Indian Village Directory

Chimta Village

Chimta is an inhabited village in Gosaba Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335122, the Census 2011 record lists 6,332 people in 1,466 households and the reported area is 656.18 hectares. The local references include Gosaba CD Block and the nearest town reference is Canning at about 98 km.

In short:

Chimta is a village in Gosaba Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335122 and 6,332 people in 1,466 households.

Village Code335122
Population6,332
Households1,466
Area656.18 hectares
Nearest TownCanning

Detailed village profile

Chimta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,332 people, 656.18 hectares of reported area and Canning as the nearest town reference for Chimta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Gosaba
CD Block Gosaba
  • Chimta falls under Gosaba Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 335122.
  • The record lists 6,332 people living in 1,466 households.
  • The reported village area is 656.18 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Canning.
  • 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
Chimta
Census Village Code
335122
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gosaba
Sub-district Census Code
02435
CD Block
Gosaba
Households
1,466
Population
6,332
Male Population
3,230
Female Population
3,102
Sex Ratio
960.37
Area
656.18 hectares
Area
6.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Canning
Nearest Town Distance
98 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743378
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 964.98 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 80.26% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 13.44% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 84.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chimta in the official administrative record. Census village code 335122 and Gosaba CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02435
Village Census Code
335122
CD Block Code
0282
CD Block Name
Gosaba

Location and Distance

Canning is the nearest town listed for Chimta, about 98 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 86.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gosaba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
86.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Canning
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
98 km
Nearest Town
Canning
Distance from Nearest Town
98 km
Total Geographical Area
656.18 hectares
Area
6.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,332 people in 1,466 households, with 3,230 male residents and 3,102 female residents. The average household size is 4.32, and SC share is 80.26% and ST share is 13.44% for Chimta. Population density works out to about 964.98 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,466
Total Population
6,332
Male Population
3,230
Female Population
3,102
Sex Ratio
960.37
Average Household Size
4.32
SC Population
5,082
SC Male Population
2,600
SC Female Population
2,482
SC Population Share
80.26
ST Population
851
ST Male Population
430
ST Female Population
421
ST Population Share
13.44
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chimta list 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
5
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
7
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chimta include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chimta include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chimta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chimta is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 18 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chimta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetables, net sown area is 650 hectares and irrigated land is 550 hectares (84.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.18
Net Area Sown In Hectares
650.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
550.0
Canals Area In Hectares
550 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
2
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chimta village located?

Chimta is in Gosaba Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chimta village in?

Chimta village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Chimta village in?

Chimta village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chimta under?

Chimta comes under Gosaba Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chimta?

The Census village code of Chimta is 335122.

What is the population of Chimta village?

The village record lists 6,332 people and 1,466 households for Chimta.

How many households are in Chimta village?

The village record lists 1,466 households for Chimta.

What is the male and female population of Chimta?

The record lists 3,230 male residents and 3,102 female residents for Chimta.

What is the sex ratio of Chimta village?

The sex ratio of Chimta is 960.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chimta village?

The reported geographical area of Chimta is 656.18 hectares.

What is the population density of Chimta village?

The approximate population density of Chimta is 964.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chimta?

The nearest town listed for Chimta is Canning, about 98 km away.

How far is Chimta from the district headquarters?

Chimta is about 86.9 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chimta from the sub-district headquarters?

Chimta is about 26 km from Gosaba, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chimta?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Chimta.

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

For Chimta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetables, net sown area is 650 hectares and irrigated land is 550 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.