Indian Village Directory

Ghanta Shala Village

Ghanta Shala is an inhabited village in Ramnagar - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346910, the Census 2011 record lists 688 people in 154 households and the reported area is 47.23 hectares. The local references include Ramnagar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 11 km.

In short:

Ghanta Shala is a village in Ramnagar - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346910 and 688 people in 154 households.

Village Code346910
Population688
Households154
Area47.23 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Detailed village profile

Ghanta Shala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 688 people, 47.23 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Ghanta Shala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
Block Ramnagar - I
CD Block Ramnagar - I
  • Ghanta Shala falls under Ramnagar - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 346910.
  • The record lists 688 people living in 154 households.
  • The reported village area is 47.23 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Ghanta Shala
Census Village Code
346910
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ramnagar - I
Sub-district Census Code
02493
CD Block
Ramnagar - I
Households
154
Population
688
Male Population
337
Female Population
351
Sex Ratio
1,041.54
Area
47.23 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721441
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 1,456.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.45% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 6.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghanta Shala in the official administrative record. Census village code 346910 and Ramnagar - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02493
Village Census Code
346910
CD Block Code
0340
CD Block Name
Ramnagar - I

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Ghanta Shala, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ramnagar
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
47.23 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 688 people in 154 households, with 337 male residents and 351 female residents. The average household size is 4.47, and SC share is 1.45% and ST share is 0% for Ghanta Shala. Population density works out to about 1,456.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
154
Total Population
688
Male Population
337
Female Population
351
Sex Ratio
1,041.54
Average Household Size
4.47
SC Population
10
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
1.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghanta Shala include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump 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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghanta Shala include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghanta Shala 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
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 Ghanta Shala 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
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghanta Shala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 35.05 hectares and irrigated land is 2.35 hectares (6.7% 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
12.18
Net Area Sown In Hectares
35.050000000000004
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.35

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 Ghanta Shala

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
5
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 4 50%
CRM 4 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 50%
Bank of Baroda 1 12%
Indusind Bank Ltd 1 12%
Punjab National Bank 1 12%
Axis Bank Limited 1 12%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 721441 Purba Medinipur Ramnagar - I Gobra Po Gobra Ps Ramnagar East Midnapore Inkm High School Vill, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721441
Axis Bank Limited CRM 721441 Purba Medinipur Ramnagar - I Ramnagar Opposite Canara Bank, Ramnagar, Po Ramnagar, District Purba Medinipur, Ps Ramnagar, PIN Code 721441 House No 0074, Plot…
Indusind Bank Ltd ATM 721441 Purba Medinipur Ramnagar - I Ramnagar District Purba Midnapur PIN Code 721441 West Bengal Ground Floor, J.L. No. 108, Village: Talgachari, P.S. and P.O. Ramnag…
Punjab National Bank ATM 721441 Purba Medinipur Ramnagar - I Ramnagar Purba Medinipur Ramnagar Bus Stand, Purba Medinipur, -721441, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721441
State Bank of India ATM 721441 Purba Medinipur Ramnagar - I Ramnagar Digha Road State Bank Building Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721441
State Bank of India CRM 721441 Purba Medinipur Ramnagar - I Ramnagar Digha Road State Bank Building Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721441

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 Ghanta Shala village located?

Ghanta Shala is in Ramnagar - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Ghanta Shala village in?

Ghanta Shala village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Ghanta Shala village in?

Ghanta Shala village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ghanta Shala under?

Ghanta Shala comes under Ramnagar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghanta Shala?

The Census village code of Ghanta Shala is 346910.

What is the population of Ghanta Shala village?

The village record lists 688 people and 154 households for Ghanta Shala.

How many households are in Ghanta Shala village?

The village record lists 154 households for Ghanta Shala.

What is the male and female population of Ghanta Shala?

The record lists 337 male residents and 351 female residents for Ghanta Shala.

What is the sex ratio of Ghanta Shala village?

The sex ratio of Ghanta Shala is 1,041.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghanta Shala village?

The reported geographical area of Ghanta Shala is 47.23 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghanta Shala village?

The approximate population density of Ghanta Shala is 1,456.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghanta Shala?

The nearest town listed for Ghanta Shala is Contai, about 11 km away.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghanta Shala?

For Ghanta Shala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 35.05 hectares and irrigated land is 2.35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghanta Shala?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghanta Shala. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ghanta Shala.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Ghanta Shala.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Ghanta Shala.

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.