Village code 346208

Bhandu Basan Village, Contai - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Bhandu Basan is a village in Contai - I 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.

Bhandu Basan village map in West Bengal
Bhandu Basan village map image for Contai - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Bhandu Basan is a village in Contai - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Bhandu Basan, the population is 1,014, PIN code is 721401 and Census village code is 346208. 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 Bhandu Basan village
Village code346208
PIN code721401
Population1,014
Households230
Area87.46 ha / 0.87 sq. km / 216 acres
Population density1,159 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1024 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townContai (6 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 721401. This helps users verify the postal area for Bhandu Basan, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Bhandu Basan village
PIN code721401
Post offices linked with this PINContai HO, Ajodhyapur BO, Bahitrakunda BO, Baksispur BO, Damodarpur Contai BO, and Darua BO
Best matching post officeContai HO (Head office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtMedinipur East
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionContai Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Bhandu Basan comes under Bhandu Basan gram panchayat and Contai - I C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Contai - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Contai at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Tamluk, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Bhandu Basan
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur
State code19
District code345
Block / Census sub-district code2488
C.D. Block code335
Block panchayat code335

Population Profile

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

Total population

1,014 residents in 230 households

Male population

501

Female population

513

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: Not reported; 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: 1

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

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 Bhandu Basan
ASHA workerNot available in village

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 Bhandu Basan
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
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 shopNot available in village
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 Bhandu Basan
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpNot available in village
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageAvailable
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power19 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 Bhandu Basan
Net area sown85.46 hectares
Irrigated area25.46 hectares
Unirrigated area60 hectares
Non-agricultural area2 hectares
Main cropCashew Nut

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 Bhandu Basan
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Nayaput, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Nayaput, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
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 Bhandu Basan

Contai (6 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Contai 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 Bhandu Basan
Nearest major townContai (6 km)
Block headquartersContai
Public bus serviceNot available in village
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 Bhandu Basan. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Bhandu Basan
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Closed DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Rural Production Centres or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhandu Basan village located?

Bhandu Basan is located in Contai - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Purba Medinipur.

Which Block is Bhandu Basan in?

Bhandu Basan is in Contai - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Bhandu Basan in?

District: Purba Medinipur.

What is the village code of Bhandu Basan?

The Census village code of Bhandu Basan is 346208.

What is the PIN code of Bhandu Basan?

The PIN code reported for Bhandu Basan is 721401.

What is the population of Bhandu Basan?

Bhandu Basan has 1,014 residents in 230 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Bhandu Basan?

The nearest statutory town to Bhandu Basan is Contai (6 km).

Which crops are grown in Bhandu Basan?

The main crops reported for Bhandu Basan are Cashew Nut.

What land-use details are available for Bhandu Basan?

Land-use details for Bhandu Basan include net area sown: 85.46 hectares, irrigated area: 25.46 hectares, and unirrigated area: 60 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Bhandu Basan?

Government primary school status for Bhandu Basan is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Bhandu Basan?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Bhandu Basan?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Bhandu Basan?

The total geographical area of Bhandu Basan is 87.46 hectares.

How many households are in Bhandu Basan?

Bhandu Basan has 230 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Bhandu Basan?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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