Village code 344512

Banhichar Village, Tamluk Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Banhichar is a village in Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Banhichar village map in West Bengal
Banhichar village map image for Tamluk Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Banhichar is a village in Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Banhichar, the population is 3,670, PIN code is 721627 and Census village code is 344512. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Banhichar village
Village code344512
PIN code721627
Population3,670
Households792
Area157.01 ha / 1.57 sq. km / 388 acres
Population density2,337 people per sq. km
Sex ratio949 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townTamluk (5 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721627. This helps users verify the postal area for Banhichar, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Banhichar village
PIN code721627
Post offices linked with this PINKelomal SO, Bahichard BO, Gobindapur BO, Nilkunthia BO, Radhaballavpur BO, and Teghorijoteviram BO
Best matching post officeKelomal SO (Post office)
Delivery office records6
Postal districtMedinipur East
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionTamluk Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Banhichar comes under Banhichar gram panchayat and Tamluk C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Tamluk at 3.50 km. The Census district headquarters, Tamluk, is 3.90 km away.

Administrative details for Banhichar
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur
State code19
District code345
Block / Census sub-district code2472
C.D. Block code319
Block panchayat code319

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Banhichar village and its household count.

Total population

3,670 residents in 792 households

Male population

1,883

Female population

1,787

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 41; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 2

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Available; count: 1

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Banhichar
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Banhichar
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Banhichar
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power18 hours per day
Winter domestic power21 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Banhichar
Net area sown147.80 hectares
Irrigated area104 hectares
Unirrigated area43.80 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area104 hectares
Non-agricultural area9.21 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Banhichar
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Dabkalua, within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Banhichar

Tamluk (5 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Tamluk is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Banhichar
Nearest major townTamluk (5 km)
Block headquartersTamluk (3.50 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Banhichar. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Banhichar
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Private Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath for General PublicAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Sub Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
VansAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banhichar village located?

Banhichar is located in Tamluk Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Purba Medinipur.

Which Block is Banhichar in?

Banhichar is in Tamluk Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Banhichar in?

District: Purba Medinipur.

What is the village code of Banhichar?

The Census village code of Banhichar is 344512.

What is the PIN code of Banhichar?

The PIN code reported for Banhichar is 721627.

What is the population of Banhichar?

Banhichar has 3,670 residents in 792 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Banhichar?

The nearest statutory town to Banhichar is Tamluk (5 km).

Which crops are grown in Banhichar?

The main crops reported for Banhichar are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Banhichar?

Land-use details for Banhichar include net area sown: 147.80 hectares, irrigated area: 104 hectares, and unirrigated area: 43.80 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Banhichar?

Government primary school status for Banhichar is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Banhichar?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Banhichar?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Banhichar?

The total geographical area of Banhichar is 157.01 hectares.

How many households are in Banhichar?

Banhichar has 792 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Banhichar?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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