Where is Meraganj village located?
Meraganj is in Kultali Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
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Meraganj Village
Meraganj is an inhabited village in Kultali Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335007, the Census 2011 record lists 22,225 people in 4,028 households and the reported area is 1,330.21 hectares. The local references include Kultali CD Block and the nearest town reference is Canning at about 15 km.
Meraganj is a village in Kultali Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335007 and 22,225 people in 4,028 households.
Village Code335007
Population22,225
Households4,028
Area1,330.21 hectares
Nearest TownCanning
Detailed village profile
Meraganj at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 22,225 people, 1,330.21 hectares of reported area and Canning as the nearest town reference for Meraganj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Meraganj falls under Kultali Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 335007.
- The record lists 22,225 people living in 4,028 households.
- The reported village area is 1,330.21 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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Meraganj
- Census Village Code
- 335007
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- South Twenty Four Parganas
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kultali
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02433
- CD Block
- Kultali
- Households
- 4,028
- Population
- 22,225
- Male Population
- 11,250
- Female Population
- 10,975
- Sex Ratio
- 975.56
- Area
- 1,330.21 hectares
- Area
- 13.3 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Canning
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 743329
- 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
1,670.79 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.52 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
20.48%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.33%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
0.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Meraganj in the official administrative record. Census village code 335007 and Kultali CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02433
- Village Census Code
- 335007
- CD Block Code
- 0280
- CD Block Name
- Kultali
Location and Distance
Canning is the nearest town listed for Meraganj, about 15 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 80.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jamtalahat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11.2 km
- District Headquarter
- Alipore
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 80.5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Canning
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Canning
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,330.21 hectares
- Area
- 13.3 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 22,225 people in 4,028 households, with 11,250 male residents and 10,975 female residents. The average household size is 5.52, and SC share is 20.48% and ST share is 0.33% for Meraganj. Population density works out to about 1,670.79 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 4,028
- Total Population
- 22,225
- Male Population
- 11,250
- Female Population
- 10,975
- Sex Ratio
- 975.56
- Average Household Size
- 5.52
- SC Population
- 4,552
- SC Male Population
- 2,344
- SC Female Population
- 2,208
- SC Population Share
- 20.48
- ST Population
- 74
- ST Male Population
- 36
- ST Female Population
- 38
- ST Population Share
- 0.33
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Meraganj list 7 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior 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
- 7
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 7
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Meraganj. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 5
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 5
- Dispensary Count
- 5
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 5
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 7
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Meraganj include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Meraganj include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Meraganj include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Meraganj is reported as 19 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
- 19 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 Meraganj show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Pattato, Pulses, net sown area is 1,229.85 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares (0.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetable
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pattato, Pulses
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 100.36
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1229.85
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1,219.85 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meraganj
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
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 21
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 15 | 71% |
| CRM | 6 | 29% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 7 | 33% |
| Bank of India | 4 | 19% |
| Punjab National Bank | 4 | 19% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 9.5% |
| Idbi Bank Limited | 1 | 4.8% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 743329 | South 24 Parganas | Canning - I | Nikarighata | Nikarighata PIN 743329 Axis Bank ATM Swagato Pharmacy Cinema Road Po and Ps Canning Near, South 24 Parganas, West Benga… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 743329 | North 24 Parganas | Habra - I | Anarbaria (Ct) | Ps-Canning, Dist-24 Pgs South, Wb VILL-Mithakali, Po-Canning Town, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743329 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 743329 | North 24 Parganas | Barasat - I | Sarbaria | Teh.basirhat Sandesh Khali, Sarberia Hatkhola, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743329 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 743329 | South 24 Parganas | Canning - I | Dighirpar (Ct) | Canning P.S. Canning South 24 Parganas Idbi Bank Ltd, Laila Tower, Ground Floor, No No 1 Dighirpar, South 24 Parganas… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 743329 | North 24 Parganas | Sandeshkhali - II | Rampur | Via Canning Town Rampur Bazar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743329 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 743329 | South 24 Parganas | Canning - I | Dighirpar (Ct) | Baruipur Main Road Bank of India Canning Branch Napally, Dighirp Dighirpar, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743329 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 743329 | South 24 Parganas | Canning - I | Banshra (Ct) | P. O.+ P. S - Canning, 24parganas(s), PIN-743329 VILL +, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743329 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 743329 | South 24 Parganas | Canning - I | Dighirpar (Ct) | 24parganas(s) Canning Town, 24parganas(s)-743329, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743329 |
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
Which district is Meraganj village in?
Meraganj village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Meraganj village in?
Meraganj village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Meraganj under?
Meraganj comes under Kultali Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Meraganj?
The Census village code of Meraganj is 335007.
What is the population of Meraganj village?
The village record lists 22,225 people and 4,028 households for Meraganj.
How many households are in Meraganj village?
The village record lists 4,028 households for Meraganj.
What is the male and female population of Meraganj?
The record lists 11,250 male residents and 10,975 female residents for Meraganj.
What is the sex ratio of Meraganj village?
The sex ratio of Meraganj is 975.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Meraganj village?
The reported geographical area of Meraganj is 1,330.21 hectares.
What is the population density of Meraganj village?
The approximate population density of Meraganj is 1,670.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Meraganj?
The nearest town listed for Meraganj is Canning, about 15 km away.
How far is Meraganj from the district headquarters?
Meraganj is about 80.5 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Meraganj from the sub-district headquarters?
Meraganj is about 11.2 km from Jamtalahat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Meraganj?
The village facility record lists 7 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Meraganj.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Meraganj?
For Meraganj, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Pattato, Pulses, net sown area is 1,229.85 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Meraganj?
The page shows 21 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meraganj. 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 Meraganj.