Indian Village Directory

Gaja Village

Gaja is an inhabited village in Budge Budge - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 333355, the Census 2011 record lists 3,924 people in 896 households and the reported area is 189.51 hectares. The local references include Budge Budge - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dakshin Raipur at about 10 km.

In short:

Gaja is a village in Budge Budge - II Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 333355 and 3,924 people in 896 households.

Village Code333355
Population3,924
Households896
Area189.51 hectares
Nearest TownDakshin Raipur

Detailed village profile

Gaja at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,924 people, 189.51 hectares of reported area and Dakshin Raipur as the nearest town reference for Gaja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
CD Block Budge Budge - II
  • Gaja falls under Budge Budge - II Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 333355.
  • The record lists 3,924 people living in 896 households.
  • The reported village area is 189.51 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dakshin Raipur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Gaja
Census Village Code
333355
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Budge Budge - II
Sub-district Census Code
02414
CD Block
Budge Budge - II
Households
896
Population
3,924
Male Population
1,987
Female Population
1,937
Sex Ratio
974.84
Area
189.51 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Dakshin Raipur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743318
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 2,070.6 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.38 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.34% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.08% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 49.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gaja in the official administrative record. Census village code 333355 and Budge Budge - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02414
Village Census Code
333355
CD Block Code
0261
CD Block Name
Budge Budge - II

Location and Distance

Dakshin Raipur is the nearest town listed for Gaja, about 10 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 33.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dongaria
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5.5 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
33.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dakshin Raipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Dakshin Raipur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
189.51 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,924 people in 896 households, with 1,987 male residents and 1,937 female residents. The average household size is 4.38, and SC share is 24.34% and ST share is 0.08% for Gaja. Population density works out to about 2,070.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
896
Total Population
3,924
Male Population
1,987
Female Population
1,937
Sex Ratio
974.84
Average Household Size
4.38
SC Population
955
SC Male Population
484
SC Female Population
471
SC Population Share
24.34
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gaja list 3 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
3
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Gaja.

No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
69.76 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gaja 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
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gaja include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gaja 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 Gaja show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 97 hectares and irrigated land is 48 hectares (49.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.75
Net Area Sown In Hectares
97.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
49 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
48.0
Canals Area In Hectares
37 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
11 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

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 Gaja

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 8 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 5 62%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 12%
State Bank of India 1 12%
Uco 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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 743318 South 24 Parganas Budge Budge - I Birlapur (Ct) 24 Parganas (South) 743 318 Axis Bank ATM Birla Jute MILL Po Birlapur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743318
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 743318 Kolkata No Block Kolkata (M Corp.) Dist South 24 Paraganas VILL Nodakhali, Po and Ps Nodakhali, Kolkata, West Bengal, 743318
State Bank of India ATM 743318 South 24 Parganas Budge Budge - II Dongaria Dongaria Nodakhali, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743318
Uco Bank ATM 743318 South 24 Parganas Budge Budge - I Birlapur (Ct) West Bengal P.O. Birlapur, Dist.24 Parganas(s), South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743318
Axis Bank Limited ATM 743318 South 24 Parganas Budge Budge - II Rania Gobindapur 24paraganas South, PIN-743318. Bishalaxmitala Paita Chowrasta, Po-Rania Gobindrapur, Ps-Nodakhali, Dist-, South 24 Parg…

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 Gaja village located?

Gaja is in Budge Budge - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gaja village in?

Gaja village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Gaja village in?

Gaja village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gaja under?

Gaja comes under Budge Budge - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gaja?

The Census village code of Gaja is 333355.

What is the population of Gaja village?

The village record lists 3,924 people and 896 households for Gaja.

How many households are in Gaja village?

The village record lists 896 households for Gaja.

What is the male and female population of Gaja?

The record lists 1,987 male residents and 1,937 female residents for Gaja.

What is the sex ratio of Gaja village?

The sex ratio of Gaja is 974.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gaja village?

The reported geographical area of Gaja is 189.51 hectares.

What is the population density of Gaja village?

The approximate population density of Gaja is 2,070.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gaja?

The nearest town listed for Gaja is Dakshin Raipur, about 10 km away.

How far is Gaja from the district headquarters?

Gaja is about 33.5 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gaja from the sub-district headquarters?

Gaja is about 5.5 km from Dongaria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gaja?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Gaja.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gaja?

For Gaja, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 97 hectares and irrigated land is 48 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gaja?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gaja. These records include 4 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 Gaja.

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.