Indian Village Directory

Gagra Char Village

Gagra Char is an inhabited village in Nandigram - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345851, the Census 2011 record lists 709 people in 147 households and the reported area is 323.75 hectares. The local references include Nandigram - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Haldia at about 10 km.

In short:

Gagra Char is a village in Nandigram - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 345851 and 709 people in 147 households.

Village Code345851
Population709
Households147
Area323.75 hectares
Nearest TownHaldia

Detailed village profile

Gagra Char at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 709 people, 323.75 hectares of reported area and Haldia as the nearest town reference for Gagra Char, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
CD Block Nandigram - I
  • Gagra Char falls under Nandigram - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 345851.
  • The record lists 709 people living in 147 households.
  • The reported village area is 323.75 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Haldia.
  • 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

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
Gagra Char
Census Village Code
345851
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nandigram - I
Sub-district Census Code
02484
CD Block
Nandigram - I
Households
147
Population
709
Male Population
366
Female Population
343
Sex Ratio
937.16
Area
323.75 hectares
Area
3.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Haldia
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721646
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 219 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.82 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 45.98% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.14% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gagra Char in the official administrative record. Census village code 345851 and Nandigram - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02484
Village Census Code
345851
CD Block Code
0331
CD Block Name
Nandigram - I

Location and Distance

Haldia is the nearest town listed for Gagra Char, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nandigram
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Haldia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Haldia
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
323.75 hectares
Area
3.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 709 people in 147 households, with 366 male residents and 343 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 45.98% and ST share is 0.14% for Gagra Char. Population density works out to about 219 people per sq km.

Total Households
147
Total Population
709
Male Population
366
Female Population
343
Sex Ratio
937.16
Average Household Size
4.82
SC Population
326
SC Male Population
170
SC Female Population
156
SC Population Share
45.98
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gagra Char 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 Gagra Char include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gagra Char 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
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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gagra Char is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gagra Char show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betelvine and Vegetable, net sown area is 322 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (1.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Betelvine
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.75
Net Area Sown In Hectares
322.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
316 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6 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 Gagra Char

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 721646 Purba Medinipur Nandigram - I Sona Chura Medinipur (Pur) Via Jekhali Bazar, Sonachara, Medinipur (Pur)-721646, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721646
Punjab National Bank ATM 721646 Purba Medinipur Nandigram - I Gokul Nagar Teh.tamluk Tekhali Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721646

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 Gagra Char village located?

Gagra Char is in Nandigram - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gagra Char village in?

Gagra Char village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Gagra Char village in?

Gagra Char village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gagra Char under?

Gagra Char comes under Nandigram - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gagra Char?

The Census village code of Gagra Char is 345851.

What is the population of Gagra Char village?

The village record lists 709 people and 147 households for Gagra Char.

How many households are in Gagra Char village?

The village record lists 147 households for Gagra Char.

What is the male and female population of Gagra Char?

The record lists 366 male residents and 343 female residents for Gagra Char.

What is the sex ratio of Gagra Char village?

The sex ratio of Gagra Char is 937.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gagra Char village?

The reported geographical area of Gagra Char is 323.75 hectares.

What is the population density of Gagra Char village?

The approximate population density of Gagra Char is 219 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gagra Char?

The nearest town listed for Gagra Char is Haldia, about 10 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Gagra Char?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gagra Char.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gagra Char?

For Gagra Char, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betelvine and Vegetable, net sown area is 322 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gagra Char?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gagra Char. 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 Gagra Char.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.