Indian Village Directory

Ghora Basan Village

Ghora Basan is an inhabited village in Potashpur - II Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345178, the Census 2011 record lists 245 people in 57 households and the reported area is 71.95 hectares. The local references include Potashpur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Egra at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Ghora Basan is a village in Potashpur - II Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 345178 and 245 people in 57 households.
Village Code345178
Population245
Households57
Area71.95 hectares
Nearest TownEgra

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghora Basan
Census Village Code
345178
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Potashpur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02478
CD Block
Potashpur - II
Households
57
Population
245
Male Population
126
Female Population
119
Sex Ratio
944.44
Area
71.95 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Egra
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721440
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ghora Basan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 245 people, 71.95 hectares of reported area and Egra as the nearest town reference for Ghora Basan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockPotashpur - II
  • Ghora Basan falls under Potashpur - II Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 345178.
  • The record lists 245 people living in 57 households.
  • The reported village area is 71.95 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Egra.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density340.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.3 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share45.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghora Basan in the official administrative record. Census village code 345178 and Potashpur - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02478
Village Census Code
345178
CD Block Code
0325
CD Block Name
Potashpur - II

Location and Distance

Egra is the nearest town listed for Ghora Basan, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pratapdighi
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
71.95 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 245 people in 57 households, with 126 male residents and 119 female residents. The average household size is 4.3, and SC share is 45.71% and ST share is 0% for Ghora Basan. Population density works out to about 340.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
57
Total Population
245
Male Population
126
Female Population
119
Sex Ratio
944.44
Average Household Size
4.3
SC Population
112
SC Male Population
56
SC Female Population
56
SC Population Share
45.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghora Basan 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 Ghora Basan 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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghora Basan 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
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 Ghora Basan is reported as 12 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
12 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 Ghora Basan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 65.5 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (38.2% 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
6.45
Net Area Sown In Hectares
65.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.0

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 Ghora Basan

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 50%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 50%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 721440 Purba Medinipur No Block Contai (M) 0 Patashpurthanacooperativericemillsocietyltd, Pratapdighi Egra, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721440
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 721440 Purba Medinipur No Block Egra (M) Block Development Office West Bengal ICICI Bank Atm, Ps Pratapdighi Ps Pataspur Ii, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721440

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 Ghora Basan village located?

Ghora Basan is in Potashpur - II Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Ghora Basan village in?

Ghora Basan village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Ghora Basan village in?

Ghora Basan village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ghora Basan under?

Ghora Basan comes under Potashpur - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghora Basan?

The Census village code of Ghora Basan is 345178.

What is the population of Ghora Basan village?

The village record lists 245 people and 57 households for Ghora Basan.

How many households are in Ghora Basan village?

The village record lists 57 households for Ghora Basan.

What is the male and female population of Ghora Basan?

The record lists 126 male residents and 119 female residents for Ghora Basan.

What is the sex ratio of Ghora Basan village?

The sex ratio of Ghora Basan is 944.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghora Basan village?

The reported geographical area of Ghora Basan is 71.95 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghora Basan village?

The approximate population density of Ghora Basan is 340.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghora Basan?

The nearest town listed for Ghora Basan is Egra, about 10 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Ghora Basan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ghora Basan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghora Basan?

For Ghora Basan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 65.5 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghora Basan?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghora Basan. These records include 2 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 Ghora Basan.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Ghora Basan.

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.