Indian Village Directory

Sahid Matangini Block Village List

Sahid Matangini Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal has 86 Census 2011 village records, including 81 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 183,987 people, 41,579 households and 9,351.24 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:

Sahid Matangini Block has 86 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 81 inhabited villages. They are part of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal.

Villages86
Inhabited Villages81
Population183,987
Households41,579
Area (ha)9,351.24
CD Blocks1

Key Facts

Location
Sahid Matangini Block is in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Village Records
86 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
81
Listed Population
183,987
Households
41,579
Recorded Village Area
9,351.24 hectares
Largest by Population
Kharui (7,343 people)
Largest by Area
Biswas (435.14 hectares)

Largest Villages by Population

Kharui is the highest-population village listed in Sahid Matangini Block, with 7,343 people and 1,602 households. It represents 4% of the listed block village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationLocal Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Kharui 7,343 4% 1,602 4.6 311.88 2,354.4 Tamluk 15.0
2 Uttar Dhalhara 7,150 3.9% 1,671 4.3 195.93 3,649.3 Tamluk 6.0
3 Janu Basan 5,363 2.9% 1,223 4.4 162.32 3,304 Tamluk 10.0
4 Baragechhe 4,981 2.7% 1,106 4.5 206.76 2,409.1 Tamluk 15.0
5 Chatara 4,868 2.6% 1,080 4.5 154.39 3,153.1 Tamluk 25.0
6 Balarampur 4,350 2.4% 1,007 4.3 109.27 3,981 Tamluk 15.0
7 Gathra 4,348 2.4% 1,005 4.3 197.33 2,203.4 Tamluk 15.0
8 Alinan 4,339 2.4% 974 4.5 201.87 2,149.4 Tamluk 15.0
9 Mashisda 4,279 2.3% 989 4.3 160.29 2,669.5 Tamluk 8.0
10 Saira 4,122 2.2% 926 4.5 174.21 2,366.1 Tamluk 15.0

Largest Villages by Area

Biswas has the largest recorded village area in Sahid Matangini Block, at 435.14 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.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)Local Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Biswas 435.14 4.7% 2,501 574.8 596 1.37 Tamluk 10.0
2 Kharui 311.88 3.3% 7,343 2,354.4 1,602 5.14 Tamluk 15.0
3 Mathori 250.56 2.7% 3,885 1,550.5 866 3.46 Tamluk 6.0
4 Shirui 231.27 2.5% 3,859 1,668.6 844 3.65 Tamluk 12.0
5 Baragechhe 206.76 2.2% 4,981 2,409.1 1,106 5.35 Tamluk 15.0
6 Alinan 201.87 2.2% 4,339 2,149.4 974 4.82 Tamluk 15.0
7 Soya Dighichar 200.15 2.1% 53 26.5 13 0.06 Tamluk 14.0
8 Gathra 197.33 2.1% 4,348 2,203.4 1,005 5.09 Tamluk 15.0
9 Uttar Dhalhara 195.93 2.1% 7,150 3,649.3 1,671 8.53 Tamluk 6.0
10 Barnan 183.16 2% 2,731 1,491 617 3.37 Tamluk 17.0

Population Summary

Sahid Matangini Block has 183,987 people in 41,579 households across 86 Census 2011 village records.

Average Population / Village2,139
Average Household Size4.4
Inhabited Village %94%
Population Density / sq km1,967.5
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population183,987

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage links Sahid Matangini 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: Sahid Matangini.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage for Sahid Matangini Block is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 81 villages (94%), mobile coverage in 53 villages (62%), all-weather road in 54 villages (63%), domestic power supply in 81 villages (94%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 81 81 5 94.19
Mobile Coverage 53 81 33 61.63
All-Weather Road 54 81 32 62.79
PDS Shop 48 81 38 55.81
Domestic Power Supply 81 81 5 94.19
Median Nearest Town Distance15 km
Villages within 5 km5
Villages over 25 km0
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 5 6.2%
5-10 Km 23 28%
10-25 Km 53 65%
Over 25 Km 0 0%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance fields show how Sahid Matangini villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 81 villages, with an average of 13.68 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 25.0 km for Agar. Use these figures for orientation only.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 81 13.68 25 Agar Tamluk

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains the fields available for Sahid Matangini Block. The page summarises 25 data fields and 2,045 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 SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 5 430 344
Location and Distance 3 248 167
Population and Social Groups 3 253 243
Education Facilities 8 628 301
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 162 107
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 81 48
Power Supply 3 243 243

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Sahid Matangini

Sahid Matangini Block has 8 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 3 banks and 5 PIN codes. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 6 entries (75%). PIN code 721172 has the highest listed count, with 3 records (38%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

Records / 100 Villages9.3
ATM Share88%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share12%
Records / Bank2.7
ATM/CDM/CRM Records8
ATMs7
CRMs1
Banks3
PINs5

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 88%
CRM 1 12%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 6 75%
Indian Bank 1 12%
Punjab National Bank 1 12%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
721172 3 38%
721134 2 25%
721136 1 12%
721445 1 12%
721137 1 12%

PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

PIN code-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
PINRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanks
721172 3 3 0 0 1
721134 2 2 0 0 1
721136 1 0 1 0 1
721137 1 1 0 0 1
721445 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 Sahid Matangini Block, including banks such as Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India. 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank CRM 721136 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Alinan Mecheda Burarihat, Teh.tamluk, 721136, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721136
Punjab National Bank ATM 721445 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Kakharda Medinipur (Pas) Khakurda, Medinipur (Pas)-721445, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721445
State Bank of India ATM 721134 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Kakdihi (Ct) Kakdihi Bazar Mecheda, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721134
State Bank of India ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Kanktya Kanktia Bazar Nonakuri Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137
State Bank of India ATM 721172 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Astara Near Dimari High School Dimari, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721172
State Bank of India ATM 721134 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Kakdihi (Ct) Mecheda Rly Stn Mecheda Rly Stn, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721134
State Bank of India ATM 721172 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Kanktya Kaktia Bazar Nonakuri Mecheda Tamluk Road, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721172
State Bank of India ATM 721172 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Kanktya Nonakuri Kanktia Bazar Yard Kanktia Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721172

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.

Villages in Sahid Matangini Block

The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Sahid Matangini Block. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.

A Villages

A villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Achaipur 344591 257 58 34.96 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Not Available Not Available Available Available
Agar 344575 1,911 407 89.01 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Akandi 344568 1,577 361 60.24 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Alinan 344599 4,339 974 201.87 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Astara 344638 1,741 408 98.74 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available

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B Villages

B villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Balarampur 344600 4,350 1,007 109.27 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Ballok 344579 3,565 805 102.39 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Bamanara 344627 2,099 516 142.64 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Banpur 344583 2,526 547 112.15 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Bansda 344574 1,906 435 77.05 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Not Available Available
Baragechhe 344563 4,981 1,106 206.76 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Barari 344572 1,105 257 65.96 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Barasati 344571 3,581 781 143.62 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Not Available Available
Barhara Shankar 344608 1,444 315 88.17 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Barkhoskana 344636 863 181 34.25 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Barnan 344566 2,731 617 183.16 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Barsiuri 344626 1,166 249 71.86 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Belun 344625 719 151 34.70 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Biswas 344628 2,501 596 435.14 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available

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C Villages

C villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Century Char 344645 0 — 166.91 Sahid Matangini — — — —
Chandramer 344631 1,445 333 55.65 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Char Chandramer 344647 44 12 64.35 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Not Available Available Not Available Available
Chatara 344581 4,868 1,080 154.39 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Chitra 344570 2,209 484 46.69 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Not Available Available
Coronation Char 344646 0 — 52.90 Sahid Matangini — — — —

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D Villages

D villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Dakshin Usatpur 344610 3,409 775 173.52 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Dariala 344569 1,978 461 76.54 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Not Available Available
Denanchar Orphuli Char 344644 0 — 175.38 Sahid Matangini — — — —
Dhurpa 344641 741 176 69.21 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Dumra 344601 2,993 685 168.16 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Dwip Kishorpur 344593 148 37 35.73 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Not Available Not Available Available Available

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G Villages

G villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Gathra 344585 4,348 1,005 197.33 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Ghora Thakura 344615 1,234 278 40.02 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Gobindapur 344612 2,118 496 87.06 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Gobra 344589 2,219 463 74.61 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Gujar Kharai 344588 999 218 91.19 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Guluria 344565 1,667 390 43.56 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available

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H Villages

H villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Hakala 344564 2,487 585 85.68 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Harasankar Ranichak 344576 1,480 291 66.37 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Hogalberya 344577 2,710 632 133.95 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Hogla 344602 1,352 294 61.17 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Hurinan 344595 3,653 820 153.79 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available

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I Villages

I villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Ichha Bari 344616 1,489 349 63.16 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available

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J Villages

J villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Jamitta 344592 2,628 560 120.96 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Janu Basan 344604 5,363 1,223 162.32 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Jashomantapur 344623 1,541 344 52.47 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available

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K Villages

K villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Kakharda 344622 2,930 679 172.14 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Kanktya 344603 2,100 474 95.33 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Kashipur 344634 931 203 41.68 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Khanda Gram 344632 1,913 476 77.74 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Kharui 344584 7,343 1,602 311.88 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Khas Rekha 344594 1,020 216 49.73 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Khoskana 344637 1,369 296 85.19 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Khostikri 344635 685 127 37.41 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available

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M Villages

M villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Mashisda 344621 4,279 989 160.29 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Mathori 344629 3,885 866 250.56 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available

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N Villages

N villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Naochara 344590 0 — 65.95 Sahid Matangini — — — —
Narayandari 344633 2,786 634 151.77 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Naya Basan 344639 1,473 335 63.13 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
New Char 344648 0 — 57.51 Sahid Matangini — — — —

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P Villages

P villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Padampur 344642 1,664 369 66.79 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Paikpari 344582 2,595 621 155.99 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Pakurya 344640 2,523 557 92.01 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Panch Berya 344620 776 192 44.89 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Panchberya 344580 530 111 40.67 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Not Available Available
Patanda 344578 1,398 309 63.13 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Pitulsaha 344586 886 196 51.72 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Polanda 344614 2,983 648 124.64 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Prasadchak 344606 1,248 264 87.42 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available

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R Villages

R villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Raghunathpur 344617 2,079 453 62.26 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Rajgoda 344643 702 167 101.98 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Ramchandrapur 344567 2,423 542 91.99 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Not Available Available
Ranichak 344619 1,394 322 84.66 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available

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S Villages

S villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Sabalara 344605 3,393 767 134.73 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Saira 344598 4,122 926 174.21 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Shahara 344573 1,684 399 68 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Shirui 344624 3,859 844 231.27 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Sonapetya 344613 1,452 332 47.68 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Soya Dighi 344596 2,704 588 95.31 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Available Available
Soya Dighi 344611 3,674 849 114.25 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Not Available Available
Soya Dighichar 344597 53 13 200.15 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Not Available Available Not Available Available

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T Villages

T villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Tarangakhali 344618 1,729 397 73.25 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available

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U Villages

U villages in Sahid Matangini Block
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Udaychak 344607 1,387 339 96.81 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Uttar Dhalhara 344630 7,150 1,671 195.93 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available
Uttar Mirzapur 344587 1,213 288 85.52 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Not Available Not Available Available
Uttar Usatpur 344609 3,167 756 180.66 Sahid Matangini Tamluk Available Available Available Available

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Data Method and Verification

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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Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are in Sahid Matangini Block?

Sahid Matangini Block has 86 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 81 inhabited villages. They are part of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal.

Which is the most populated village in Sahid Matangini Block?

Kharui is the most populated village listed for Sahid Matangini Block, with 7,343 people and 1,602 households.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Sahid Matangini Block?

Biswas has the largest recorded village area in Sahid Matangini Block, at 435.14 hectares.

What village facilities are reported in Sahid Matangini Block?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 81 villages, domestic power supply in 81 villages, all-weather road in 54 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Sahid Matangini Block?

Sahid Matangini Block has 8 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 6 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.

What can I find in the Sahid Matangini Block village table?

The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.

Is Sahid Matangini 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.