Indian Village Directory

Gagankalia Village

Gagankalia is an inhabited village in Diamond Harbour - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 334439, the Census 2011 record lists 937 people in 201 households and the reported area is 101.12 hectares. The local references include Diamond Harbour - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Diamond Harbour at about 20 km.

In short:

Gagankalia is a village in Diamond Harbour - II Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 334439 and 937 people in 201 households.

Village Code334439
Population937
Households201
Area101.12 hectares
Nearest TownDiamond Harbour

Detailed village profile

Gagankalia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 937 people, 101.12 hectares of reported area and Diamond Harbour as the nearest town reference for Gagankalia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
CD Block Diamond Harbour - II
  • Gagankalia falls under Diamond Harbour - II Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 334439.
  • The record lists 937 people living in 201 households.
  • The reported village area is 101.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Diamond Harbour.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Gagankalia
Census Village Code
334439
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Diamond Harbour - II
Sub-district Census Code
02427
CD Block
Diamond Harbour - II
Households
201
Population
937
Male Population
490
Female Population
447
Sex Ratio
912.24
Area
101.12 hectares
Area
1.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Diamond Harbour
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743304
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 926.62 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 94.13% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 73.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gagankalia in the official administrative record. Census village code 334439 and Diamond Harbour - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02427
Village Census Code
334439
CD Block Code
0274
CD Block Name
Diamond Harbour - II

Location and Distance

Diamond Harbour is the nearest town listed for Gagankalia, about 20 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 41.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sarisha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
41.4 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Diamond Harbour
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Diamond Harbour
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
101.12 hectares
Area
1.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 937 people in 201 households, with 490 male residents and 447 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 94.13% and ST share is 0% for Gagankalia. Population density works out to about 926.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
201
Total Population
937
Male Population
490
Female Population
447
Sex Ratio
912.24
Average Household Size
4.66
SC Population
882
SC Male Population
460
SC Female Population
422
SC Population Share
94.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gagankalia list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gagankalia 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
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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gagankalia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gagankalia 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gagankalia is reported as 21 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
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gagankalia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 97.5 hectares and irrigated land is 71.5 hectares (73.3% 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
3.62
Net Area Sown In Hectares
97.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
71.5
Canals Area In Hectares
71 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gagankalia village located?

Gagankalia is in Diamond Harbour - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gagankalia village in?

Gagankalia village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Gagankalia village in?

Gagankalia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gagankalia under?

Gagankalia comes under Diamond Harbour - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gagankalia?

The Census village code of Gagankalia is 334439.

What is the population of Gagankalia village?

The village record lists 937 people and 201 households for Gagankalia.

How many households are in Gagankalia village?

The village record lists 201 households for Gagankalia.

What is the male and female population of Gagankalia?

The record lists 490 male residents and 447 female residents for Gagankalia.

What is the sex ratio of Gagankalia village?

The sex ratio of Gagankalia is 912.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gagankalia village?

The reported geographical area of Gagankalia is 101.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Gagankalia village?

The approximate population density of Gagankalia is 926.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gagankalia?

The nearest town listed for Gagankalia is Diamond Harbour, about 20 km away.

How far is Gagankalia from the district headquarters?

Gagankalia is about 41.4 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gagankalia from the sub-district headquarters?

Gagankalia is about 6 km from Sarisha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gagankalia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gagankalia.

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

For Gagankalia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 97.5 hectares and irrigated land is 71.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gagankalia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.