Village code 345851

Gagra Char Village, Nandigram - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Gagra Char is a village in Nandigram - 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.

Gagra Char village map in West Bengal
Gagra Char village map image for Nandigram - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Gagra Char is a village in Nandigram - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Gagra Char, the population is 709, PIN code is 721646 and Census village code is 345851. 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 Gagra Char village
Village code345851
PIN code721646
Population709
Households147
Area323.75 ha / 3.24 sq. km / 800 acres
Population density219 people per sq. km
Sex ratio937 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townHaldia (10 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 721646. This helps users verify the postal area for Gagra Char, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Gagra Char village
PIN code721646
Post offices linked with this PINTekhalibazar SO, Gokulnagar BO, Kalicharanpur BO, Kiakhali BO, Saudkhali BO, and Simulkundu BO
Best matching post officeTekhalibazar SO (Post office)
Delivery office records7
Postal districtMedinipur East
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionTamluk Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

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

Administrative details for Gagra Char
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur
State code19
District code345
Block / Census sub-district code2484
C.D. Block code331
Block panchayat code331

Population Profile

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

Total population

709 residents in 147 households

Male population

366

Female population

343

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 326; Scheduled Tribes: 1

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

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

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 Gagra Char
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 Gagra Char
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 stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

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 Gagra Char
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
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 supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power13 hours per day
Winter domestic power14 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 Gagra Char
Net area sown322 hectares
Irrigated area6 hectares
Unirrigated area316 hectares
Non-agricultural area1.75 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropBetelvine
Third cropVegetable

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 Gagra Char
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sonachura, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sonachura, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Nandigram, more than 10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 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 Gagra Char

Haldia (10 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Nandigram 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 Gagra Char
Nearest major townHaldia (10 km)
Block headquartersNandigram
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 Gagra Char. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Gagra Char
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
VansAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Sea River Ferry ServiceAvailable
Navigable Waterways River CanalAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
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
Cinema Video HallAvailable
Public LibraryAvailable
Public Reading RoomAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

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 Gagra Char village located?

Gagra Char is located in Nandigram - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Purba Medinipur.

Which Block is Gagra Char in?

Gagra Char is in Nandigram - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Gagra Char in?

District: Purba Medinipur.

What is the village code of Gagra Char?

The Census village code of Gagra Char is 345851.

What is the PIN code of Gagra Char?

The PIN code reported for Gagra Char is 721646.

What is the population of Gagra Char?

Gagra Char has 709 residents in 147 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Gagra Char?

The nearest statutory town to Gagra Char is Haldia (10 km).

Which crops are grown in Gagra Char?

The main crops reported for Gagra Char are Paddy, Betelvine, and Vegetable.

What land-use details are available for Gagra Char?

Land-use details for Gagra Char include net area sown: 322 hectares, irrigated area: 6 hectares, and unirrigated area: 316 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Gagra Char?

Government primary school status for Gagra Char is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Gagra Char?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Gagra Char?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Gagra Char?

The total geographical area of Gagra Char is 323.75 hectares.

How many households are in Gagra Char?

Gagra Char has 147 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Gagra Char?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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