listed for Kala Gechhya, about 16 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kolaghat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12.3 km
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Kolaghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Kolaghat
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
146.35 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,584 people in 548 households, with 1,365 male residents and 1,219 female residents. The average household size is 4.72, and SC share is 12.15% and ST share is 0% for Kala Gechhya. Population density works out to about 1,765.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
548
Total Population
2,584
Male Population
1,365
Female Population
1,219
Sex Ratio
893.04
Average Household Size
4.72
SC Population
314
SC Male Population
163
SC Female Population
151
SC Population Share
12.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kala Gechhya 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 Kala Gechhya include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Kala Gechhya.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kala Gechhya 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
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kala Gechhya is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 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
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kala Gechhya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Flower and Vegetable, net sown area is 136.85 hectares and irrigated land is 78.7 hectares (57.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Jori
Agricultural Commodities Second
Flower
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Flower Mala
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
136.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
58.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
78.7
Canals Area In Hectares
75 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3.7 hectares

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 Kala Gechhya

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
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 4 67%
State Bank of India 1 17%
Union Bank of India 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Panskura Raghunathbari P. S.: Panskura, Dist: Purba Midnapore Purusotampur, P. O.:purusotampur, P. O.: Raghunathbari Raghunathbari, Purba Medi…
State Bank of India ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Panskura Akhuar Panskura Bangla More Panskura, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721634
Union Bank of India ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Panskura Raghunathbari Panskuraps Raghunathbarivillageandpost, Panskuraps, Panskura, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721634
Punjab National Bank ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Sutahata - I Sutahata Chawk VILL Radhaballav Chawk Purba Medinipwbin VILL Radhaballav, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721634
Punjab National Bank ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Panskura Dhuliapur Bahargram, Panskura Bunglow More Atm, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721634
Punjab National Bank ATM 721634 Purba Medinipur Panskura Purushottampur Panskura Tehsil. P. O. Raghunathbari, Purusattampur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721634

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 Kala Gechhya village located?

Kala Gechhya is in Kolaghat Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kala Gechhya village in?

Kala Gechhya village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Kala Gechhya village in?

Kala Gechhya village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kala Gechhya under?

Kala Gechhya comes under Kolaghat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kala Gechhya?

The Census village code of Kala Gechhya is 344409.

What is the population of Kala Gechhya village?

The village record lists 2,584 people and 548 households for Kala Gechhya.

How many households are in Kala Gechhya village?

The village record lists 548 households for Kala Gechhya.

What is the male and female population of Kala Gechhya?

The record lists 1,365 male residents and 1,219 female residents for Kala Gechhya.

What is the sex ratio of Kala Gechhya village?

The sex ratio of Kala Gechhya is 893.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kala Gechhya village?

The reported geographical area of Kala Gechhya is 146.35 hectares.

What is the population density of Kala Gechhya village?

The approximate population density of Kala Gechhya is 1,765.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kala Gechhya?

The nearest town listed for Kala Gechhya is Kolaghat, about 16 km away.

How far is Kala Gechhya from the sub-district headquarters?

Kala Gechhya is about 12.3 km from Kolaghat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kala Gechhya?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kala Gechhya.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kala Gechhya?

For Kala Gechhya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Flower and Vegetable, net sown area is 136.85 hectares and irrigated land is 78.7 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kala Gechhya?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kala Gechhya. These records include 3 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 Kala Gechhya.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.