Village code 321946

Dankshira Village, Santipur Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Dankshira is a village in Santipur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Nadia 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.

Dankshira village map in West Bengal
Dankshira village map image for Santipur Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Dankshira is a village in Santipur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Nadia district, West Bengal. For Dankshira, the population is 1,678, PIN code is 741404 and Census village code is 321946. 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 Dankshira village
Village code321946
PIN code741404
Population1,678
Households400
Area97.82 ha / 0.98 sq. km / 242 acres
Population density1,715 people per sq. km
Sex ratio956 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSantipur (8 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtNadia
Census 2011 districtNadia

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 741404. This helps users verify the postal area for Dankshira, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Dankshira village
PIN code741404
Post offices linked with this PINSantipur SO, Bablagobindapur BO, Bagachra BO, Barajiakur BO, Gayeshpur Hazratala BO, and Ghoralia BO
Best matching post officeSantipur SO (Post office)
Delivery office records9
Postal districtNadia
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionNadia South Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Dankshira comes under Dankshira gram panchayat and Santipur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Santipur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Phulia at 9.50 km. The Census district headquarters, Krishnanagar, is 17.20 km away.

Administrative details for Dankshira
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtNadia
Census 2011 districtNadia
State code19
District code336
Block / Census sub-district code2311
C.D. Block code158
Block panchayat code158

Population Profile

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

Total population

1,678 residents in 400 households

Male population

858

Female population

820

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,147; Scheduled Tribes: 328

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

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

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 Dankshira
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerAvailable

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 Dankshira
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 haatAvailable
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 Dankshira
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power16 hours per day
Winter domestic power20 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 Dankshira
Net area sown69.51 hectares
Irrigated area45.23 hectares
Unirrigated area24.28 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area45.23 hectares
Non-agricultural area28.31 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropWheat
Third cropJute

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 Dankshira
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Panchpota, more than 10 km away.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Gobindapur, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Gobindapur, 5-10 km away.
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 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Dankshira

Santipur (8 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Phulia 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 Dankshira
Nearest major townSantipur (8 km)
Block headquartersPhulia (9.50 km)
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 Dankshira. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Dankshira
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree5
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
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Community Centre with without TVAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dankshira village located?

Dankshira is located in Santipur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Nadia.

Which Block is Dankshira in?

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

Which district is Dankshira in?

District: Nadia.

What is the village code of Dankshira?

The Census village code of Dankshira is 321946.

What is the PIN code of Dankshira?

The PIN code reported for Dankshira is 741404.

What is the population of Dankshira?

Dankshira has 1,678 residents in 400 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Dankshira?

The nearest statutory town to Dankshira is Santipur (8 km).

Which crops are grown in Dankshira?

The main crops reported for Dankshira are Paddy, Wheat, and Jute.

What land-use details are available for Dankshira?

Land-use details for Dankshira include net area sown: 69.51 hectares, irrigated area: 45.23 hectares, and unirrigated area: 24.28 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Dankshira?

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

Is public bus service available in Dankshira?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Dankshira?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Dankshira?

The total geographical area of Dankshira is 97.82 hectares.

How many households are in Dankshira?

Dankshira has 400 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Dankshira?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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