Village code 337462

Nichna Village, Chandrakona - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Nichna is a village in Chandrakona - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim 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.

Nichna village map in West Bengal
Nichna village map image for Chandrakona - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Nichna is a village in Chandrakona - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Nichna, the population is 1,257, PIN code is 721232 and Census village code is 337462. 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

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Nichna village
Village code337462
PIN code721232
Population1,257
Households294
Area206.13 ha / 2.06 sq. km / 509 acres
Population density610 people per sq. km
Sex ratio934 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townKhirpai (9 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721232. This helps users verify the postal area for Nichna, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Nichna village
PIN code721232
Post offices linked with this PINKhirpai SO, Alui BO, Chaklachipur BO, Chowka BO, Dingal Kamargeria BO, and Gohaldanga BO
Best matching post officeKhirpai SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtMedinipur West
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionMidnapore Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Nichna comes under Nichna gram panchayat and Chandrakona - I C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Chandrakona - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Chandrakona at 22.20 km. The Census district headquarters, Midnapur, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Nichna
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur
State code19
District code344
Block / Census sub-district code2446
C.D. Block code293
Block panchayat code293

Population Profile

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

Total population

1,257 residents in 294 households

Male population

650

Female population

607

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 344; Scheduled Tribes: 81

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 Nichna
Primary health centre1
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerNot available in village
Medicine shop2

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 Nichna
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 coverageNot available in village
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 Nichna
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power12 hours per day
Winter domestic power18 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 Nichna
Net area sown171.31 hectares
Irrigated area71.95 hectares
Unirrigated area99.36 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area60.35 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area11.60 hectares
Non-agricultural area32.63 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropPotato
Third cropTil

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 Nichna
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Goaldanga, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Goaldanga, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Khirpai, 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 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 5-10 km away.
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 Nichna

Khirpai (9 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Chandrakona 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 Nichna
Nearest major townKhirpai (9 km)
Block headquartersChandrakona (22.20 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 Nichna. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Nichna
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Government OthersAvailable; 1
Primary Health Centre1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength2
Primary Health Centre Doctors in Position2
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength2
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Doctors in Position1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient1
Non Government Medical Facilities in and Out Patient2
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with MBBS Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others2
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable

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 Nichna village located?

Nichna is located in Chandrakona - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Paschim Medinipur.

Which Block is Nichna in?

Nichna is in Chandrakona - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Nichna in?

District: Paschim Medinipur.

What is the village code of Nichna?

The Census village code of Nichna is 337462.

What is the PIN code of Nichna?

The PIN code reported for Nichna is 721232.

What is the population of Nichna?

Nichna has 1,257 residents in 294 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Nichna?

The nearest statutory town to Nichna is Khirpai (9 km).

Which crops are grown in Nichna?

The main crops reported for Nichna are Paddy, Potato, and Til.

What land-use details are available for Nichna?

Land-use details for Nichna include net area sown: 171.31 hectares, irrigated area: 71.95 hectares, and unirrigated area: 99.36 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Nichna?

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

Is public bus service available in Nichna?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Nichna?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Nichna?

The total geographical area of Nichna is 206.13 hectares.

How many households are in Nichna?

Nichna has 294 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Nichna?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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