Indian Village Directory

Mecheda Village

Mecheda is an inhabited village in Kolaghat Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344433, the Census 2011 record lists 673 people in 143 households and the reported area is 49.93 hectares. The local references include Kolaghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kolaghat at about 6 km.

In short:

Mecheda is a village in Kolaghat Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344433 and 673 people in 143 households.

Village Code344433
Population673
Households143
Area49.93 hectares
Nearest TownKolaghat

Detailed village profile

Mecheda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 673 people, 49.93 hectares of reported area and Kolaghat as the nearest town reference for Mecheda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
Block Kolaghat
CD Block Kolaghat
  • Mecheda falls under Kolaghat Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344433.
  • The record lists 673 people living in 143 households.
  • The reported village area is 49.93 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.

Before You Use This Data

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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 Village Facts

Village
Mecheda
Census Village Code
344433
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
143
Population
673
Male Population
338
Female Population
335
Sex Ratio
991.12
Area
49.93 hectares
Area
0.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Kolaghat
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721137
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,347.89 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.71 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 68.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mecheda in the official administrative record. Census village code 344433 and Kolaghat CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02471
Village Census Code
344433
CD Block Code
0318
CD Block Name
Kolaghat

Location and Distance

Kolaghat is the nearest town listed for Mecheda, about 6 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kolaghat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5.2 km
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Kolaghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town
Kolaghat
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
49.93 hectares
Area
0.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 673 people in 143 households, with 338 male residents and 335 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Mecheda. Population density works out to about 1,347.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
143
Total Population
673
Male Population
338
Female Population
335
Sex Ratio
991.12
Average Household Size
4.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mecheda 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 Mecheda include hand pump water and treated tap 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Railway Station
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mecheda include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mecheda 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 Mecheda show that reported agricultural commodities include Flower and Vegitabls, net sown area is 22 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares (68.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Flower
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegitabls
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
27.93
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.0
Canals Area In Hectares
15 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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mecheda

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.

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
21
Banks in Matched Records
7
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 14 67%
CRM 7 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 10 48%
Punjab National Bank 3 14%
Axis Bank Limited 2 9.5%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 9.5%
Idbi Bank Limited 2 9.5%

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 721137 Purba Medinipur Kolaghat Mecheda Mednipur, Wb VILL- Santipur Mechada, Po-Mechada, Ps-Kolaghat, Dist-Purbo, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137
Bank of India ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Kolaghat Mecheda Haldia, Mecheda Estate Salgachia, Tamluk, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Kolaghat Mecheda Kolaghat, Dist. Purba Medinipur, West Bengal Hdfc Bank Ltd. Ground. Floor, VILL- Shantipur, Mecheda, Purba Medinipur, W…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Kolaghat Mecheda Santipur Village Idbi Bank Ltd, Taaj Bengal Restaurant Complex Santipur Village, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137
Punjab National Bank ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Kolaghat Mecheda West Bengal Mecheda, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137
State Bank of India ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Kolaghat Mecheda Mecheda Mecheda, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137
Punjab National Bank ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Kolaghat Mecheda Purba Medinipur, West Bengal Mecheda(thermal Plant), Tamluk Sub-Division, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137
Punjab National Bank ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Kolaghat Bardabar West Bengal Nonakuri Bazar, P. O. Ballukhat, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137

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 Mecheda village located?

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

Which district is Mecheda village in?

Mecheda village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Mecheda village in?

Mecheda village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Mecheda under?

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

What is the Census village code of Mecheda?

The Census village code of Mecheda is 344433.

What is the population of Mecheda village?

The village record lists 673 people and 143 households for Mecheda.

How many households are in Mecheda village?

The village record lists 143 households for Mecheda.

What is the male and female population of Mecheda?

The record lists 338 male residents and 335 female residents for Mecheda.

What is the sex ratio of Mecheda village?

The sex ratio of Mecheda is 991.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mecheda village?

The reported geographical area of Mecheda is 49.93 hectares.

What is the population density of Mecheda village?

The approximate population density of Mecheda is 1,347.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mecheda?

The nearest town listed for Mecheda is Kolaghat, about 6 km away.

How far is Mecheda from the sub-district headquarters?

Mecheda is about 5.2 km from Kolaghat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mecheda?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mecheda.

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

For Mecheda, reported agricultural commodities include Flower and Vegitabls, net sown area is 22 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares.

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

The page shows 21 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mecheda. These records include 7 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 Mecheda.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.