Indian Village Directory
Kekai Village
Kekai is an inhabited village in Potashpur - II Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345079, the Census 2011 record lists 827 people in 219 households and the reported area is 125.86 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: Kekai is a village in Potashpur - II Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 345079 and 827 people in 219 households.
Village Code345079
Population827
Households219
Area125.86 hectares
Nearest TownEgra
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kekai
- Census Village Code
- 345079
- 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
- 219
- Population
- 827
- Male Population
- 405
- Female Population
- 422
- Sex Ratio
- 1,041.98
- Area
- 125.86 hectares
- Area
- 1.26 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Egra
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721439
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kekai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 827 people, 125.86 hectares of reported area and Egra as the nearest town reference for Kekai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kekai falls under Potashpur - II Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 345079.
- The record lists 827 people living in 219 households.
- The reported village area is 125.86 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 Density657.08 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.78 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.53%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.09%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kekai in the official administrative record. Census village code 345079 and Potashpur - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02478
- Village Census Code
- 345079
- CD Block Code
- 0325
- CD Block Name
- Potashpur - II
Location and Distance
Egra is the nearest town listed for Kekai, 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
- 125.86 hectares
- Area
- 1.26 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 827 people in 219 households, with 405 male residents and 422 female residents. The average household size is 3.78, and SC share is 6.53% and ST share is 1.09% for Kekai. Population density works out to about 657.08 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 219
- Total Population
- 827
- Male Population
- 405
- Female Population
- 422
- Sex Ratio
- 1,041.98
- Average Household Size
- 3.78
- SC Population
- 54
- SC Male Population
- 28
- SC Female Population
- 26
- SC Population Share
- 6.53
- ST Population
- 9
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 5
- ST Population Share
- 1.09
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kekai 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kekai. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Mobile Health Clinic Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kekai include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 21 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kekai include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kekai 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
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- 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 Kekai is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 17 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 17 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 17 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 17 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kekai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90 hectares and irrigated land is 21 hectares (23.3% 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
- 35.86
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 90.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 69 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 21.0
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 Kekai
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
- 1
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Axis Bank Limited |
1 |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
721439 |
Purba Medinipur |
Potashpur - II |
Kasbapatapur |
Medinipore - 721439 Village, Post and Ps Potashpur, Kasbapatapur, Purbo, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721439 |
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 Kekai village located?
Kekai is in Potashpur - II Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Kekai village in?
Kekai village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Kekai village in?
Kekai village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kekai under?
Kekai comes under Potashpur - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kekai?
The Census village code of Kekai is 345079.
What is the population of Kekai village?
The village record lists 827 people and 219 households for Kekai.
How many households are in Kekai village?
The village record lists 219 households for Kekai.
What is the male and female population of Kekai?
The record lists 405 male residents and 422 female residents for Kekai.
What is the sex ratio of Kekai village?
The sex ratio of Kekai is 1,041.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kekai village?
The reported geographical area of Kekai is 125.86 hectares.
What is the population density of Kekai village?
The approximate population density of Kekai is 657.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kekai?
The nearest town listed for Kekai is Egra, about 10 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Kekai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kekai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kekai?
For Kekai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90 hectares and irrigated land is 21 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kekai?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kekai. 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 Kekai.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kekai.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Kekai.
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.