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Soya Dighi Village

Soya Dighi is an inhabited village in Sahid Matangini Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344596, the Census 2011 record lists 2,704 people in 588 households and the reported area is 95.31 hectares. The local references include Sahid Matangini CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tamluk at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Soya Dighi is a village in Sahid Matangini Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344596 and 2,704 people in 588 households.
Village Code344596
Population2,704
Households588
Area95.31 hectares
Nearest TownTamluk

Key Village Facts

Village
Soya Dighi
Census Village Code
344596
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
588
Population
2,704
Male Population
1,365
Female Population
1,339
Sex Ratio
980.95
Area
95.31 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Tamluk
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Soya Dighi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,704 people, 95.31 hectares of reported area and Tamluk as the nearest town reference for Soya Dighi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockSahid Matangini
  • Soya Dighi falls under Sahid Matangini Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344596.
  • The record lists 2,704 people living in 588 households.
  • The reported village area is 95.31 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.

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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Density2,837.06 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Soya Dighi in the official administrative record. Census village code 344596 and Sahid Matangini CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02473
Village Census Code
344596
CD Block Code
0320
CD Block Name
Sahid Matangini

Location and Distance

Tamluk is the nearest town listed for Soya Dighi, about 16 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
16 km
Nearest Town
Tamluk
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
95.31 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,704 people in 588 households, with 1,365 male residents and 1,339 female residents. The average household size is 4.6, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Soya Dighi. Population density works out to about 2,837.06 people per sq km.

Total Households
588
Total Population
2,704
Male Population
1,365
Female Population
1,339
Sex Ratio
980.95
Average Household Size
4.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Soya Dighi list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Soya Dighi. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree 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 Soya Dighi 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
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
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Soya Dighi include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Soya Dighi 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Soya Dighi is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Soya Dighi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 89 hectares and irrigated land is 69 hectares (77.5% 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
6.31
Net Area Sown In Hectares
89.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
69.0
Canals Area In Hectares
69 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Soya Dighi

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
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
3
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 88%
CRM 1 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Soya Dighi village located?

Soya Dighi is in Sahid Matangini Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Soya Dighi village in?

Soya Dighi village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Soya Dighi village in?

Soya Dighi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Soya Dighi under?

Soya Dighi comes under Sahid Matangini Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Soya Dighi?

The Census village code of Soya Dighi is 344596.

What is the population of Soya Dighi village?

The village record lists 2,704 people and 588 households for Soya Dighi.

How many households are in Soya Dighi village?

The village record lists 588 households for Soya Dighi.

What is the male and female population of Soya Dighi?

The record lists 1,365 male residents and 1,339 female residents for Soya Dighi.

What is the sex ratio of Soya Dighi village?

The sex ratio of Soya Dighi is 980.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Soya Dighi village?

The reported geographical area of Soya Dighi is 95.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Soya Dighi village?

The approximate population density of Soya Dighi is 2,837.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Soya Dighi?

The nearest town listed for Soya Dighi is Tamluk, about 16 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Soya Dighi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Soya Dighi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Soya Dighi?

For Soya Dighi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 89 hectares and irrigated land is 69 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Soya Dighi?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Soya Dighi. 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 Soya Dighi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Soya Dighi.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Soya Dighi.

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.