Potashpur - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal has 139 Census 2011 village records, including 136 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 166,977 people, 39,095 households and 17,143.84 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Potashpur - I Block has 139 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 136 inhabited villages. They are part of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal.
Villages139
Inhabited Villages136
Population166,977
Households39,095
Area (ha)17,143.84
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Potashpur - I Block is in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Village Records
139 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
136
Listed Population
166,977
Households
39,095
Recorded Village Area
17,143.84 hectares
Largest by Population
Palpara (7,007 people)
Largest by Area
Gokulpur (808.34 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Palpara is the highest-population village listed in Potashpur - I Block, with 7,007 people and 1,740 households. It represents 4.2% of the listed block village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Gokulpur has the largest recorded village area in Potashpur - I Block, at 808.34 hectares. This is 4.7% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Potashpur - I Block has 166,977 people in 39,095 households across 139 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village1,201
Average Household Size4.3
Inhabited Village %98%
Population Density / sq km974
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population166,977
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Potashpur - I villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Potashpur - I.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Potashpur - I Block is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 136 villages (98%), mobile coverage in 119 villages (86%), all-weather road in 105 villages (76%), domestic power supply in 136 villages (98%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
136
136
3
97.84
Mobile Coverage
119
136
20
85.61
All-Weather Road
105
136
34
75.54
PDS Shop
71
136
68
51.08
Domestic Power Supply
136
136
3
97.84
Median Nearest Town Distance23 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km39
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
0
0%
5-10 Km
4
3%
10-25 Km
92
68%
Over 25 Km
39
29%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Potashpur - I villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 135 villages, with an average of 24.5 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 222.0 km for Bar Shankar. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
135
24.50
222
Bar Shankar
Egra
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Potashpur - I Block. The page summarises 25 data fields and 3,420 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
695
556
Location and Distance
3
409
274
Population and Social Groups
3
414
407
Education Facilities
8
1,086
512
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
272
224
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
136
71
Power Supply
3
408
408
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Potashpur - I
Potashpur - I Block has 7 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 1 banks and 7 PIN codes. Punjab National Bank has the highest number of listed records, with 7 entries (100%). PIN code 721428 has the highest listed count, with 1 records (14%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages5
ATM Share100%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share0%
Records / Bank7
ATM/CDM/CRM Records7
ATMs7
Banks1
PINs7
Device Type Summary
ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
7
100%
Top Banks in This Area
Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
7
100%
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN Code
Records
Share
721428
1
14%
721401
1
14%
721454
1
14%
721434
1
14%
721458
1
14%
721658
1
14%
721439
1
14%
PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
PIN code-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
PIN
Records
ATMs
CRMs
CDMs
Banks
721401
1
1
0
0
1
721428
1
1
0
0
1
721434
1
1
0
0
1
721439
1
1
0
0
1
721454
1
1
0
0
1
721458
1
1
0
0
1
721658
1
1
0
0
1
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Potashpur - I Block, including banks such as Punjab National Bank. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721428
Purba Medinipur
Potashpur - I
Pataspur
Hotel Sunny, Pincode-721428 Station Road, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721428
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721401
Purba Medinipur
Potashpur - I
Pataspur
Po Dakshi VILL Faridpur Po Dakshipurba Medinipwbin VILL Faridpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Potashpur - I Block. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Potashpur - I Block has 139 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 136 inhabited villages. They are part of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal.
Which is the most populated village in Potashpur - I Block?
Palpara is the most populated village listed for Potashpur - I Block, with 7,007 people and 1,740 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Potashpur - I Block?
Gokulpur has the largest recorded village area in Potashpur - I Block, at 808.34 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Potashpur - I Block?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 136 villages, domestic power supply in 136 villages, mobile coverage in 119 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Potashpur - I Block?
Potashpur - I Block has 7 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. Punjab National Bank has the highest number of listed records, with 7 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.
What can I find in the Potashpur - I Block village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Potashpur - I also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
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.