Indian Village Directory

Gara Gachha Village

Gara Gachha is an inhabited village in Bhangar - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 333738, the Census 2011 record lists 1,323 people in 256 households and the reported area is 152.16 hectares. The local references include Bhangar - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dum Dum at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Gara Gachha is a village in Bhangar - II Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 333738 and 1,323 people in 256 households.
Village Code333738
Population1,323
Households256
Area152.16 hectares
Nearest TownDum Dum

Key Village Facts

Village
Gara Gachha
Census Village Code
333738
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhangar - II
Sub-district Census Code
02419
CD Block
Bhangar - II
Households
256
Population
1,323
Male Population
665
Female Population
658
Sex Ratio
989.47
Area
152.16 hectares
Area
1.52 sq km
Nearest Town
Dum Dum
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743502
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gara Gachha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,323 people, 152.16 hectares of reported area and Dum Dum as the nearest town reference for Gara Gachha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockBhangar - II
  • Gara Gachha falls under Bhangar - II Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 333738.
  • The record lists 1,323 people living in 256 households.
  • The reported village area is 152.16 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dum Dum.
  • 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 Density869.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gara Gachha in the official administrative record. Census village code 333738 and Bhangar - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02419
Village Census Code
333738
CD Block Code
0266
CD Block Name
Bhangar - II

Location and Distance

Dum Dum is the nearest town listed for Gara Gachha, about 30 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 68.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhangar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12.6 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
68.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dum Dum
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
Dum Dum
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
152.16 hectares
Area
1.52 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,323 people in 256 households, with 665 male residents and 658 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 1.74% and ST share is 0% for Gara Gachha. Population density works out to about 869.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
256
Total Population
1,323
Male Population
665
Female Population
658
Sex Ratio
989.47
Average Household Size
5.17
SC Population
23
SC Male Population
11
SC Female Population
12
SC Population Share
1.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gara Gachha list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 13 government secondary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
13

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gara Gachha 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
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.52 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gara Gachha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gara Gachha 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
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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gara Gachha is reported as 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gara Gachha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegitables and Jute, net sown area is 152.16 hectares and irrigated land is 26.71 hectares (17.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Wooden Furniture
Handicrafts Commodities First
Embroidary
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegitables
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Leather Goods
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Brick
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.689893001203927e-15
Net Area Sown In Hectares
152.16
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
125.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.71
Canals Area In Hectares
22.19 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gara Gachha

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
17
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 47%
CRM 9 53%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 6 35%
ICICI Bank Limited 3 18%
Axis Bank Limited 2 12%
State Bank of India 2 12%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 5.9%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Kakdwip Gobindapur Wb PIN 743502 Ghatakpukur Bazar Po Bgobindpur Ps Bhangar Dist South 24 Pgs, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Bank of India ATM 743502 Purba Bardhaman No Block Barddhaman (M) Dist.- Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal 2 No Shyam Bazar, B.G. Nande Road, P. O- Rajbati, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 743…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Bhangar - I Ghatak Pukur B. Govindapur Ghatakpukur Bazar Ghatakpukur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Punjab National Bank ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Mathurapur - 1 Baishnabghata-Patuli Pargwbin Villpopsbhangardist24pasouth 24, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
State Bank of India ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Bhangar - I Ghatak Pukur South 24 Pgs Ghatakpukur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Bank of India ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Canning - II Deuli Bhangar Deuli, 743502, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Bank of India ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Bhangar - I Bhangar Raghunathpur (Ct) Po Bhangor Dsit 24 Pgs (S) VILL Bojoygunj Bazaar Near Boi Branch, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Bank of India ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Bhangar - I Ghatak Pukur Dist South 24 Pgs Po Bgobindopur VILL Ghatakpukur Ps Bhangar, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502

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 Gara Gachha village located?

Gara Gachha is in Bhangar - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gara Gachha village in?

Gara Gachha village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Gara Gachha village in?

Gara Gachha village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gara Gachha under?

Gara Gachha comes under Bhangar - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gara Gachha?

The Census village code of Gara Gachha is 333738.

What is the population of Gara Gachha village?

The village record lists 1,323 people and 256 households for Gara Gachha.

How many households are in Gara Gachha village?

The village record lists 256 households for Gara Gachha.

What is the male and female population of Gara Gachha?

The record lists 665 male residents and 658 female residents for Gara Gachha.

What is the sex ratio of Gara Gachha village?

The sex ratio of Gara Gachha is 989.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gara Gachha village?

The reported geographical area of Gara Gachha is 152.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Gara Gachha village?

The approximate population density of Gara Gachha is 869.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gara Gachha?

The nearest town listed for Gara Gachha is Dum Dum, about 30 km away.

How far is Gara Gachha from the district headquarters?

Gara Gachha is about 68.9 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gara Gachha from the sub-district headquarters?

Gara Gachha is about 12.6 km from Bhangar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gara Gachha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 13 government secondary schools for Gara Gachha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gara Gachha?

For Gara Gachha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegitables and Jute, net sown area is 152.16 hectares and irrigated land is 26.71 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gara Gachha?

The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gara Gachha. These records include 8 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 Gara Gachha.

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.