Where is Astara village located?
Astara is in Sahid Matangini Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Astara Village
Astara is an inhabited village in Sahid Matangini Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344638, the Census 2011 record lists 1,741 people in 408 households and the reported area is 98.74 hectares. The local references include Sahid Matangini CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tamluk at about 5 km.
Village Code344638
Population1,741
Households408
Area98.74 hectares
Nearest TownTamluk
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Astara
- Census Village Code
- 344638
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Purba Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sahid Matangini
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02473
- CD Block
- Sahid Matangini
- Households
- 408
- Population
- 1,741
- Male Population
- 898
- Female Population
- 843
- Sex Ratio
- 938.75
- Area
- 98.74 hectares
- Area
- 0.99 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Tamluk
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721668
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Astara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,741 people, 98.74 hectares of reported area and Tamluk as the nearest town reference for Astara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Astara falls under Sahid Matangini Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 344638.
- The record lists 1,741 people living in 408 households.
- The reported village area is 98.74 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Tamluk.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density1,763.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.52%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share73.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Astara in the official administrative record. Census village code 344638 and Sahid Matangini CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02473
- Village Census Code
- 344638
- CD Block Code
- 0320
- CD Block Name
- Sahid Matangini
Location and Distance
Tamluk is the nearest town listed for Astara, about 5 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Burarihat
- District Headquarter
- Tamluk
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Tamluk
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Tamluk
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 98.74 hectares
- Area
- 0.99 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,741 people in 408 households, with 898 male residents and 843 female residents. The average household size is 4.27, and SC share is 0.52% and ST share is 0% for Astara. Population density works out to about 1,763.22 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 408
- Total Population
- 1,741
- Male Population
- 898
- Female Population
- 843
- Sex Ratio
- 938.75
- Average Household Size
- 4.27
- SC Population
- 9
- SC Male Population
- 4
- SC Female Population
- 5
- SC Population Share
- 0.52
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Astara list 2 government primary schools. 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Astara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Astara include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- 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
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Astara include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Astara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Astara is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 21 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 21 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Astara show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 90 hectares and irrigated land is 66 hectares (73.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Vegetable
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 8.74
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 90.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 24 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 66.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 66 hectares
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 Astara
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 8
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 5
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 88% |
| CRM | 1 | 12% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 6 | 75% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 12% |
| Indian Bank | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721445 | Purba Medinipur | Sahid Matangini | Kakharda | Medinipur (Pas) Khakurda, Medinipur (Pas)-721445, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721445 |
| Indian Bank | CRM | 721136 | Purba Medinipur | Sahid Matangini | Alinan | Mecheda Burarihat, Teh.tamluk, 721136, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721136 |
| 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, 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
Which district is Astara village in?
Astara village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Astara village in?
Astara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Astara under?
Astara comes under Sahid Matangini Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Astara?
The Census village code of Astara is 344638.
What is the population of Astara village?
The village record lists 1,741 people and 408 households for Astara.
How many households are in Astara village?
The village record lists 408 households for Astara.
What is the male and female population of Astara?
The record lists 898 male residents and 843 female residents for Astara.
What is the sex ratio of Astara village?
The sex ratio of Astara is 938.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Astara village?
The reported geographical area of Astara is 98.74 hectares.
What is the population density of Astara village?
The approximate population density of Astara is 1,763.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Astara?
The nearest town listed for Astara is Tamluk, about 5 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Astara?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Astara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Astara?
For Astara, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 90 hectares and irrigated land is 66 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Astara?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Astara. These records include 3 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 Astara.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Astara.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Astara.